The French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain
December 2014

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EDITORIAL

Dear Members,


An eventful year has ended on a high note with two highly successful events organised by the Chamber. First, the Franco British Business Awards ceremony, which took place on 27 November. Our congratulations go to the winners: Merci Maman (SME/Entrepreneur Award), ARM (Innovation Award), Saint-Gobain (Large Corporate Award) HSBC (Jury’s Special Award) and the Jury’s Coup de Coeur, Caviar Petrossian. This was followed the next day by the Franco-British Business Forum, which was also a great success for its first edtion. It attracted more than 170 participants and provided a platform for 160 productive B-to-B meetings during the day.

 

I would like thank all the sponsors, members of the Chamber and partners which made the Forum possible. As we are getting close to the end of the year, I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of you who supported the Chamber throughout the year.

 

It only remains for me to wish you all a wonderful Christmas and a very prosperous New Year!

 

Please note that the Chamber will be closed from 22 December until 2 January.

 

I look forward to seeing you after the festive season.

 

Best regards,


Florence Gomez,

Managing Director

The latest issue of INFO on Currency: Conventional to Digital

INFO Magazine This issue of INFO focuses on the past, present and future of currencies. We look at how they came into being, how they are traded today and the recent shift to a cashless society.

We also feature in this issue:

- An interview of the French Ambassador to the UK, HE Ms Sylvie Bermann

- An interview of Fabrice Brégier, President and CEO of Airbus, who was the guest of honor at our Dîner de la Rentrée in September

- A very interesting analysis of the UK economy by Stephen King, Global Chief Economist at HSBC Bank Plc.

Enjoy the reading!

 

 

Congratulations to the winners of the Franco-British Business Awards 2014

 

The FBBA, organised under the high patronage of the French Ambassador to the UK and the British Ambassador to France, acknowledge the accomplishments of French and British companies of all sizes, from start-ups to entrepreneurs and blue chip companies on both sides of the Channel. This year, the Awards went to:
Merci Maman (SME/Entrepreneur Award)
ARM (Innovation Award)
Saint-Gobain (Large Corporate Award)
HSBC (Jury’s Special Award)

and a special ‘Coup de Cœur’ was awarded to Caviar Petrossian


The winners were featured in the Financial Times!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

Rendez Vous Chez Aubaine

Rendez-vous Chez Aubaine

15 January

18.00 - 20.00
Start 2015 'à la française' and celebrate La Galette des Rois with us!

Book online

Cross-Cultural Quiz Evening

Cross Cultural Quiz Evening

5 February
19.00 - 22.30

At PwC Office

During the course of which the Intercultural Trophy, sponsored by AXA, will be announced.

Book online

Rendez-Vous Chex L'Atelier des Chefs

Rendez-Vous Chez L'Atelier des Chefs

10 February
18.00 - 20.00
A unique interactive cooking experience

Book online

 
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RECENT NEWS

British retail sales stage modest recovery in October
The British Retail Consortium said October total retail spending was 1.4% higher than a year ago, compared with a 0.8% fall in September, the steepest annual drop since April 2012

Bank of England looks set to signal no rate hike until mid-2015
The Bank of England, once widely expected to start weaning Britain off near-zero interest rates this month, now looks set to signal no rise in borrowing costs until the middle of next year

ECB cuts eurozone growth forecasts and fails to deliver QE for Christmas
The European Central Bank has cut its growth forecasts for the eurozone, piling on the gloom even as it failed to deliver an early Christmas present in the form of more stimulus.

French come out fighting for their economic reputation
France's economic leaders are on an international PR blitz to convince the world that things back home are not as bleak as they may seem.

Key points of 2014 Autumn Statement: At-a-glance
Chancellor George Osborne has updated MPs about the state of the economy in his last Autumn Statement before the general election on 03/12. Tthe main points in his 50-minute speech.

