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Exclusive interview with Baroness Benjamin de Rothschild in the 02 June 2010 issue of Bilan

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 13:49:38 GMT

Ariane de Rothschild now occupies the second most important position in the Group after her husband, Benjamin.
The Baroness, who trained as a trader and knows the ways of the world, agreed to meet the Swiss press for the first time.

Edmond de Rothschild Group masterfully wins in Sète

Mon, 31 May 2010 15:53:02 GMT

Leader of the ranking from the first day of the Grand Prix of Sète, the sailors from Edmond de Rothschild Group held their ground and handled the pressure marvellously.

Commodities: a lasting rebound?

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:10:10 GMT

First seen in China and subsequently in advanced economies, the recovery in demand and the overall economy is pushing commodity prices higher. Forced to maintain and even increase production capacity, the sector’s leading players are turning to deal making.

Swiss-African Business Circle (SABC), a B2B association that includes La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild as a founding member, was created on 30 March 2010

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The statutory shareholders' meeting of SABC, held on 30 March 2010, was attended by all the founding members, namely Cotecna, Castel Group, Weiss & Appetito and La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild.

Edmond de Rothschild Prifund Alpha Europa chosen as best fund at the HFM Awards 2010

Mon, 12 Apr 2010 16:03:50 GMT

We have pleasure in announcing that Edmond de Rothschild Prifund Alpha Europa was picked as best specialist fund of hedge funds under $500m in 2009 at the HFM Awards 2010 on March 25th in London.

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group Consolidated results at 31.12.2009

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild remains on track in a daunting context.Despite an extremely tough economic context and a year that would qualify as an 'annus horribilis' for our profession, Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild SA remained on track thanks to our situation as a family-controlled wealth management company with a stable shareholder base.

Emerging Markets Conference

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Limited hosts third annual Emerging Markets Funds Conference in London.

Edmond de Rothschild Prifund honoured again in New York

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Prifund Alpha Europa, our long/short fund on European equities, was selected by InvestHedge as best fund of funds in the European Strategies category for 2009.

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management have been honoured

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The European equity and convertible bond management teams at Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management have been honoured at the 5th Talents de la Gestion 2010 MultiRatings

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has converted Europe Rendement Flexible into a UCITS III-compliant fund

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Europe Rendement Flexible: 1 year of success

Zénith Sécurité: a new capital guaranteed fund with a maturity of 8 years

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers is enhancing its formula-based fund range by launching Zénith Sécurité, a capital guaranteed fund at maturity which helps investors to participate in the performance of Euro zone equity markets.

Eagle and Dragon, or how to reinvent prosperity

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

China breezed through the subprime implosion. At all events it has come out in much better shape than the so-called developed countries, particularly the United States.

The Emperor is naked

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Everyone knows «The Emperor's New Clothes», that marvellous story by Hans Christian Andersen. Amid the sycophantic flattery of courtiers on what they have made out to be the emperor's new finery, a child suddenly exclaims, « But he's naked! ». The Greek debt crisis has rendered the euro's bareness equally self-evident.

Worse than subprime ?

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

As the French comedian Coluche once mused, «When you've finished paying off the mortgage, the ruins are yours.» A premonition of subprime? After the $200,000 shacks in the US and the towers of Babel in Dubai, is Europe's sovereign debt the next mirage that will vanish into thin air along with billions in savings?

Gitana 11 in at the deep end

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Four months to the day since going into her base in St Philibert, Brittany, for her winter refit, the maxi-trimaran Gitana 11 was relaunched late afternoon this Wednesday 17th March.

A plea for hedge funds

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

For decades I have been shocked at how governments and administrations immediately blame hedge funds whenever there is a financial crisis.

Could US equity markets surprise us in 2010?

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

While it is generally admitted that the US will return to growth more rapidly than European countries and Japan, several indications suggest that the gap could be bigger than expected.

The Government of the Maldives, La Compagnie Benjamin De Rothschild and BeCitizen team-up to implement Carbon neutral pledge

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Government of the Maldives, La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild and BeCitizen have agreed a strategic partnership to take-forward the country’s pledge to become carbon neutral by 2020.

LipperFund Award 2010 (Netherland) : Edmond de Rothschild Prifund Bond GBP cl. A, best fund over three years, Bond Pound Sterling category

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

After its first three full years of existence, Edmond de Rothschild Prifund Bond GBP cl. A won the LipperFund Award (Netherlands) as best fund over three years in the Bond Pound Sterling category.

