November 2016
Toward an End to the Crisis?
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Hervé Novelli: Are We Heading Toward an End to the Crisis?
Following his remarks during the breakfast forum on November 22, 2016, Hervé Novelli expressed confidence that a way out of the crisis could be found and in the means to achieve it.
François Asselin: Are We Moving Toward an End to the Crisis?
Following his remarks during the breakfast forum on November 22, François Asselin expressed confidence in a possible way out of the crisis and in the means to achieve it.
Hervé Novelli Speaks Out on Intercompany Loans
Hervé Novelli discussed this measure, which 89% of the companies surveyed as part of the “ Cabinet ARC ”/IFOP survey believe could lead to economic dependence.
François Asselin Speaks on Inter-Company Loans
On November 22, 2016, François Asselin spoke on the topic “Are We Finally Going to Emerge from the Crisis?” and, more specifically, addressed the issue of intercompany lending and the potential lack of interest among companies in this practice.
Hervé Novelli, the “father” of the LME
80,000 French companies were able to weather the crisis thanks to Oséo, which provides support across the entire corporate financing chain.
Jean-Marc Sylvestre comments on the remarks made by Mr. Asselin and Mr. Novelli
Jean-Marc Sylvestre, a columnist, comments on remarks made by François Asselin, president of the CGPME, and Hervé Novelli, former Secretary of State for Business and Foreign Trade. They expressed their views on a possible way out of the economic crisis and on the effects of the LME Act.
Biography of François Asselin
François Asselin is the CEO of Asselin, a company specializing in carpentry, joinery, metalwork, and traditional cabinetmaking. He is also a member of the Economic, Social, and Environmental Council and serves on the board of directors of the public investment bank BPI France. In 2015, he was elected president of the CPME (Confederation of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises), which represents approximately 1,500,000 SMEs. Mr. Asselin has been a guest at the breakfast debates on two occasions.
Biography of Hervé Novelli
Hervé Novelli is a member of the board of directors of the Center for Financial Professions. He began his political career as a Member of the National Assembly representing Indre-et-Loire from 1993 to 1997, before being elected to the European Parliament from 1999 to 2002. After serving another term as a deputy in the National Assembly, he was appointed Secretary of State for Commerce, Crafts, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Tourism, Services, and Consumer Affairs from 2008 to 2010.