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Edmond de Rothschild Group conference

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:19:37 GMT

At Hotel des Bergues, Geneva, 9 February 2012. Topics covered : "Asset allocation in a model portfolio for Switzerland" and “Opportunities for high-yield bonds in 2012 ?”

Megève Polo Masters, 20th-22nd January 2012

Fri, 13 Jan 2012 11:10:09 GMT

The Alpine town of Megève, the historic home of snow polo in France, will host the 17th Megève BMW Polo Masters from Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd January 2012.

Appointment of a New Chairman of the Executive Committee

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 18:42:13 GMT

Christophe de Backer will be joining the Edmond de Rothschild Group on February 1, 2012, initially as Chairman of the Executive Committee of Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild in Geneva. His appointment was approved by the Board of Directors of Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild at a meeting held in Geneva on January 10, 2012.

Sommets musicaux de Gstaad, 27 January - 4 February 2012

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 18:17:46 GMT

The 12th annual Sommets Musicaux de Gstaad festival, sponsored since its inception by Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild, will be held from 27 January to 4 February 2012. This year will give pride of place to renowned violonists such as Vadim Repin, Antje Weithaas, Jana Kuss and Alexandra Soumm.

Best Wishes

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:30:16 GMT

The world is facing major changes today, and more than ever we need to find innovative and sustainable solutions to economic, social and environmental challenges.

The Investment outlook and convictions for 2012

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 11:17:19 GMT

Recessionary forces are clearly at work in the Eurozone. Over the medium term, falling public deficits will be reinforced by the capacity of European countries to pursue vital structural reforms which will help accelerate growth.

Edmond de Rothschild Group, 2nd in the Extreme Sailing Series 2011

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 12:22:44 GMT

This year ultimate victory just slipped from the grasp of the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group. However, Pierre Pennec and his three crew certainly don’t have anything to be ashamed about in their very fine second place given the fantastic line-up that made up the fleet for this year’s Extreme Sailing Series and the intensity of this 2011 season.

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management awarded European Asset Management Company of the Year at the Funds Europe Awards 2011

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:38:52 GMT

During the Awards Ceremony held at the Tower of London on December 1st, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management was awarded European Asset Management Company* of the Year 2011 by the magazine Funds Europe.

The eurozone crisis and the outlook for 2012

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 12:00:55 GMT

Numerous summit meetings would appear to have failed to find a solution to the eurozone crisis. In fact, the latest developments have created even more tension on financial markets.

Debt makes the world go round

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:23:36 GMT

Thanassis Gontikas begins by showing how in one way or another we are all affected by questions of debt. Then he asks the billion dollar question: what is the right amount of debt? T.Gontikas analyses this question in a sensible and straightforward way, unclouded by overly technical considerations. Hedging his bets, he concludes that it depends on the specific situation.

The outlook for leading commodities

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 16:03:47 GMT

Impact of the return of Libyan production on the oil price, recent trends in iron ore and copper and the persistently bullish case for gold: outlook and investment.

Time for politicians to stop looking for scapegoats

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 12:22:50 GMT

Mr Binggeli points out why we should stop laying blame for the present financial crisis on banks and points a finger instead at politicians, reminding us to think carefully when it is time to vote. He ends his article by holding Switzerland up as an example that our EU neighbours might be well advised to follow, in some respects.

BPER sponsors Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 12:00:35 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild has signed a three-year contract to become main sponsor of the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix, an endorsement based on shared values such as innovation and a passion for craftsmanship, teamwork and excellence. The Grand Prix brings together all the big names in watchmaking and is a highlight of life in Geneva.

The MOD 70 Edmond de Rothschild Group hits the water

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 15:38:24 GMT

In March 2010, Baron Benjamin de Rothschild ranked among the very first boat owners to commit to the new Multi One Design circuit; a design involving 70 feet one-design trimarans, whose sailing programme includes transatlantic races, tours of Europe, Round the World races with stopovers as well as city races. A year and seven months on, the project has become a reality with the launch of the MOD 70 Edmond de Rothschild Group.

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild SA appoints a new COO

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 16:37:36 GMT

Jean-Pierre Pieren, Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild SA, Geneva, has decided to retire after many years devoted to the Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild SA and to the Group. He will step down from the Bank's Executive Committee at the end of April 2012. Mr Pieren's duties as Chief Operating Officer will be taken over by Manuel Leuthold, a Geneva native born in 1959.

