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01.02.2011 0

Advertorial - This month: Combining securities has advantages but you need advice

Structured products

A structured product is usually a combination of two securities, which is introduced to the investor as a single product. A typical one is a combination between a zerocoupon bond and call options on a group of shares. For example, combining a zero coupon bond for 85 per cent of the capital over five years and 15 per cent on an option provides a guaranty on the invested principal after five years.

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01.01.2011 0

Advertorial - This month: An expert looks ahead cautiously at the prospects for 2011 on the stock markets

What about 2011?

Yves Derrien, Director of Riviera Financial Planning, answers three of the most frequently asked questions he receives from clients arising from his articles in The Riviera Times on investments for the future. As another year begins, should we be investing in the stock markets just yet?

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08.12.2010 0

Business: Nice CCI will elect new president on 16th of December

Final day to vote in Chamber of Commerce elections

CCI poster

Remember that today is the final day that you can vote for representatives in the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the newly created Chamber of Commerce PACA (Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur). Registered voters will be able to select candidates from industry, business and service sectors, from three different business unions.

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01.12.2010 0

Advertorial - This month: RFP looks back at useful topics covered and still available online

Standing out from the crowd

Since RFP started their articles in The Riviera Times, we have written about a variety of subjects, aimed at explaining why RFP can be considered to be very different from other independent financial advisors (IFAs) and all other types of advisors, lawyers and bankers.

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Local Top Stories

Transport changes during Grand Prix

Bus services in the Principality of Monaco are to be diverted and changed during Monaco’s long-awaited Grand Prix. Several lines across Monte Carlo will be affected by the four day event. Read more …

Cannes 2013: a week of style and scandal

Glamour, crime and VIP parties have been grabbing media attention as the Cannes Film Festival's first week comes to a close. At the centre of attention on day six was the ageless French beauty Marion Cotillard in her Dior gown and musician-turned-actor Justin Timberlake, striding the red carpet to represent the latest Coen brothers movie. But with torrential rain, theft and gun scares rattling outside the Palais doors, is the festival in danger of losing its sparkle?Read more …

Refill olive oil bottles banned from restaurants

The European Commission has banned restaurants from serving olive oil in refillable bottles in an effort to improve hygiene and support Mediterranean olive oil producers. But the move has been heavily criticised as the "weirdest decision since the curvy cucumber". Read more …

Event News

Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process

Carfax Education Monaco is giving a talk entitled 'Successfully Navigating the UK and US University Application Process' at the CREM (Cercle des Résidents Etrangers de Monaco) on Thursday 15th November at 7pm. Read more …

Rencontre de Jardins luxury garden fair

We all want the perfect garden, a place where we can forget the world and enjoy the great outdoors. The problem is we often don't know how to get this perfect garden, nor how to realise it! This September allow yourself to be inspired and educated at the most luxurious and stylish of garden shows.Read more …

It's a busy weekend ahead

Feed your mind, body and soul this weekend as the Riviera plays host to a range of different events and festivals that are sure to put a smile on your face. Add a touch of culture to your beach days or perhaps even a splash of sport. Whatever you choose to do this weekend, temperatures look set to stay in the 30s so get out of the house and into the glorious summer sunshine!Read more …