October 2011
Monthly report
- HEADLINES
>> A dynamic Societe Generale retail banking network in action at the Bouc-Bel-Air branch
The Societe Generale branch in Bouc-Bel-Air, near Aix-en-Provence, will open on 2 November. The branch manager, Jennifer Lecourt, explains why this branch opening exemplifies the momentum in the French retail banking network.
>> Ladies, we’re listening!
We are sensitive to the increasing proportion of women in our client base and we wanted to discuss their expectations of banking relationships and the solutions we could provide.
- OUR BUSINESSES
>> Lyxor launches ETF Quality Charter for clients
The ETF Quality Charter sets Lyxor’s commitments in terms of transparency, efficiency and liquidity toinvestors.
>> Invest in an SRI fund and give meaning to your savings
In an interview, Philippe Chaker talks about the long-term commitments of the financial world to sustainable development.
>> Chênes en'Or 2011 (2011 Golden Oaks): family businesses in northern France rewarded by Societe Generale
On Thursday 13 October, Societe Generale, in association with the magazine Eco 121, distributed awards to family businesses in northern France as part of the 1st edition of the Chênes en’Or.
>> Societe Generale Securities Services mandated by LBO France Gestion to provide depositary bank services
SGSS has won the consultation process launched by LBO France Gestion to provide depositary bank services for 54 French-domicilied capital funds (FCPR), representing a total of 3 billion euros of funds committed.
- OUR HUMAN RESOURCES
>> 2011 Tribune Women’s Awards: Exceptional women in the spotlight!
As it is does every year, Societe Generale is sponsoring the daily paper La Tribune's awards for women with exceptional careers. Françoise Mercadal-Delasalles, Group Head of Resources and Innovation, has been nominated in the Finance category of the second annual awards!
>> Citizen Act - Season 6. Our business game is firmly focused on corporate social responsibility
Inventing responsible practices for today and tomorrow – that's our challenge for the students (Bachelors and Masters) from around the world taking part in the latest edition of our business game, scheduled for 3 October through 5 December 2011.
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- OUR COMMITMENTS
>> "Wealth in diversity"
Paris business school HEC is integrating students from disadvantaged areas for the fourth year. Societe Generale, as sponsor of the programme associating Master HEC Entrepreneurs and Nos Quartiers ont des Talents, places a lot of importance on encouraging diversity. Mathieu Vedrenne, Chief of Staff to Frédéric Oudéa, talks about his involvement.
>> The Societe Generale Collection returns to the FIAC for a second year
From October 20 to 23, the Societe Generale Collection will be at the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) with different events designed to increase public awareness of the artists it supports.