Results of the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 in Andalusia

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:24:28 GMT

The men of Gitana Team ended up ranking fifth and have thus yielded the top spot in the annual standing, just one point shy of the Italians. Obviously the team is disappointed, but the four sailors are no less motivated to move on from this and already have their sights on Singapore, where the final event of the 2011 circuit will be decided.

The outlook for European equities amid troubled markets

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 10:06:40 GMT

Today’s market environment is very tricky. Volatility is high and investors are expecting the worst: sovereign defaults in Europe, a double dip in the US and weakness in the banking sector. This has all led to severe tensions on stock markets.

New representative office in Dubai

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:31:34 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild S.A. opens a new representative office in Dubai, to be headed by Philippe Glasson.

What to do when the global economy has run out of steam

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 10:23:54 GMT

Concerns over economic slowdown and sustainability of sovereign debt keep on stoking market tensions. Timid European progress has failed to compensate for the prospect of negative growth stemming from planned austerity drives to reduce national debt levels.

Nice treats the French crew on Edmond de Rothschild Group to a win

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:02:43 GMT

The Nice Grand Prix, an event synonymous with light airs, rounded off this evening with victory going to the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group. Pierre Pennec and his three crew controlled the seventh act of the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 to perfection.

Hong Kong branch receives licence to operate

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:11:57 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild S.A. received the banking licence for its new Hong Kong branch from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority.

Extreme Sailing Series 2011 - Trapani Grand Prix

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:43:12 GMT

Regained confidence aboard Edmond de Rothschild Group: the Trapani Grand Prix (Italy) drew to a close this Sunday after five days of competition which enjoyed a degree of intensity never before seen in the Extreme Sailing Series. Right up till the final race, four crews were still in contention for outright victory.

Emerging economies: recovery and emancipation

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:53:02 GMT

Emerging economies represent bigger and bigger weightings in many investors' international portfolios. No serious investor can now afford to overlook China, Russia, Brazil and India. Moreover, emerging country companies now represent over 13% of the MSCI AC World.

Clarke Trophy-Chefs’ Cup: Golf and gastronomy at the Mont d’Arbois

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:57:18 GMT

Nineteen years ago, Baron Edmond de Rothschild, together with Chantal Jeannelle, created the Clarke Trophy competition, uniquely reserved for chefs, hotel operators and restaurateurs.

9th Green Velvet-Domaine du Mont d'Arbois Golf Tournament in Megève

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:19:10 GMT

A judicious blend of high performance, bonhomie and entertainment, this competition brings the top 20 golfers of the French and European golf circuit together in Megève for four days of celebration between pros, amateurs and children who will share the 18 holes of the prestigious Mont d’Arbois Golf Course.

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group posts higher earnings

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 19:00:00 GMT

The Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group (Geneva) posted higher earnings and continued to grow in the first half of 2011, bucking an environment marked by volatile markets, low interest rates and the negative impact of exchange rates.

Corthay - Groupe Edmond de Rothschild Excellence Run

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:55:47 GMT

The Edmond de Rothschild Group and Pierre Corthay, a contemporary bootmaker, organised the first Excellence Run event from 10 to 14 July 2011, designed as a unique kind of road rally celebrating excellence and paying homage to skilled craftspeople.

A conclusive Fastnet for Gitana 11

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:37:26 GMT

After setting off from Cowes at noon on Sunday, Gitana 11 crossed the Rolex Fastnet Race finish line in Plymouth Sound, on Monday 15 August at 21h44’36’’, less than an hour after the brand new event record holder and around twenty minutes prior to the two competing MOD 70s. The maxi-trimaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild covered the 608 theoretical miles of the course in 33 hours 44 minutes and 36 seconds. Thanks to this efficiently conducted sprint, Sébastien Josse and his six crew take second place in the 2011 edition, which comes as great satisfaction for the Gitana Team. As far as the corrected standing is concerned, taking into account the ‘handicap*’ imposed by the race organisers, we’ll have to wait until the whole multihull fleet have crossed the finish for that particular verdict.

Another major success for La Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild’s Project Finance Team

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:55:05 GMT

The financial close of the High Speed Rail Project, Brittany Loire Valley (HSL BPL) project, one of the largest Contrat de Partenariat with a total project cost of ca. Euro 3.3 billion and for which CBR acted as exclusive financial advisor to Eiffage (contract holder), was reached on 28 July 2011.