Long-term performance

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The fund nominations season is in full swing. It looks as though our funds of hedge funds (FoHFs) have been picked for a number of awards, yet again.

The environmentally friendly golf course of Mont d’Arbois in Megève

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 14:30:03 GMT

Set in an exceptional location on a plateau amid the mountains, the Mont d’Arbois golf course offers its guests the most beautiful of views.

Outlook for the French and European equity markets in 2010

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Three major themes should underpin French and European equity markets in 2010:

A resumption in mergers and acquisitions;
The pull of visible growth with numerous buying opportunities in discounted stocks;
Defensive plays which boast an historically attractive yield/discount profile

Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners has won an award in Private Equity Magazine’s “Grand Prix”

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

On February 15 2010, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners was awarded first prize in the Development Capital category in Private Equity Magazine’s “Grand Prix”.

WINCH CAPITAL 2 has made it first investment by organising an OBO on Groupe SEGEX

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The senior management of Groupe SEGEX, along with UI Gestion and Socadif, have chosen Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners to lead an OBO transaction and embark on a new development cycle.

10 years of support for young talent

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild has sponsored the Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad for a decade

2010: a year of transition

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

After 2 atypical years, 2010 should hinge on two key issues:

The first concerns the pace of any self-sustaining economic recovery;
The second concerns the monetary policies adopted by central banks and their ability to return to a less accommodating stance without putting growth at danger.

Edmond de Rothschild Corporate Finance has advised Groupe Bonduelle in its acquisition of Groupe France Champignon.

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Corporate Finance has advised Groupe Bonduelle in its acquisition of Groupe France Champignon from the private equity group Butler Capital Partners. Europe’s leading mushroom producer, with annual sales of around EUR 200m, will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Groupe Bonduelle which is based in Saumur in the Maine & Loire region.

Prifund Strategy, giving excellence a name

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild won first place in Lipper's flexible allocation Swiss francs category over three years for our diversified Prifund Strategy fund. This award acknowledges expertise in managing wealth and obtaining solid returns through a dual focus on growth and safety.

Ranking of Strategic balanced funds: QUAM occupies 6 out of the first 7 places

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The mutual funds ranking by « Tages Anzeiger » of January 29th highlights Prifund Quam 10 and 15 in the strategic balanced funds category

GSM-R partnership contract signed

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The GSM Rail (GSM-R) Partnership Contract involving EUR 1 billion in investment and financing costs was finalised on 18 February 2010. La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild acted as Financial Advisor to the French rail network operator Réseau Ferré de France (RFF), the public entity responsible for the tender process of France's largest Public Private Partnership (PPP) to date.

« Sustainability is balance », interview with Baroness Benjamin de Rothschild

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

“Why did we come to this crisis? This is an important question. If we can answer this, we will also have better answers for tomorrow.”…

Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad, 10 years of support for young talent

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Rothschild name has long been linked to philanthropy. In keeping with this tradition and with the family's patronage of the arts in all their forms, our Bank sponsored the launch of the Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad exactly ten years ago.

Snow Golf Cup at the Domaine du Mont d’Arbois, 27th to 31st January 2010

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:30:03 GMT

Unusual, innovative and exclusive, this golf tournament in the snow conjures up a subtle blend of wintry pleasures, golfing passion, sport and elegance.

New name pays tribute to Baron Edmond de Rothschild

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:30:03 GMT

A pioneer of modern finance, the Group that he founded will from now on bear his name.

" The Tower of Babel seeks occupants "

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The tallest office tower in the world (at 818 metres), a superb ski run in the middle of the desert, the Queen Mary, the finest thoroughbred horses, gigantic duty-free malls—Dubai was the most dazzling of the United Emirates. And yet, contrary to what one would think, these countries oozing with petrodollars embarked on long-term, money-losing ventures on credit.

The new website of the Foundations

Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

Our Group, with its on a unique family tradition, strongly entrenched values and exceptional know-how, continues to grow day after day thanks to your valuable contribution to its various businesses.

A logo inspired by the Rothschild coat-of-arms, updated by Philippe Druillet

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

In deciding to redesign his family crest to embody the Group’s identity, Baron Benjamin de Rothschild wanted to instil a dynamic and contemporary spirit.

