Not only the Bank of France there is no crisis but it has quite widely. As a firefighter service in the euro area, as part of the federal European Central Bank, of course, have stepped up its activities last year. So it is about to transfer 3.4 billion euros to the state, whose accounts need it most.

The governor of the Banque de France, Christian Noyer on Friday gave details on the occasion of presenting the results of the institution in 2011. 2.014 billion euros will be paid under the corporation tax, what to add 877 million as a dividend to the State, the sole shareholder. And best of all, it will receive 530 million euros that will correspond to the "emission cap" (sic). This expression, smelling the nineteenth century when paper money took off, means the value of franc banknotes that have not been translated into euros at February 18, 2012, the legal deadline for such an exchange in France.

Our central bank, and ultimately its shareholders, thus benefits from the negligence of the French and tourists who kept their tickets now franc convertible. They are forever lost to their owners, except for numismatists.

"More revenue but also more risk"

But its prosperity, it must above all the inconsistencies of the governments themselves unable to control their finances. The sovereign debt crisis in Europe has indeed brought under the leadership of the ECB to intervene in markets. "Our balance sheet has increased significantly" from 481 to 709,000,000,000 euros (+47%), Christian Noyer said. But these extraordinary interventions of securities purchases are made at rates of efficiency than conventional refinancing operations of the banks money. "We have more income but also higher risk, and therefore the need to build reserves." He says.

The Bank of France has decided to include an allocation of 2.065 billion euros in "fund for general banking risks and regulated provisions", which amounts to nearly 10 billion if we add reserves and capital itself. These provisions have cut gross profit of the Bank which in turn "has reached a historic high, at 5.650 billion euros, up 25% compared to 2010," according to the official.

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While Germany has recovered its investment before the crisis of 2008, the French business leaders remain on the defensive. According to a study by the credit insurer Euler Hermes from 1684 businesses for the periods May 2011-September 2011 and November 2011-January 2012, a third of companies have stopped their investment in the second half of 2011. Small companies doing less than 4 million, including retail trade, are particularly affected. The lack of visibility is the main reason. "A fog effect resulted in a sharp decline in investment decisions and the quality of investment deteriorates," said Ludovic Subran, chief economist at Euler Hermes.

All sectors have reacted the same way. "45% of service companies have decided to halt their investments regardless of their size. Conversely, the food industry – particularly large – were able to hold their own game: + 8% investment rate compared to the average of other sectors. This can be explained by the fact that they export more, "says Ludovic Subran.

Uncertainty on taxation

The gloom has also dictated the attitude of two thirds of enterprises which increased their capital spending last year compared to 2010. They did so because they had invested in the first half and could no longer freeze spending in the second half.

The trend remains the same for this year. Only a quarter of French companies expected to increase their investment spending. Wait-they do not invest in new markets or improve their research, but to renew their equipment or to retrofit. "Companies are very concerned," says Ludovic Sénécaut, France region responsible Euler Hermes. It is true that business prospects are not encouraging. Euler Hermes is forecasting growth of 0.4% this year. Uncertainties about the evolution of taxation in the aftermath of the presidential election are high. "Our growth will suffer austerity plans of other countries as well as historic highs in terms of savings and unemployment impacting the consumer," says Ludovic Sénécaut. The credit insurer expects a 4% increase in business failures expected to affect 63,500 businesses.

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Against finance, but not against the big bosses. The Socialist candidate for president, Francois Hollande, has reassured business leaders of the CAC 40, in an interview in Paris Matchpubliée Thursday. He was lampooned in mid-February, their salary increases "of 36% on average in 2010."

As we approach the elections, it has softened its tone. "We will need all the forces for the country's recovery. Therefore, in the aftermath of the presidential election, I will convene the CAC 40 companies, although many of their leaders will not vote for me, he says. I tell them: "You are the spearhead of the French economy. We need you and you need the state. We face together the challenge of recovery of France "."

The Socialist candidate was told by the president of MEDEF, Laurence Parisot, France 2 on Thursday, that the vocation of the employers' association was "to work with any government whatever." Tenors Socialist Party had in fact accused of campaigning for the incumbent president Nicolas Sarkozy free business cards.

Francois Hollande tried several times to reassure the campaign finance and management. Visiting London, and then he gave himself to enemy "the world of finance," he said at the City he was not "aggressive" and that n ' there was "nothing to fear" if elected.