Cowes synonymous with disappointment for Edmond de Rothschild Group

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 11:21:22 GMT

The final curtain has fallen this Friday over the Cowes Grand Prix. And once again, the only English stage in the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 proved true to form by providing windy and particularly fiercely disputed racing for the twelve competing catamarans. For Edmond de Rothschild Group, who got off to a perfect start in this fifth act by moving straight up to the top of the provisional standing, the competition turned into a nightmare. Back down to business following a collision on the second day of racing with Artemis Racing, today Pierre Pennec’s crew had to retire from the Grand Prix before the end of racing following another incident.

Megève International Show Jumping Competition - Edmond de Rothschild Group

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:32:39 GMT

A successful first annual Megève CSI*** (Concours de Saut International) Show Jumping Competition - Edmond de Rothschild Group, held from 27 to 31 July 2011. The event, under the patronage of Olympic medal winner Pierre Durand (Seoul 1988), boasted both a large crowd in attendance and a top-flight competition.

A glance at Greece

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 17:14:44 GMT

Greece has been developing on a model that allowed huge budget deficits in order to sustain continuous annual growth, on the assumption that future revenues would repay the debt. In essence, a good scenario provided for government revenues that would continue growing and for expenses that at some point would level out.

Megève International Show Jumping Competition-Edmond de Rothschild Group

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:41:09 GMT

The first annual CSI*** Show Jumping Competition in Megève, sponsored by the Edmond de Rothschild Group, promises an exceptional display of showmanship. A total of 22 events will take place from July 27 to July 31, 2011, at the Megève sports complex square, including three events that will count for international ranking. Nearly 200 riders and over 300 horses will gather for the competition.

The counterfeiters

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 15:26:02 GMT

Speculators and financiers worldwide have their gaze riveted on the five Greek parliamentarians who form Prime Minister George Papandreou’s majority. Stockmarkets and financial issues, in particular, have retreated 10%, waiting for the veil of uncertainty to be lifted.

Edmond de Rothschild Group 5th in the Boston Grand Prix

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:04:42 GMT

The winner of the fourth stage in the circuit only revealed once the thirty-seventh and final race was complete. In contrast to Istanbul, where Artemis Racing pipped Dean Barker’s men to the post, the Kiwis had their revenge. They took victory in the American event, thus stealing the provisional leadership in the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 from the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group.

Fourth act of the Extreme Sailing Series 2011 begins in Boston

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:33:52 GMT

The city on America’s East coast, synonymous with success for the Gitana Team since it hosted the victorious arrival of Gitana Eighty in The Transat 2008, is now playing host to the 40 foot circuit for the very first time. The eleven competing crews – which include Team Extreme’s return to the race zone after the violent collision she and Alinghi were involved in during the Istanbul stage – will have five days to settle the scores on American shores.

The outlook for developed country debt

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 15:14:11 GMT

Greece is currently crystallising market fears. And yet, economic history has been dotted with financial and banking crises. That is why after the Second World War, a supranational body, the International Monetary Fund, was set up to manage these crises.

Ariane de Rothschild Fellowship Program - Estelle Barthélémy wins “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” Award

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 14:39:52 GMT

Estelle Barthélémy, a 2009 Ariane de Rothschild Fellow, was selected by La Tribune and its jury of specialists to receive the “Social Entrepreneur of the Year” Award in the Industry and Service category (France). This prize recognizes all the hard work Estelle and her Mozaïk RH team have accomplished!

Benjamin de Rothschild: a passion for multihulls

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 15:03:29 GMT

Nostalgia just isn’t what is used to be on the shores of Lake Geneva. The passion for sailing that his father Edmond passed down to Baron Benjamin de Rothschild has the sparkle of the sea, the taste of salt and the fragrance of fine sails. It does not, however, conjure up the varnished mahogany of sailing boats whose keel cuts the water like a knife. They are too expensive and not nearly thrilling enough – quite the opposite of multihulls, for which the Baron’s enthusiasm never wanes.

Capturing upside in new growth areas

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 14:35:43 GMT

The beginning of the year saw a sector rotation into stocks with euro zone exposure which had suffered in 2010. The banking sector also returned to favour thanks to a lower risk premium in the euro zone and improved visibility over Basel III rules.

Tours-Bordeaux High Speed Rail reaches financial close

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 10:00:33 GMT

Another success for Compagnie Benjamin de Rothschild's Project Finance department: the "LGV SEA" HSR project, the largest infrastructure PPP in Europe to this day, amounting to around 8 billion Euros, finally reached financial close. The winning consortium LISEA is led by Vinci, Axa Private Equity and CDC.

