Month: March 2019

‘Digital service of the financial sector’ has been the subject of the first Business Time session of the year, organised by the Junior Chamber of Economy of Monaco (JCEM).

The event was held on Tuesday 26th March at the Fairmont Monte-Carlo Hotel. Fintech is a contraction of “finance” and “technology” and refers to innovative startups who use digital technologies, like artificial intelligence, to provide financial services more efficiently.

“Online banking, crowdfunding, mobile payments, savings management, financial advice and decision support … Fintech is already everywhere and represents an important challenge in terms of innovation, growth and employment across the world,” said JCEM in a statement. “It significantly changes the relationship of the general public with financial institutions, and opens new horizons.”

During an evening of thematic networking, three speakers shared their experiences and knowledge of the field, and addressed current and future issues. They were Camille Tyan, co-founder of French Fintech company PayPlug, Pierre-Alexandre Rousselot, General Manager and co-founder of Monegasque company KeeSystem, and Gregory Gadzinski, Professor of Quantitative Finance and Economics.

Business Time allows for exchanges and debate during a cocktail dinner, conducive to networking and the creation of new business opportunities.

The Business Time concept was launched in 2016 to highlight a new entrepreneurial theme at each event, a pole of excellence of the Principality, illustrated by the exceptional participation of renowned personalities in the targeted sector.

It is an opportunity for people to increase their knowledge, develop their professional network and to meet strategic players from Monaco.

The Young Economic Chamber is a global movement (Junior Chamber International) comprising of leaders, entrepreneurs, executives and managers, whose objective is to develop local economic attractiveness. In Monaco, its program is based on three major themes: entrepreneurship, networking and training.

Created in 1963, the Young Economic Chamber of Monaco has more than 130 members and is the initiative of many major projects in the Principality: the creation of the Pedestrian Princess Caroline Street, No Finish Line, Startup Weekend, the Business Creation Contest, Trade Survey, and Get in The Ring.

Important steps to protect the world’s endangered reefs have been made during Monaco Ocean Week, which began on Monday.

The International Coral Reef Initiative is an important aspect of MOW, which runs until 30th March. Monaco is co-presiding the initiative alongside Australia and Indonesia until 2020.

On 26^th March, the event brought together more than 50 participants and recalled the main objectives of the ICRI 2018-2020 action plan, which was also endorsed recently at the 4th Assembly of Nations for the Environment.

As a result, the group has made recommendations for member states of the Convention on Biological Diversity concerning a new target for the preservation of coral reefs from 2020. It comes amid an urgent need to act to save the reefs, which are threatened with large-scale decline by 2050.

The meeting was also an opportunity to reiterate the involvement of ICRI in the Coral Reef Community of Ocean Action, which it co-chairs with the UN Environment and to present the results of projects co-financed by the Prince’s Government to promote the resilience of coral reefs and associated ecosystems.

What better way to celebrate women than with art? And with that idea, luxury Swiss watchmaker HUBLOT and Marc Ferrero cultivated the art of storytelling in their respective fields. A story of timeless adventures is embodied by a truly unique timepiece.

Big Bang One Click, unveiled last week at Baselworld, pays homage to the 21st century woman who distinguishes herself through the multiplicity of her roles. A wife, mother, friend, lover, business woman, femme fatale, fashion icon or night owl… She is embodied as the heroine of modern times. She is disarming and makes light of the simple or complex adventures that she comes up against.

The dial tells the story of this heroine of modern times with ‘Lipstick’–an iconic work by local artist Marc Ferrero. Enigmatic behind her dark glasses, she remains majestic in the face of the unexpected and affirms her femininity, armed with her lipstick.

Spinels in shades of red, topazes for the turquoise version, and 42 fine stones decorate the bezel of the new 39mm case. With its ‘One Click’patented fastening system, the leather strap makes way for a version in alligator and rubber, a touch of sophistication appropriate for the moment.

As a painter, Marc Ferrero is recognised for a his signature style that distinguishes him from other Provencal artists. Using unmixed primary colors, he works the canvas to explode into near-abstract images. Expansive Provencal skies, vibrant bouquets of sunflowers, or lush lavender fields.

Available in red and turquoise, the special series will be available in 50 copies of each tone at Hublot Monaco.

The use of digital technology to improve health care is the focus of a two-day conference currently underway in Monaco. A host of health professionals have come together to learn more about this innovative area and how they can help to shape the future of health care in the Principality.

Minister of Social Affairs and Health Didier Gamerdinger officially opened the 5th edition of e-Health World Monaco on Tuesday 26th March at the Fairmont. Organised by health professionals, the high-level event is dedicated to the future of health and treatment, an important subject for public authorities working to develop digital health in the Principality.

“This event has quickly established itself as a leading forum for digital health, a topic of major interest,” said Didier Gamerdinger.

Health professionals from Monaco and France are discussing the challenges of e-health, sharing new practices, learning about emerging technologies and meeting various key players in the field of future health care. There are lectures on digital therapy for pain management, digital hospitals, surgery, dermatology and the use of reality technology in the field of health.

Mr Gamerdinger noted that in a world where digital technology is developing in all sectors, particularly in health, “Monaco has to evolve and be in step with the most positive progress in this area.”

“We want to do this resolutely because we are convinced that this is where the future of quality public and private health will be played out,” he added. “It is in this sense that the Government is committed.”

Mr Gamerdinger announced that a health portal will soon be up and running, featuring general information for the public, a directory of health providers, an online appointment booking module and a space reserved for professionals. Another major project will be the hosting of health data in a sovereign cloud secured by the state. According to the minister, each patient in Monaco will have an individualised digital medical file within two years. “This will simplify the course of care and will be more effective in the patient’s treatment.”

The conference is reserved for professionals and students.

The hugely successful Women in Monaco series continues, highlighting females of the Principality who empower, excel and inspire. This week, She Can He Can talks to Jemma Jarach, owner of My Emma Resortwear.

What does success look like to you?

Emma Jarach: Success for me is the ability to do what I’m passionate about every day, it also means living how and where I want to. It’s that feeling when you know you have found your happy place.

There will always be obstacles on the way but overcoming those obstacles, trying to stay positive and focused, follow your gut feeling I believe is the key to success.

What is the main thing that needs to change to improve entry into your field of work, including opportunities for development and the day-to-day life of women at work?

In the fashion industry where I’m working the big majority are women. We are also the largest majority of the end consumer. My daily communication from manufacturers to fabric suppliers is mainly with women. Apparently 80-85% of the people graduating in the fashion industry are female, but there is still a big lack of female leadership in the big fashion houses. I read a study recently that among the 50 major fashion houses only 14% were led by women, which is surprising. I think one way to change it is to admit these numbers and to start the change in the HR department, and accept more women at the top.

Tell us about a woman you admire and how she’s inspired you to become who you are today?

There are so many of course, only in my close family I have always admired my mother and grandmothers. But there is also one that has always inspired me and made so many people dream all over the world which is: Astrid Lindgren. A Swedish author known for writing many children’s books and screenplays. An incredibly creative woman so full of imagination and dreams, but also a committed humanist who fought for the rights of children, equality and ecology. One of my absolute favorite quotes by her is: “Give the children love, more love and still more love – and the common sense will come by itself.