French Foreign Minister praises France’s creativity
'Nevertheless, the difficulties encountered and the efforts needed to overcome them do not make France a nation in decline.' Editorial by M. Laurent Fabius published in Les Echos

 

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MEMBERS’ NEWS in alphabetical order

This heading is yours!
If you wish to share news, a success story, awards or accolades related to your company, please do not hesitate to let us know. We will make a selection of news to publish. Please send your news to Marielle Fraize.

Airbus Group and Safran launch Joint Venture
New company with initial workforce of 450 will be named Airbus Safran Launchers. The transaction reaffirms Companies’ determination to boost competitiveness and ensure profitability of European space launcher business

Atout France and the French Embassy in the UK to celebrate France’s gastronomy
On 19 March 2015, over 1,000 chefs will celebrate France’s gastronomy and oenology on five continents. All UK restaurants wishing to participate in this event are invited to register online at no later than 15 December 2014

Decathlon Sports Retailer opens 2 new stores in London
Decathlon Sports Retailer will have 18 stores in the UK, with 2 new London stores opening in December (Harlow today and Croydon 18th)

JCDecaux wins Edinburgh
JCDecaux has signed the contract to be the media partner for the city of Edinburgh. The 10-year contract was awarded by the City of Edinburgh Council, following a competitive tender

Miller Rosenfalck LLP launches ebl legal services as an European Economic Interest Group clients
Miller Rosenfalck LLP has announced, in conjunction with law firms Factum and Esch & Kramer, the launch of ebl legal services as an EEIG which will provide clients with integrated European legal and commercial advice.

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13 NEW MEMBERS

2 Corporate members

Akacia Events LogoAkacia Events
Corporate events agency
Represented by Davina Lacaze, Director

Akacia Events is a corporate events agency with three main areas of focus and expertise: Events, Stage Management and Hostessing. We offer real creative value for our clients across several sectors, helping them to achieve daring ideas and organising outstanding events, tailored to their individual needs. Our team is internationally oriented and fully experienced with more than 12 years in the world of corporate hospitality.

Armorial Paris
Luxury bespoke stationer
Represented by Laetitia Vielvoye, Boutique Manager
Alongside Armorial's beautiful bespoke stationary, its heritage print service, we also make available the most distinctive range of luxury stationary products including engraved greeting cards, correspondence cards, all of which are available in beautiful gift packaging. Armorial also offers a carefully curated selection of the world's most superior pens from S.T. Dupont, Caran d'Ache, Omas to Montegrappa.

11 Active members

EasyStep Catering
Events, catering, planner, networking, food and drinks
Joe Soufflet, Director, (020) 7232 2599

Eliotus
International consulting in strategy and development
Pascal D'hont, Founder, 07771 974 058

Food Alert Ltd
Food hygiene and health & safety specialists
Constantine Costa, Chief Executive, (020) 7244 1900

Frédéric Royer Consulting
Telecom and network consulting agency
Frédéric Royer, CEO, 07864 958 190

Integrative Business Coaching Ltd
Business coaching for wellbeing and performance
Laurence Bridot, Director, 07714 667 650

Intuitiv’ Coaching Ltd
High quality coaching and training for executives
Florian Zuretti, Director, 07956 011 743

Orée
Bakery & coffee shops
Laurent d'Orey, CEO, 07501 622 774

Pitaya l’agence
Culinary agency: consulting and events
Leslie Johns, Chief Executive, (+33) 6 47 34 31 37

Tramonex
International payments for SMEs
Amine Berraoui, Co-founder, (020) 7097 1410

VIP Real Estate
Luxury property
Noël Castinel, Owner, (+33) 6 12 56 46 20

Witam Family Office
Independent wealth management advice and structuring, including portfolio management
Andrew Hodder, Senior Advisor, (+33) 1 55 62 00 82

New member staff

sandrineWe are pleased to announce that Sandrine Rayée has just joined our team as Senior Recruitment Consultant, a new position created within our Recruitment service. Sandrine has more than ten years of UK recruitment experience, having worked for Korn Ferry, Search Partners and PSD.
You can contact her on + 44 207 092 66 25 or via email: srayee@ccfgb.co.uk

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