The Edmond de Rothschild Foundations unveil their new brochure

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 14:24:03 GMT

The Rothschild Foundations have published a new brochure featuring their missions, heritage and methodology.

Hedge Fund Industry Awards

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:52:55 GMT

We are pleased to announce that Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild S.A., Geneva has been nominated in the “Large Fund of Hedge Funds Firm of the Year” category.

Three Grand prix, three podiums…

Mon, 30 May 2011 09:48:59 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Group scores its third consecutive podium, the only team on the circuit to pull off such a performance to date. The third place scored by the catamaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild in Istanbul backs up the team’s pole position in the championship.

Terrafemina: Interview with Ariane de Rothschild

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:35:58 GMT

Behind Baroness Benjamin de Rothschild hides a highly gifted woman who pays more attention to her convictions than to worldly concerns. Vice President of the Edmond de Rothschild Group, this former trader learned the ropes far from Europe and etiquette. In her simple and straightforward style, she describes for Terrafemina her role as businesswoman, wife and mother.

Extreme Sailing Series 2011, act 3 begins tomorrow in Istanbul

Tue, 24 May 2011 17:00:40 GMT

Following on from the Sultanate of Oman and mainland China, tomorrow’s backdrop for the Extreme Sailing Series will be Turkey: the fabulous city of Istanbul is playing host to the third act of the season. For five days, the eleven competing crews will do battle on this unique race zone, that can best be described as complicated.

The world of wine - Continuing a steady rise

Wed, 18 May 2011 15:26:57 GMT

A unique showcase for wines from all over the world, Vinexpo, the French wine fair, is celebrating its 30th anniversary – 30 years that have witnessed Château Clarke restored to its former glory and the accession of Compagnie Vinicole Baron Edmond de Rothschild (CVBER) to the international stage.

On the farm: a new cheese for Trente Arpents

Mon, 16 May 2011 15:08:00 GMT

Located less than 40 km from Paris in the Seine-et-Marne area, the Trente Arpents Farm, which has earned a reputation as one of the most important dairy farms in France, is now producing a new cheese, brie de Provins.

New reference time around Belle-Île for Gitana 11

Sun, 08 May 2011 16:55:26 GMT

The maxi-trimaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild took part in the fourth edition of the Tour de Belle-Île this Saturday 7 May. Setting off in the bay of Quiberon and circumnavigating Belle-Île to port, this annual race gathered together small and large craft on the same course and thus enabled professionals and amateurs alike to share the same race start.

Qingdao Grand Prix: Edmond de Rothschild Group finishes third and continues to head the championship

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 14:26:07 GMT

The Qingdao Grand Prix, the second of the season, has drawn to a close this afternoon after five days of intense racing where the eleven competing crews were able to test their potential in the full range of sailing conditions. Once again the suspense lingered until the last race of the last day!

Rereading Malthus

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:50:28 GMT

For many years we laboured under the apprehension that the Earth’s population could grow indefinitely, thanks to seemingly boundless resources.

Bordeaux's 2010 vintage: top quality for a small harvest

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 15:36:40 GMT

After an outstanding year in 2009, the 2010 wines will be no disappointment. Crisp and balanced, they have excellent aging potential.

Ludovica Carbotta wins the 5th Ariane de Rothschild Prize 2011

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 20:16:36 GMT

Milan, 5 April 2011 - on the exhibition opening day that brings together the entries of 18 Italian artists for the 5th Ariane de Rothschild Prize 2011, the international jury has convened to choose the winning artist of the contemporary art prize – an event facilitated by curators Laura Barreca and Marcello Smarrelli sponsored by the Ariane de Rothschild Foundation in collaboration with the Cultural Affairs Office of the City of Milan.

China: review and outlook for 2011

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:09:02 GMT

After gaining more than 10% in September and October 2010, the MSCI China index has closed down in recent months. Investors have turned their backs on risk in reaction to fears over negative newsflow from elsewhere, including the European debt crisis and the social and political unrest in the Middle East, as well as the worsening of the situation in China.

A three-speed global recovery ?

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:05:48 GMT

The bull run that began in 2009 has been the US stockmarket's most dramatic rally by far of the post-war period. That naturally begs the question, are such pyrotechnics justified?

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group reports its 2010 results

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 13:27:12 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group continued to grow last year despite the tough economic and stockmarket environment. Net profit rose 9.6% to CHF 149.9 million.

Fog so thick...Gold as a hedge against uncertainty and speculations

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 18:08:47 GMT

As 2011 got under way Asia’s robust growth, ebbing US unemployment and the subsiding euro crisis still left room to hope for an improving economic outlook. And yet, seemingly overnight, the horizon has darkened again.

