Date: 31 March 2026
Time: 16:30 - 19:15 CET Followed by a networking reception
Venue: Banque de France, 31 rue Croix-des-Petits-Champs, 75001 Paris
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Overview
Geopolitical risks are no longer a marginal question: they are at the heart of investors' strategies and concerns. In a world where political decisions can instantly influence global financial markets, how can one adjust their strategy to navigate between risks and opportunities?
Between military conflicts, economic sanctions, and diplomatic tensions, it is becoming crucial to rethink how to invest or raise funds.
Which investments can serve as "safe assets" in the context of geopolitical instability? Sovereign bonds or equivalents (supranational and public agencies), despite lower initial returns, have become more attractive. Indeed, cautiousness entails favouring the countries and the issuers that are deemed politically and economically stable in order to minimise the risks associated with global crises.
But to navigate peacefully, how can one continue to diversify investments, manage risks rigorously, and develop a robust strategy?
Similarly, are there alternatives to the supremacy of the dollar? Can cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) offer a solution? The euro also has tangible advantages. However, gold has recently overtaken the euro as the second largest global reserve asset held by central banks.
The conference organised by the ICMA France and Monaco Committee aims to provide an overview of these topics. Guest speakers, representing various sectors, will share their experiences and attempt to answer these fundamental questions that are transforming the global economy and reshaping investment opportunities.
The conference will be conducted in both English and French.
Admission: This in-person event is free to attend and open to ICMA members and interested market participants. Registration will open in due course.
If you have any questions, please contact ICMA events.
Les risques géopolitiques ne sont plus une question périphérique : ils sont au cœur de la stratégie et des préoccupations des investisseurs. Dans un monde où les décisions politiques peuvent influencer instantanément les marchés financiers mondiaux, comment ajuster sa stratégie pour naviguer entre les risques et les opportunités?
Entre conflits armés, sanctions économiques et tensions diplomatiques, il devient crucial de réfléchir à sa manière d’investir ou de lever des fonds.
Quels investissements peuvent servir de « valeur refuge » face à l’instabilité géopolitique ? Les obligations souveraines ou équivalentes (supranational et agences publiques), malgré des rendements initiaux plus faibles, sont devenues plus attractives. La prudence impose de privilégier les pays et les émetteurs jugés politiquement et économiquement stables afin deminimiser les risques liés aux crises mondiales.
Mais pour naviguer sereinement, comment continuer à diversifier ses investissements, gérer ses risques de manière rigoureuse et identifier les secteurs les plus solides?
De même, y a-t-il des alternatives à la suprématie du dollar ? Les cryptomonnaies et les monnaies numériques de banque centrale (MNBC), peuvent-elles y parvenir ? L’euro dispose également d’atouts tangibles. Toutefois, l’or a récemment dépassé l’euro en tant que deuxième actif de réserve mondial détenu par les banques centrales.
La conférence organisée par le Comité France et Monaco de l’ICMA a pour objectif de faire un point sur ces sujets. Les intervenants, représentant différents secteurs d’activité, partageront leurs expériences et tenteront de répondre à ces questions fondamentales qui transforment l'économie mondiale et redessinent les perspectives d'investissement.
La conférence se déroulera en anglais et en français.
Admission : Cet événement en présentiel est gratuit et ouvert aux membres de l’ICMA ainsi qu’aux participants du marché intéressés. Les inscriptions seront ouvertes en temps voulu.
Pour toute question, veuillez contacter l’équipe des événements de l’ICMA.
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| 16:30 | Registration | |
| 17:00 | Welcome remarks Marc-Etienne SEBIRE, Global Co-Head of Banking & Finance, Avocat, CMS, Chair of France & Monaco ICMA Regional Committee Elie LEWI, Head of Markets directorate, Banque de France, Vice Chair of France & Monaco ICMA Regional Committee |
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| 17:10 | Opening speech Banque de France (Speakers to be announced) |
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| 17:30 | Panel discussion: European alternatives to USD as a safe asset Moderator: Emmanuelle TROCHU, Head of Global Coverage for SSA, Central Banks and Sovereign Wealth Funds, Crédit Agricole CIB, Vice Chair of France & Monaco ICMA Regional Committee
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| 18:10 | Panel discussion: Investment policy robustness: navigating between prudence and performance Moderator: Olivier DE LAROUZIÈRE, CIO fixed income, BNP Paribas Asset Management, Vice Chair of France & Monaco ICMA Regional Committee
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| 18:50 | ICMA Future Leaders Ronan LAMY, Funding Officer, Agence Française de Développement Fatine MACHMOUM, First Line Risk Repoclear, LCH SA |
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| 19:00 | Closing speech Speakers to be announced |
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| 19:15 | Networking reception | |
| 20:30 | Event closed |
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