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Upcoming Events


French American Chamber of Commerce Gala


Please join us for the FACC-New York Gala Evening at Manhattan's renowned Tribeca Rooftop on Wednesday, June 13th from 7:00 PM - 12 Midnight.

Featuring a cocktail reception, seated dinner, dessert and dancing, the evening promises to be memorable. Exceptional networking opportunities and dazzling views of Manhattan will make this the premier French-American event in 2012 that is not to miss.

Tribeca Rooftop is an amazing 15,000 square foot Penthouse featuring panoramic views of the Hudson River, The Empire State Building, Soho and downtown Manhattan. Above the 1,400 square foot cherry wood dance floor is a magnificent 65 foot long skylight offering an abundance of natural light enhancing the downtown loft atmosphere.

The stunning 18,000 square foot, landscaped rooftop is the perfect outdoor setting for guests to mingle and take in the spectacular city landscape.

Detailed information available on http://www.faccnyc.org/facc-events/calendar-of-events/vue-detail/event/8866.html




Recent Events


Going Global: Business, Legal and Political Perspectives

Chez Mana, en association avec INSEAD et L’Université Panthéon-Assas organise un premier évènement: "Going Global: Business, Legal and Political Perspectives" le 31 mai a 18h00 au Sofitel, Redwood City, CA dans le but d'approfondir la réflexion sur les aspects économiques, legaux, culturels et politiques des organisations qui étendent leur champs d'action a l'international.

Cette rencontre est la première d'une série d’évènements sur la thématique des enjeux du mutli-culturalisme et des organisations confrontées a l'expansion internationale.
http://insead-assas.eventbrite.com/
Utilisez le code INSEAD-ASSAS pour obtenir une réduction de 20% (5 $) sur l'enregistrement avant le 24 mai.

Date: May 31, 2012
6:00pm – 6:30pm – Registration and complimentary wine tasting
6:30pm – 7:30pm – Panel Discussion and Q&A
7:30pm – 7:45pm – Bernard Portet of Heritance wines
7:45pm – 9:00pm – Networking, Hors d’oeuvres, no-host bar


Event Description
At some point in their existence, many companies look to global markets for growth and market share. But what is your action plan? What are the legal issues involved? What is the political environment in the market you intend to enter? Are the business practices different in subtle but significant ways?
Join us as a lively panel of international experts explores the interconnected areas affecting companies going global. Presented by Chez Mana and supported by the INSEAD and Assas Alumni associations, this event highlights the evolution of legal, political and business roles played by company leaders.
The evening will begin with the legendary wine maker Bernard Portet offering a tasting of some his vintages from Heritance. He will also give a short talk on his lifetime of experience making wine around the world.

Panelists
Atul Singh, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Fair Observer
Seksom Suriyapa, VP, Corporate Development, SuccessFactors (an SAP company)
Paul Tour-Sarkissian, Partner, Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices
Helene Peisse, French Notary, Tour-Sarkissian Law Offices
Moderator: Jeannine Athas, Partner, Waterbridge Capital



Discussion with Xavier Baraton

Consul General of France in New York, the Honorable Philippe Lalliot
and The Finance Club of AAGEF
are pleased to invite you to a

Discussion with Xavier Baraton
Global CIO, Fixed Income, CIO North America
HSBC Global Asset management (USA) Inc.


Opportunities and challenges for the Asset Management industry in the next decade: Facing the Power of the Markets

Consulate General of France
934 Fifth Avenue (between 74th and 75th Street) New York, NY 10021

Wednesday, May 23, 2011
5:45 p.m. – Registration
6:00 p.m. – Welcome remarks & Keynote speaker presentation
6: 30p.m. – Q&A
6:45 p.m. – Closing remarks & VIP cocktail reception

The participation to this event is $50 per person.




With the special support of Pernod Ricard


Xavier Baraton
GlobGlobal CIO, Fixed Income, CIO North America, HSBC Global Asset Management (USA) Inc.

Xavier Baraton is Global Chief Investment Officer of Fixed Income and Regional CIO for North America. He joined HSBC in September 2002 to head the Paris-based Credit Research team and became Global Head of Credit Research in January 2004.

From 2006, Xavier managed euro credit strategies before being appointed as Head of European Fixed Income in 2008. Prior to joining HSBC, Xavier spent six years at Credit Agricole Indosuez, including five years as Head of Credit Research. Xavier began his career in 1994 in the CCF Group. Xavier graduated from the "Ecole Centrale de Paris" as an engineer with a degree in Economics and Finance in 1993 and holds a postgraduate degree in Money, Finance and Banking from Sorbonne University (Paris I – France) in 1994.