Raphaël Jacquelin wins the Sicilian Open

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 18:26:07 GMT

Third European title for Raphaël Jacquelin, a professional golfer sponsored by the Edmond de Rothschild Group, ranked 22nd in Europe and No. 2 in France

Equity market volatility and tensions on interest rates against an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop: will 2011 be the year of hedge funds?

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 11:49:02 GMT

Hedge fund assets under management fell in 2008 and 2009 but investors have been returning since 2010. The crisis effectively highlighted a number of risks that had been relatively underestimated by both investors and professionals.

China's leadership in a global context of inflation and speculative transactions

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 10:58:14 GMT

It was the darkest hour of the European debt crisis. Traders and banks were moving triumphantly in for the kill, like a torero in the bull ring, poised to dispatch Portugal before jabbing the first banderillas into Spain. But it was exactly then that hope changed sides and the soul of the battle swayed, as Victor Hugo would have said.

The Gitana Team welcomes Sébastien Josse

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 15:02:42 GMT

In May 2010, Baron Benjamin de Rothschild announced his commitment to the new MOD 70 class (Multi One Design) by placing an order for the fourth one design of the series. Today, the Gitana Team unveils the name of the sailor who will be entrusted with the helm of this new craft: Sébastien Josse, a talented sailor, soon to be 36, has been selected to take up the gauntlet.

US market drivers in 2011

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 16:21:39 GMT

After close to two years in which markets have rebounded, the losses incurred in the wake of Lehman Brothers' collapse have finally been wiped out. Company earnings are back to 2007 levels but valuations overall are still attractive.

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

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:14:34 GMT

At the 6th edition of the Grands Prix du Private Equity organised by Private Equity Magazine on February 7 2010, Edmond de Rothschild Capital Partners won first prize in the Small Cap Investment funds category. This category covers funds investing in majority buyout transactions involving companies with enterprise values below EUR 100m.

Resounding victory for Edmond de Rothschild Group in Muscat

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 09:26:16 GMT

Extreme Sailing Series 2011: Muscat Grand Prix, Sultanate of Oman. The 2011 season has begun on a high for Gitana Team. Winner of the first Grand Prix of the year for the past two seasons, Venice in 2009 and Sète in 2010, the Extreme Edmond de Rothschild Group has once again proven to be a force to be reckoned with in the opening event. Indeed history has repeated itself but this victory in the Muscat Grand Prix was certainly not a mere formality.

Pierre Pennec and his men keep a cool head

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 12:50:37 GMT

Already four days have passed since the eleven crews competing in the Muscat Grand Prix began doing battle on the fabulous race zone at The Wave Muscat. Benefiting from some pleasant weather conditions and a gentle breeze of around ten knots, the organisers relentlessly linked together one race after another so that a total of eight races could be run today!

Edmond de Rothschild Group fend off their adversaries

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 16:55:10 GMT

For the third day of competition in the Muscat Grand Prix (Sultanate of Oman), the weather conditions were considerably gentler: a light zephyr of around ten knots, a generous sunshine and an inexhaustible blue sky characterise this new Omani race zone.

Increase in power

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:27:45 GMT

Windy, physical and sunny are three adjectives which perfectly describe the second day of competition in the Extreme Sailing Series in Oman. In these conditions the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group have shown themselves to be especially at ease and their performance has been pertinent.

Back in action...

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 10:04:16 GMT

The Muscat Grand Prix, which kicks off the Extreme Sailing Series 2011, began this Sunday on the waters of the Persian Gulf. For this first day of competition, reminiscent of a return to school after the holidays, the eleven competing crews benefited from some optimum weather conditions during six consistent races.

2011, the year America set the pace or a year fraught with dangers ?

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:53:41 GMT

The new year kicked off with more than fireworks over the Bay of Sidney. Other, more ominous fires broke out on the southern and eastern shores of the Mediterranean.

Commodities and emerging markets: must-have investments or speculative bubbles?

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 12:32:37 GMT

Now that growth is back, emerging countries are in favour with many investors. Economic growth in these zones means commodities can also be profitable investments but there are specific risks involved in these investments. Investors need to keep a close watch on domestic troubles and geopolitical tensions, while inflows from developed countries tend to be concentrated in the same zones.