Still, the Socialist candidate wants to increase the effective tax rate of 35% in large groups and, among other things, against the practice of stock options. "France seems to bring out the multinationals," said Denis Kessler, CEO of Scor, quoted by The Economist. For the second consecutive week, the weekly British Liberal lampooned the socialist project to tax at 75% marginal bracket the higher incomes of over one million euros.

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After the United States, Canada, Britain and Japan, Google is embarking on movie rentals in France. "Several hundred feature films from major Hollywood studios and French are available for rent today," said Google France Thursday on his blog.

The films include new releases available at 3.99 euros in high definition and VF, such as Drive, Tintin and The Year of the State, and feature films catalog at 2.99 euros (3.99 euros HD) as The Jerk, Pirates of the Caribbean and Inside Man. These films come from partnerships with EuropaCorp, M6 Video / SND, Europe Disney, NBC Universal and Sony Pictures. The lease is for one month, and the reading must be completed within 48 hours.

Play Google, reply to iTunes

Movie rentals enrich Google under "Movies" from YouTube No teletrack payday loans. They are also the new Google platform Play, launched in early March, which integrates the Android application store (eg Android Market) and could accommodate the service Google Music at its launch in France.

With "Play", Google seems to replicate the strategy of Apple's iTunes. The films are not only readable from a computer, but also from within the application "Google Movies Play 'on the shelves, and Android smartphones (but not television). Sign of the importance of Google Play, a link to the new service appears in this week since the navigation bar of Google, along with research, Google Maps and Google +.

A decree and a decree signed by Xavier Bertrand were published in the Official Journal on Thursday, trying to implement a solution against excess fees the most excessive.

As expected, the Minister of Health proposes to anesthetists, surgeons and obstetricians in sector 2 (free prices) to limit their excess fees to 50% beyond the "tariff Safely." It also requires them to perform at least 30% of acts without overshoot. Nothing compulsory volunteers receive in exchange for partial support of their social contributions. In parallel, complementary health (mutual, private insurers, pension funds) are imposed the obligation to repay the overruns to keep certain tax advantages.

The device must be expanded in the coming days. Another decree to impose additional pay as overruns in other medical specialties. With one difference: the doctors involved will commit to not charge more than 20% above the tariff Safely, on acts alone techniques (imaging, minor surgery …). They can not in practice on clinical procedures and consultations.

Paradox: the device does not fully satisfied neither the doctors nor the supplemental insurers, not patients. While appreciating a "real breakthrough", the CSMF, the first organization of private practitioners, regrets that "practitioners of a sector is left out payday loans lenders." Even the tone of the union side, the Bloc, the majority among the surgical specialties. A sector physicians are those who do not have the right to introduce overshoot. They should stick to Safely rates. But Medicare itself recognizes that such rates, frozen for years because of funding, will not match the cost nor the time nor the level of expertise and legal risk of surgical procedures .

Mutuality French, meanwhile, feared windfall: many surgeons already practicing anesthetists or overruns "moderate". They could grow to the the 50% tariff beyond Social Security, and receive in addition to the lightening of their burdens. Conversely, in areas with a concentration of very large excesses (Paris, Lyon, Paca …), the Mutual fears that the track is "unattractive to practitioners" and therefore ineffective. For patients without supplemental coverage (less than 10% of the population), the problem will remain the same for them.

The solution is partial, imperfect, its success is not guaranteed. She still deserves to exist, after years of fruitless negotiations between doctors, health insurance and mutual agreements signed no tomorrow, and threats of intervention policies ever implemented.

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After Paris, Marseille. The Mama Shelter, the boho hip hotel, launched in September 2008 by Serge Trigano, Philippe Starck and Cyril Aouizerate, will inaugurate a second location in ten minutes from the port of Marseille, April 12. "This opening has been delayed, admits Serge Trigano. But there's no hurry. We open where we want when we want! "He promises, however, an acceleration of openings, emphasizing that" the twenty-first century will be the century of cities for tourism. " The inauguration of a Mama Shelter is announced for the second half in Istanbul. Lyon and Bordeaux before early 2013. Negotiations are also underway for the opening in an old 1920s hotel, in the district of Hollywood, Los Angeles, "late 2013". "We have building permits for all hotels, except Los Angeles, who was responsible DG and CEO of Club Med between 1985 and 1997. The projects are in progress. "It is also seeking a second address in Paris and in Toulouse prospects.

