Business & Finance
Podcast: UBS’s Paul Donovan on 2026 outlook and the $80 trillion wealth transfer
UBS Chief Economist Paul Donovan unpacks global shifts in wealth, Europe’s innovation gap, the future of crypto, and how AI and demographics are set to shape the economy by 2026.
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Cruise ship arrivals and passenger numbers surged in Monaco in 2025
Cruise ship activity in Monaco increased markedly in 2025, with 99 vessels calling at the principality in Q3 - up 17.9% year-on-year - whilst passenger numbers surged 29.1% to 70,292 despite efforts...
France tightens food import rules amid farmer protests
France has announced stricter controls on food imports as farmers continue to demonstrate against the EU-Mercosur deal with South American countries.
Energy-inefficient properties sell at 25% discount in France as rental restrictions bite
French notaires report that homes with the worst energy ratings now account for 40 percent of transactions, with G-rated houses selling for a quarter less than better-performing properties.
Monaco Day returns to Davos with focus on ‘constructive neutrality’
Monaco will once again take centre stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, hosting its annual Monaco Day on 21st January 2026
Private household staff salaries hit record highs as Monaco families compete globally
Butler demand leads Monaco requests whilst US and Switzerland dominate pay scales, new industry report reveals
Monaco launches online residency certificate service
Adult residents can now request certificates of residence through MonGuichet.mc starting 18th December, with integrated payment eliminating the need for fiscal stamps.
