Economy

In an OpinionWay survey for CCI France, 54% of respondents say they are confident in the companies in their territory, but only 27% in the French economy.

The French have twice as much confidence in businesses in their territory as in the French economy in general, and their morale is weighed down by the economic situation, an OpinionWay survey for CCI France noted on Thursday. According to the results of this study, entitled “The French and businesses in 2024”, 54% of those questioned say they are confident in the businesses in their territory, but only 27% in the French economy.

The economic situation in France has a negative impact on the morale of 57% of them, a positive impact for 19% and no impact for 24%. 72% say they are “worried” regarding both the French economy and the world economy, a little less (69%) for the European economy. Concern varies from one category to another: thus, people belonging to higher socio-professional categories are more confident regarding the French economy this year (31%) than people from working-class categories (20%). Only 20% of residents of rural communities are confident, compared to 34% in the Paris metropolitan area, and their morale is lower than elsewhere (66%).

The French pay attention to purchasing power, local production and short circuits

The majority of French people (55%) expect companies to make a greater commitment to purchasing power. However, 41% of those questioned also mentioned local production and short circuits, and 39% wanted them to commit to Made in France. Commitments on the revitalization of territories (cited by 21% of those questioned), the inclusion within the company of young people, seniors, disabled people, refugees, etc. (15%) or innovation (9%) appear much more secondary.

A majority (65%) of French people would also be ready to invest in a French company in return for a tax advantage, and 71% in exchange for preferential purchasing conditions on the products or services offered by this company. Among “the actors acting most for the guidance of young people”, 69% of respondents cite independent educational establishments (universities, schools), relatives (63%) and professional branches (55%). Companies are cited by 39% of respondents, the State by 23%.

Finally, almost half (46%) of French people believe that companies in sectors affected by the organization of the Olympic Games, such as tourism, construction or transport, are currently ready to properly host the event. Just over half (54%) think they will be ready when the Games start.

The study was carried out among a representative sample of 1,005 people, on January 3 and 4, 2024, by self-administered online questionnaire.

The International Business Bank (BNI Angola) reinforced, last week, its Share Capital with 8.5 billion kwanzas, rising from 37 to 45 billion kwanzas, to provide itself with an adequate equity structure

The decision results from an Extraordinary General Meeting among shareholders, held on December 28, 2023, and also aims to enable the institution to face, with greater solidity, the development of its activity. According to a note from BNI, to which the press had access, the deliberation tends to respond to the requirements arising from the regulatory framework for compliance with capital ratios.

“In an increasingly demanding market in which we operate, we want to be up to the needs of our customers, both in terms of the quality of service and the variety of products and technological solutions we provide”, says the institution.

Banco de Negócios Internacional sees itself as a pioneer in certain services and emphasizes that the increase in Share Capital will allow it to move in this direction and be in perfect alignment with the instructions of the regulator (Banco Nacional de Angola). BNI has 17 years of experience in national banking, with branches in several provinces.