The Mama Shelter in Marseille will be slightly smaller than that of Paris (127 rooms, 172 against), and Philippe Starck, who signs the design again, opted for lighter colors. The rooms, dark in Paris, will be in shades of pink, yellow and blue in Marseille. The first prize will be 69 euros per night, 10 euros less than in Paris. The goal is to reach the first year an average price of 100-115 euros, and an occupancy rate of 50-60%.

Two stars

Attracting a fashionable clientele, a mix of tourists and businessmen, both French and foreign, Mama Shelter is a separate product. All rooms are equipped with an iMac. 95% of sales are on its website. With an average price of 129 euros and an average occupancy rate of 80.5% last year, the institution does, however, that both stars and the residency status of tourism paydayloans. "To save water, we have showers in every room, says Serge Trigano. We are denied today the third star in the new hotel classification because we did not have a bath! "

Since opening, the first price is 79 euros. "We adjust our prices more aggressively: they increase gradually as the occupancy rate also increases," says Serge Trigano. Thus, one room originally proposed to 109 euros can cost up to 149 euros for a client last minute.

Last year, the Mama Shelter has increased its turnover by 14% to 14 million euros, thanks to increased traffic and activity of his restaurant, which represents 50% of sales. It is "500 to 800 covers per day. Even in our wildest dreams we never thought to attract so many people. " Since January, sales of Mama Shelter increased by over 10%.

"Investors were apprehensive at first, says Serge Trigano. Decide to open a hotel in the twentieth arrondissement of Paris, by focusing as much on his restaurant on the rooms, it was a gamble. But the great sagas hotel (Marriott, Hyatt, Hilton …) are often stories of families. The results exceeded our expectations. "Holding today 54% stake in the company with his two son, along with three associates, Michel Reybier (27%), Cyril Aouizerate (11%) and Philippe Starck (8%) he works with the family at Mama Shelter. His son Jeremiah (35) is CEO. His other son, Benjamin (35 years) is in charge of marketing. Residing in Los Angeles, he prospected for brand development in the United States.

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The German Cabinet Wednesday approved the European fiscal pact signed by EU leaders last week. But this is only the beginning of a new showdown to Angela Merkel. For the Chancellor must obtain a two thirds majority in the German Parliament to ratify the treaty, which induces a change in the fundamental law, the Constitution. And the opposition, whose votes will be required by, has already set his conditions to his joining in a letter to the government.

The Social Democrats, like the Greens, calling for the inclusion in the pact of measures to promote growth and employment, and conditions approves the introduction of a tax on financial transactions at least in the eurozone.

Was a hard blow to the Chancellor: his liberal coalition partners oppose wind at both. As for the ratification of the second aid package to Greece in February, his own most risk of it failing again. Disavowal of a new politically weaken to the point of projecting his center-right coalition on the verge of bursting.

The opposition does not hide his satisfaction. "The Chancellor is committed in a losing battle. She was eleven weeks of exciting domestic politics before it! ", Says Thomas Opperman, one of the leaders of the SPD parliamentary group in the Bundestag.

Godsend for Holland

The Bundestag must ratify the text at first reading in late May, before it is finally adopted, always in the Bundestag, three weeks later. However, the opposition did not rein as frank as it wants in negotiations. Because it can ill afford to vote no to a deal supported by an overwhelming majority of Germans thrilled to see the Germanic discipline imposed on the rest of the euro area. Moreover, early elections would focus again Merkel at the chancellery under all the polls.

Inspired by Berlin, the fiscal pact, which comes into force on 1 January 2013, commits the 25 countries of the European Union signatories (of 27) to more fiscal discipline. It generalizes the "golden rule" which requires states to balance the budget. Pillar of the new European economic governance, this text is seen as the essential counterpart to the German financial solidarity towards the most vulnerable countries.

Embarrassing for Angela Merkel, the conditions imposed by the German opposition to ratification of the treaty are a boon to Francois Hollande, who has promised to renegotiate the pact if elected president. But the rallying of the German Social Democrats stops there. The views of the French Socialists on the role of the European Central Bank continue to arouse the greatest suspicion to the SPD.

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New stage in the case of illegal surveillance of employees and customers to Ikea in France. The former head of the French subsidiary of the manufacturer of the Swedish furniture giant and a former director of human resources have been "laid off for the duration of investigations," today announced to AFP the current director General, Stefan Vanoverbeke. The two former leaders will have to "cooperate with the authorities."

