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Economics
The Covid-19 Crisis: Cashless Societies Impede Economic Recovery
The sudden, violent outbreak of the global COVID-19 pandemic thrust the cashless debate once again to the forefront of economic discourse around the world. Was now the moment to start
Published on January 27, 2022
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Companies
Oberthur Fiduciaire: supply chain mastery in security printing
In today’s unpredictable world, resilience and clarity about our supply chain are more vital than ever. On average, supply chain disruptions lasting a month or more happen every three to…
Published on September 29, 2021
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Ethics & Compliance
Oberthur Fiduciaire puts its money on traceability
The French secure printing company has based its new strategy on guaranteeing that its products are safe, throughout the supply chain. Indeed, no matter how technologically perfect banknotes may be,
Published on July 31, 2020
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World
How scammers and thieves ride the coronavirus wave
The European Commission and Interpol both indicate that there is an increased risk of cybercrime during the coronavirus pandemic. The rise in attacks comes as fraudsters capitalise on virus fears
Published on May 1, 2020
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Environment
Paris at the forefront of green cities?
When Paris mayor Anne Hidalgo came to power in 2014, she made no mystery of her intentions: put an end to centuries of pollution and put the capital of France
Published on March 5, 2020
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Ethics & Compliance
The social impact of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in Africa: where do we go from here?
In order to complete its industrialization, Africa has long resorted to Foreign Direct Investments. Foreign companies seek new opportunities in a land which has already carried off many successes, but…
Published on December 2, 2019
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Companies
“Dealing with central banks requires transparency and security”: interview with Thomas Savare, Chief Executive Officer of Oberthur Fiduciaire
You work mainly for governments and your clients are central banks, is the customer relationship different from that with private companies? Obviously, when dealing with public institutions, the stakes go
Published on July 22, 2019
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Companies
Ethics and transparency exportable everywhere: the example of the French company Citelum
Recognizing the benefits and importance of corporate social responsibility (CSR) is crucial in business today. Some companies engage with it as if it were part of a trend, while for…
Published on June 11, 2019
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Companies
Gift boxes: Wonderbox increasing cruise speed
French gift box leader Wonderbox is acquiring foreign competitors at a rapid pace, in order to consolidate its position on the European market. As one of the few survivors on…
Published on February 8, 2019
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Citizenship
Society: the social utility of cash
Some say a man is only worth the sum of his possessions; should we produce bank statements, instead of identification, when stopped by the police? But what if the money…
Published on January 6, 2019
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Politics
Why we should not hope for a cashless society
Would a 100% cashless society constitute a leap forward in human evolution? Probably not, despite what influencers try to suggest nowadays. Yes, cash usage decreases. But making cash disappear could…
Published on August 25, 2018
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