Yield stocks: an historic opportunity

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:36:14 GMT

Why yield stocks are particularly good bet in 2011. Since markets started to rebound on March 6 2009, cyclicals like financials and industrials have done well. During the first months of the rebound, i.e. up to the end of 2010, yield stocks saw an unwarranted increase in their discount. The performance gap widened throughout the year with the MSCI Europe Growth returning 15% compared to zero for the MSCI Europe Value index.

Showcasing a rare collection

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 17:19:23 GMT

In partnership with Editions Artulis and the Louvre Museum, the Edmond de Rothschild Foundations pay tribute to the renowned collection of Baron Edmond James de Rothschild.

Interview with Baroness Benjamin de Rothschild in Corriere della Sera

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 17:01:35 GMT

MILAN — Ariane de Rothschild and her daughters: “We will change high finance”. She sits on all boards of directors of the Edmond de Rothschild Group. Her face (with no apparent trace of make-up) and her self-styled hairdo held in place by a clip, are characteristic of this pleasant 44-year old lady free from the stress of trying to look 10 years younger.

Victory of the Domaine du Mont d'Arbois team in the Polo Masters Tour Megève

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 10:53:30 GMT

During the 16th annual Polo Masters Tournament in Megève, the sun and the cold weather combined with a well prepared field allowed the spectators to discover winter polo the likes of which could be compared to a real summer’s match, with unbelievable accelerations from the ponies and sharp, quick passes.

2010 performance of the private banking and asset management businesses

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 18:44:05 GMT

The relevance of a long-term vision In 2010, during a period of uneven economic growth, La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild consolidated its positions in its two main private banking and asset management businesses.

The friendly face of globalisation

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 17:38:32 GMT

Speech by Michel Cicurel, Chairman of the Executive Board of La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild Banque. The constituent parts of the current global economic and financial situation are in an almighty muddle. The planet is balanced like a game of Mikado where the withdrawal of a single stick could bring down the whole stack.

The Ariane de Rothschild Prize

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 15:34:04 GMT

Baroness Benjamin de Rothschild announced on 26 January in Milan, the 2011 Ariane de Rothschild Prize. This initiative, which is being organized for the fifth time, showcases budding young Italian artists and rewards their talent.

A passion for piano

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 16:07:31 GMT

Ten years have passed since the creation of the Sommets musicaux de Gstaad. A new decade of shared passion for classical music is about to begin as Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild again hosts this unique festival, from 28 January to 5 February 2011.

Two-table forex poker

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 15:01:23 GMT

Monetary policies have become the main stakes in global economic competition. A game of poker has begun with the contenders, in two groups, playing against each other at their own table as well as one table against the other. In a world at grips with deflation and even on the verge of depression, devaluing can only bring advantages.

Convertible bonds

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 11:12:15 GMT

2010 in review and the outlook for 2011 by Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management.

Best Wishes

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 16:36:24 GMT

" A passion and commitment to artistic creativity is a long-standing tradition which is integral to the history of our family ".

The Gitana Team and Yann Guichard decide not to renew their collaboration

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:38:29 GMT

Following a fruitful working venture together, culminating in the Route du Rhum, the Gitana Team, a racing stable founded by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild back in 2000, and sailor Yann Guichard have decided not to renew their collaboration.

La Compagnie Financière Edmond de Rothschild has appointed Frédéric Lauprêtre to the newly created position of Head of Sustainable Development

Tue, 14 Dec 2010 10:02:51 GMT

Frédéric Lauprêtre will be in charge of devising and implementing a comprehensive sustainable development policy and steering initiatives taken by the bank and its affiliates.

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management has confirmed its engagement with the SRI market

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 11:05:01 GMT

Three years after launching its Socially Responsible Investment approach (ISR) –showcasing a rigorous application of positive selection in the FCP Saint-Honoré Europe SRI and environmental criteria in the FCP Ecosphere-, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management is pressing ahead with its SRI engagement policy.

Interview with Baroness Benjamin de Rothschild in Les Echos

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:21:43 GMT

With her unconventional audacity and a spontaneous way with words, Baroness Ariane de Rothschild brings a syncopated beat to the rule-driven, lockstep world of high finance.

Winch Capital 2, managed by Edmond de Rothschild

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 10:39:05 GMT

WINCH Capital 2, the development capital fund managed by Edmond de Rothschild Investment Partners, has taken a minority stake in the Italian company F.I.L.A. – Fabbrica Italiana Lapis ed Affini S.p.A. (“F.I.L.A.”).