In addition, two experts from the National Commission on Informatics and Liberties (CNIL) arrived this morning at the offices of Ikea stores Paris-Nord. Came to inspect the computers and other databases, they are seeking internal documents, including letters attesting espionage practices that would prevail in Ikea France.

These practices were revealed by The Chained Duck which reported information obtained from employees and customers with information stolen from the police file Stic. Wednesday again, the satirical weekly publishes new copies of emails that show that these practices were known by several senior executives, contrary to what the management of the subsidiary. Since the publication of the charges, Ikea France has stated its commitment to "respect for privacy." As proof of his good faith, the group has made available to justice, as part of the preliminary inquiry last Thursday, its Director of Risk, Jean-Francois Paris, presented as the architect of these operations flicage.

Several controlled stores

Now, according to The Chained Duck, the "dress cut by Ikea" to the department head may be "a little wide." Several e-mails containing information to illegal recipients had the recruiting officer at headquarters, the deputy finance director, customer relations officer, the director general and human resources. Drug use by a client and is mentioned, as the lifestyle estimated too high of an employee. Monday, the news site Mediapart also published letters exchanged in 2008 between Jean-Francois Paris, Jean-Louis Baillot, the CEO of Ikea France until, in 2009, and the HR manager Claire Hery on the case part of a group suspected of abusing sick leave to stay in Morocco.

According to an inside source, "the CNIL has primarily moved this morning to see if information about the staff had been stored." Experts have also performed the same checks yesterday in another store in the Paris region.

Asked by The Chained Duck, and this morning by AFP, management has stated that it was at the beginning of its internal investigation. Meanwhile, the security manager has been suspended "to protect", and private phone. The person feels about himself "betrayed by those who, for years, urged the inquiries of all kinds," says one of his friends. North of Paris to the store, it was confirmed that the pressure on employees is permanent. This morning, break room, the publication of new mail was in every conversation.

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By definition, a contract monosupport has only a single carrier, called the euro bottom. This support provides the capital and a minimum annual return of around 3 to 3.5% currently. The contract MPT, of more recent design, offers a choice between the euro and other background materials to invest in stocks or real estate for example. These supports can be expected to yield higher, up to 5-7%, but they pose a risk on capital.

Comparable tax systems now

Regarding the income tax, the two contract types are taxed identically. Only the earnings are taxable. The tax rate varies by age of the contract, but on average, tax accounts for 5-8% of withdrawals.

Namely: you can choose between two methods of taxation. To make the best choice depending on your situation, check with your insurance broker.

On social security contributions (13.5%), they are paid by the insurance company each year on the bottom euro, but upon withdrawal when taken on other media.

What a life insurance contract is it better to choose?

Social charges are made each year on the bottom multichannel euro investments. Also, there is no difference between a monosupport and a multichannel fully invested in euro bottom: same performance, even taxation. If you are looking for safety of principal above all, the best life insurance is a monosupport, and annual management fees are generally lower. The contract MPT is on his side more interesting if you want to change and take advantage of market opportunities. An insurance broker will assist you in your choice but you will also find life insurance or Multi monosupport that best matches your profile.

Can we move from one contract to another?

To transform into a multichannel monosupport, simply invest all the money on its bottom euro. Skip contract monosupport a multichannel is also possible, using the Fourgous amendment, which transforms the contract while retaining its original opening date. It thus benefits from the tax advantages of life insurance after eight years. The transition from one medium to another cause of the arbitration costs ranging from 0% to 1%.  

Note: a contract is never transferable between two insurance companies.

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It's not for now, but studies are underway. Club Med, which has endorsed in Mauritius a new cap of real estate by selling villas, in well go further. By offering individuals to buy either villas or apartments in cottages as in Valmorel, but simple rooms in clubs. He will earn the investors and lower budgets than today. The group examines two such projects, the first is an extension of his club in Columbus, the Bahamas, the other is a new facility in Brazil, Buzios, sometimes described as the St. Tropez of Brazil.  

New strategy

Meanwhile, the Club has decided to launch the third installment of La Plantation d'Albion (five villas with 3 and 4 bedrooms available in summer 2013 from 1 no fax needed payday loans.4 million euros) and the second installment of Valmorel ( 19 apartments of 2, 3 and 4 bedrooms from 546,000 euros excluding taxes, delivery at Christmas 2012). A strategy that fits into the new building policy group, determined not to carry all its real estate assets. The general meeting of the Club will be held March 12.

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