The Pépinière de l’Ambre nursery: an endless quest for new species and varieties

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

The Ambre nursery has been cultivating 25 hectares of field-grown trees, shrubs, conifers and topiary since 1976.

Domaine des Trente Arpents

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

The creation of a dairy workshop at the Trente Arpents farm early in the 1990s required modernisation of the cattle-rearing infrastructure, to enable it to supply the cheesemaking plant with unpasteurised milk that met quality standards.

Launch of the Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship Program

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

This educational programme sponsored by the Edmond de Rothschild Foundation is an innovative initiative that brings together two academic disciplines: management and the social sciences.

The Peace Parks Foundation

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

Africa is the archetypal continent of biodiversity, home to millions of animal and plant species that, alongside humans, form a precious natural resource. Today, much of this diversity is under threat of extinction. Migration routes are vanishing. Pollution and overexploitation are disrupting natural processes. Poverty is on the rise.

Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers sets up in Spain

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers, the asset management subsidiary of La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild Banque, is pleased to announce the official launch of its Spanish office.

" Acrobats "

Mon, 07 Dec 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Historians will look back on the first ten years of this century as the start of the process of digesting the technological revolution. For the moment we have fared a bit better than during the industrial revolution, a period punctuated by major wars, depressions and fitful dramas. It is time to wake up to the facts.

CTBR, supporting responsible property investment

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

As part of its ongoing commitment to the environment and its membership of the UNEP FI, Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild (CTBR) has joined the UNEP FI working group on responsible investment in property.

QuAM funds end 2009 at record highs

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:30:03 GMT

The QuAM strategy developed by La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild (CTBR) in exclusive partnership with Expert Timing Systems (ETS), again fulfilled its promise, allowing investors in the Prifund QuAM Multimanager funds to finish the year with excellent results.

All tucked up for winter!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:18:03 GMT

The first series of tests on Gitana 11, which began in mid-September, were completed yesterday when the ocean-going maxi-trimaran was lifted out onto the hard. Key to fine-tuning the new craft fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild with a view to her participation in the next Route du Rhum, these past few weeks sailing offshore of La Trinité-sur-Mer in SW Brittany have been highly instructive.

Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2009

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:53:03 GMT

Ariane de Rothschild presents the Social Commitment Prize to Georges Dao at the national awards ceremony in Paris’s Mogador Theatre.

Et Satan conduit le bal … (Faust)

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Les périodes de l’histoire marquées par une crise économique aiguë ont toujours été accompagnées du besoin de trouver un bouc émissaire pour désigner au public les fautifs.

Saint-Honoré Europe SRI has received the Novethic label

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:31:03 GMT

Saint-Honoré Europe SRI is a European equity fund investing in companies, large or small, which aim to create value over the long term while complying with social and environmental principles and good corporate governance. The fund has received the Novethic label: a noteworthy token of recognition for Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management’s SRI approach.

Le fantasme du contrôle intégral et permanent de l’individu

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Nos démocraties ont glissé vers une particularité étrange. Si on nous consulte fréquemment pour des détails à la limite de l’anecdote, les sujets les plus importants nous sont imposés sans autre forme de consultation. Celui que je souhaite développer un peu concerne les restrictions et la surveillance imposées aux moyens de paiements.

Reinforced cooperation between La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild and Bank of China

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:31:03 GMT

During the official visit to China of Mrs Christine Lagarde, France’s Minister of Finances, Mr Michel Cicurel, Chairman of the Executive Board of La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild Banque met Mr Li Lihui, Chief Executive Officer of Bank of China.

Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers awarded the prestigious “Corbeille” in the Asset Management Companies Category for 2009

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:31:03 GMT

The teams at Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers are delighted to have received this award from the Mieux Vivre Votre Argent magazine, and particularly happy to share it with their clients.

The art of gesture

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:30:03 GMT

The Art of Gesture is an evocative tour through the wide diversity of crafts and expertise that underpin lifestyle in the Rothschild tradition.

Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners s’associe à Christian Liaigre dans le cadre d’un plan de développement ambitieux

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:30:03 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners devient, au côté de son Fondateur, l’actionnaire majoritaire de la société Christian Liaigre, spécialisée dans l’architecture et la décoration d‘intérieur ainsi que dans l’édition de mobilier de luxe.