Saint-Honoré Active Strategies: an original approach

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 15:57:06 GMT

Capitalising on opportunities arising from specific company situations while taking into account the overall economic environment is the equation that the arbitrage fund Saint-Honoré Active Strategies aims to resolve. The fund has always embraced market developments and is now combining micro and macroeconomic strategies to generate performance in all market conditions.

Opportunities in emerging countries in 2011

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 12:04:15 GMT

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management’s analyses.

Révolution féminine chez les Rothschild

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 09:53:21 GMT

Benjamin de Rothschild travaille main dans main avec sa femme Ariane. Il va désormais falloir compter avec elle ! D'habitude très secrets, les héritiers de la branche Edmond de Rothschild se livrent pour le Nouvel Observateur à un tour d'horizon exclusif sur leur stratégie et leur vision du capitalisme.

Press book of the Conference on the Carbon audit of the Maldives

Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:50:24 GMT

On Tuesday November 24th, the President of the Maldives, Ariane de Rothschild and Flora Bernard from BeCitizen took part in a press conference concerning the content of the Carbon audit of the Republic of Maldives, an audit realized by BeCitizen.

An autumn carnival sets the markets dancing

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 09:56:53 GMT

Basel was in the news in mid-September as central bankers from around the world met there to overhaul the rules on how banks are to function in the future. For such a solemn occasion the atmosphere was rather similar to Basel’s winter carnival, with plenty of noise and parading. For once the usual suspects were not hiding behind a pretty mask. Even Germany was forced to shed the guise of orthodoxy to defend its floundering Landesbanken.

Currency war and return of protectionism: threats and opportunities

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:33:42 GMT

An analytical report by Jacques Tebeka, Head of Diversified Multi management at Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers

Day by day

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 12:09:19 GMT

For his first solo transatlantic race Yann Guichard has made it through a gruelling race, which involved an intense battle to extract himself from the calms and squalls that have accompanied him from Cape Finisterre to the finish line in Guadeloupe. As such Gitana 11 finishes in fourth place after taking 11 days 11 hours 56 minutes and 38 seconds at sea to cover the 3,539 miles separating Saint Malo from Pointe-À-Pitre.

Slowly counting down

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 10:20:58 GMT

Yann Guichard is finally clear of the zone of squalls which have caused him to lose a great deal of miles over the past two days. However, this doesn’t means that Gitana 11 is safely onto the home straight. Indeed the S’ly wind forecast over the next few hours isn’t set to be very powerful as far as Guadeloupe and the solo sailor is reckoning on a further two days at sea.

The beginning of the end of globalisation

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:24:17 GMT

Over the past twenty years mushrooming international trade has brought widespread prosperity to the world, at least in economic terms.

Exit from the squalls

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 10:11:29 GMT

Less than 900 miles from the finish, in what is still a highly unstable weather context over the arc of the West Indies, Yann Guichard is still going all out despite the 230 miles which still separate him from his closest rival. After a week of sailing and a fatigue synonymous with the past intense days spent racing across the Atlantic, the skipper of Gitana 11 fully intends to savour what is likely to be the final forty-eight hours of racing prior to the finish.

Approaching the front

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 09:28:54 GMT

As they approach the front associated with a depression, a system already dealt with by Franck Cammas and Thomas Coville yesterday, Yann Guichard and Francis Joyon have been on differing courses since Thursday; a fact which has been sufficiently rare since the start of this ninth Route du Rhum that it is worth a mention.

Making headway despite the instability

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 09:47:34 GMT

Whilst the third day at sea in this Route du Rhum will draw to a close in a little over six hours, the maxi-trimaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild is continuing to trace a fine trajectory in the South.

Positioning game in the tradewinds

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 09:09:03 GMT

It will soon be three days since the fleet competing in this ninth Route du Rhum – La Banque Postale left Saint Malo. In the match between the Ultimate class, the maxi-trimaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild is continuing to round to the South of the Azores High. Since yesterday Yann Guichard has been slipping along downwind in a NE’ly breeze of around fifteen knots and the strategy in place aboard Gitana 11 over the past few days is beginning to bear fruit.

Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers expands its franchise with partner-distributors

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 11:25:56 GMT

One year after the merger which created the company, Edmond de Rothschild Investment Managers is reinforcing its franchise with partner-distributors in order to meet the growing demand for alternative solutions to life insurance contracts invested in government bonds (contrats en euro).

Rounding to the East

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 10:30:26 GMT

After 40 hours at sea and having cleared one of the main obstacles of the start of the race, the maxi-trimaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild is currently slipping along the Iberian coast in a NW’ly breeze oscillating between 12-13 knots.

