Business & Finance
Greylist: FATF acknowledges Monaco’s robust progress in anti‑money laundering reforms
Monaco has received formal recognition from the Financial Action Task Force for its sweeping reforms to combat money laundering and terrorist financing, following submission of its first progress report since joining the FATF grey list in June 2024.
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Courts uphold decision to block four private beaches in Menton from reopening this summer
The battle over four of Menton's private beaches has reached its climax with a court ruling from Marseille, forcing all the affected venues to remain closed for the summer—and possibly indefinitely.
Love without law: The financial risks of not marrying in Monaco
In Monaco, the legal divide between married and unmarried couples is stark, with significant financial implications for those who choose not to wed. In this Q&A, Monaco Life speaks with CMS Monaco's...
Frédéric Genta named chairman and head of Europe at Azura Partners
Azura Partners appoints Frédéric Genta to lead European expansion, boosting its global wealth management strategy from Monaco HQ after his recent exit from Monaco’s government.
Marine Le Pen barred from office in political bombshell ruling
In a dramatic court ruling that sent shockwaves through French politics, far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been handed a five-year ban from public office and a four-year prison sentence after being...
GRECO reforms in motion as Monaco’s anti-corruption committee meets
Monaco's newly formed Steering Committee, launched to implement GRECO's anti-corruption recommendations, is poised to lead the Principality towards greater transparency, accountability and ethical...
Less than half of Monaco’s civil servants live in the Principality
The latest report on Monaco’s civil service has revealed a workforce largely made up of French nationals, with the majority living outside of the Principality's borders.
