Strauss-Kahn resigns amid French scandal over political finance; shock waves fail to roil markets, in sign of times in an integrating Europe
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France's Finance Minister Dominique Strauss-Kahn resigned on Nov 2, 1999, amid allegations he accepted a 603,000 French franc payment for a false legal counsel contract. This change is not expected to have a major effect on French economic policy.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 1999
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Pinault's son named to post at family concern
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Francois-Henri Pinault has been appointed by his father, Francois Pinault, as the new co-manager of Financiere Pinault. The 38-year old Pinault will be tasked with managing Artemis's assets in Pinault Printemps Redoute SA and in Bouyges SA.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2001
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Pinault Printemps appoints new head of e-commerce
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Pinault Printemps Redoute SA has named Francois-Henri Pinault to become its new deputy chief executive officer head of electronic commerce development.
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2000
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