This financial crisis has laid bare the declining morals of our civilisation

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 09:03:19 GMT

Here Georges C. Karlweis, a former managing director and vice-chairman of the board of Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild SA, Geneva imparts his personal thoughts on the origins of the current financial crisis. Drawing on experience in a career dedicated to finance in Europe and America, he takes stock of the dramatic decay of our society’s moral foundations.

Gitana Team, on the Rum again!

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 09:04:15 GMT

This film directed by Christophe Castagne (and entitled Gitana Team, d'un Rhum à l'autre in French) explores the world of Gitana Team, providing behind-the-scenes views of preparations for the prestigious Route du Rhum by the 2006 title holders.

Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management expands in Benelux and Europe

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 16:24:44 GMT

As the distribution affiliate of Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management, Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management Benelux services the Belgian, Luxembourg and Dutch markets which represent around EUR 120bn, 10bn and 70bn respectively in assets under management*.

Edmond de Rothschild Prifund Alpha Traders wins Lipper award in New York

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:39:51 GMT

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild SA yesterday received the Lipper award in New York for best European multi-strategy fund of hedge funds Edmond de Rothschild Prifund Alpha Traders.

Reigning champion Gitana 11 returns to Saint Malo

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 11:19:40 GMT

Almost 24 hours ahead of the deadline set by the organisers, the maxi-trimaran Gitana 11 made her entrance into Saint Malo’s Bassin Vauban this morning, after a calm delivery spanning around fifteen hours.

Convertible bonds: a good vintage in 2010?

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 11:13:43 GMT

Tensions on European sovereign debt gradually abated over the summer, leading to lower yields although volatility persisted. This is precisely the sort of climate that benefits convertible bonds as it adds value to their conversion option. As a result, the European pool has made up for lost ground compared to May when convertibles were excessively discounted.

Edmond de Rothschild Group, second in the Extreme Sailing Series 2010

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 17:26:38 GMT

The equation was a clear one even before the Grand Prix of Almeria kicked off: second in the overall ranking behind the Omani crew, Yann Guichard and his three crew would have to finish ahead of Paul Campbell-James’ men in order to etch their names on the Extreme Sailing Series cup. However, after dominating the first two days of Spanish races, the crew of Edmond de Rothschild Group gradually lost ground to their main rival to come within a handful of points of victory. Second in the Andalusian event, the men of Gitana Team finish second in the 2010 championship, thus repeating their 2009 performance with just a few points difference…

A passion for golf

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 10:18:50 GMT

The Edmond de Rothschild Group supports five talented golfers. This international team has been built up over the years on the basis of shared aspirations such as peak performance, outdoing oneself and striving for excellence.

M&A activity comes back strong

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 16:05:16 GMT

After two relatively uneventful years, the M&A market has recovered strongly since the summer. In the third quarter of 2010, for example, deals totalled a global USD 590bn*.

Interview d’Alexandre Col par Hedge Fund Review

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 13:44:51 GMT

Le responsable du département des Fonds de la Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild S.A., Alexandre Col, a été invité par Hedge Fund. Review pour une interview.

Independent managers play an essential role in private banking.

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 15:06:45 GMT

Given the uncertainties spawned by successive financial crises, all players in wealth management, from bankers to external managers, have had to reassess many aspects of their approach to the field…

Flat on their back

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 10:41:58 GMT

We had been hoping for a gently sloping summer, but the last days of August seemed more like the Hahnenkamm ski race in icy conditions.

Perspectives for the Chinese market from Edmond de Rothschild Asset Management

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:47:52 GMT

The market has been very concerned since the beginning of the year by tightening on the property market and reduced external demand. And valuations have also sunk to historically low levels. Are these already factoring in the outlook for the market? Is this the right time to invest? Will China’s growth rate be robust in 2011?

MDP project for a solar thermodynamic plant in Lebanon

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:41:21 GMT

This Project developed by BeCitizen will be the 1st MDP in Lebanon.

Edmond de Rothschild Group triumphs in Kiel

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 19:42:07 GMT

The catamaran fitted out by Baron Benjamin de Rothschild took victory this Sunday 29th August in the third Grand Prix of the season, which has been contested in Kiel since last Thursday.

Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group Consolidated semi-annual results to 30.06.2010

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 12:00:00 GMT

The Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild Group enjoyed substantial earnings growth and continuing expansion in the first half of 2010 despite an unfriendly environment featuring volatile markets, low interest rates and a negative forex impact.

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.”…

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.