Day: 20 November 2018

Barclays was named Best Private Bank in Monaco at the 2018 Global Private Banking Awards, recognising the bank’s continuous commitment to delivering expert, tailored services across the regional and international private banking sector.

The Global Private Banking Awards ceremony, which took place at the Sheraton Park Lane, London, celebrated leading private banks from over 60 countries and was judged by a panel of fifteen independent industry professionals based in North America, Asia, Europe and the Middle East.

Francesco Grosoli, Chief Executive Officer, Barclays Private Bank – EMEA, said: “Barclays is delighted to have been recognised as the Best Private Bank in Monaco. Our clients value the quality of our advice and our unparalleled regional and global expertise. We are very proud of our heritage as a British bank in Monaco, and our ability to offer our clients unique links to the United Kingdom.”

Yuri Bender, Editor in Chief, Professional Wealth Management (PWM), which organised the awards, said: “Monaco is a very competitive market, with both local, French and international banks competing for assets banked by a diverse, wealthy clientele. Against this backdrop, the panel of judges believed Barclays has both the reputation and quality of service to shine amongst this cohort of competitors.”

The judging panel awarded Barclays ‘Best Private Bank in Monaco’ based on its strengths in a number of key areas. These include the high level of client service, Barclays’ bespoke services and product offering, the diverse team of experts supporting clients on the ground, and the ability to provide seamless access to Barclays’ global Corporate and Investment Bank.

With more than 20 in-house investment specialists and a range of local advisors, Barclays Monaco is capable of servicing all nationalities present in Monaco and employees speak over 15 languages. The Private Bank has a long history in Monaco – it was the first foreign private bank to open its doors in Monte Carlo in 1922, and it’s the only remaining UK bank in the principality.

The Chefs World Summit is an innovative and targeted concept, with a unique format: Two-day of experts’ conferences and workshops at Grimaldi Forum. between 25th and 27th November.

More than 150 top brands will be represented at the exhibition with 1000 plus chefs and professional kitchen staff at the event.

Workshops and conferences will include topics such as how to manage new technologies, is success sustainable, relationships within the restaurant and cooking techniques.

This event is aimed at training and inspiring a new generation of chefs. Attendees will likely include, pastry chefs, caterers, restaurant owner, sommeliers, sous-chefs, chocolate makers, cookery school students, hotel housekeeps and butlers and many many more.

Monte-Carlo Gastronomie offers visitors the opportunity to discover, taste and buy a variety of products just before the start of the festive season in Monaco.

The event is hosted at Grimaldi Forum on 23rd November.

Rediscover authentic tastes and local products, as well as offering some original ideas for festive tables.

Featuring the finest gastronomy from France and abroad, producers will be showcasing their wines, champagne, cognac, Armagnac and liqueurs but also salmon, foie gras, seafood, truffles, caviar, chocolates, sweets, cheeses, meats, cured meats, organic, jams, and a whole host of other culinary specialities.

Top international chefs will be revealing the secrets of some of their new inspiring dishes during a programme of live cookery demonstrations so make sure you have your notebook at the ready.

There will also be a fine selection of tableware, kitchenware and original gift ideas on display to make this unique event the ultimate show of elegance and refinement.

A Monaco magistrate has filed charges against Dimitri Rybolovlev, the Russian tycoon who owns AS Monaco football club. The charges follow a probe into suspected corruption, money laundering and other alleged crimes. Three other people were also charged.

The others charged included a lawyer for Rybolovlev, Tetiana Bersheda and the wife and son of a former Monaco justice minister.

The charges, were not detailed by the Monaco prosecutor, Sylvie Petit-Leclair, who was speaking to the Washington Times.

Police are also conducting searches and questioning people, she said, again without providing details.