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Published on June 19, the new FAIR – La Croix solidarity finance barometer reveals that solidarity savings now account for 0.5% of the French total financial savings, up from 0.45% in 2022. With a 15% increase in 2023, solidarity finance has surpassed 30 billion euros in assets!
In 2023, 680 million euros were invested in projects with social, ecological, and international impact. This positive momentum shows that solidarity finance continues to gain ground and is becoming firmly established in the French financial landscape.
Thierry Sibieude, President of FAIR – Label Finansol, highlights the priorities for the future: enhance distributor training, leverage collected data, and assess the social impact of investments to make solidarity finance even more transparent and effective.
Facing social and environmental challenges in Seine-Saint-Denis, Les Valoristes stands out with an innovative approach to circular and solidarity-based economy. Founded by Ngoc-Lan Loi, this eco-social structure is committed to building a more inclusive world by reintegrating people distant from employment through on-the-job training as valorization agents.
Les Valoristes not only reduce waste but also transform it into opportunities. Their mission is to contribute to the ecological shift by repurposing materials and creating upcycled furniture from construction and public works waste.
Kudos to this initiative, which combines social and environmental impact while contributing to the positive transformation of Seine-Saint-Denis!
Jean-Marc Palhon, Chairman of EXTENDAM, explained: “The market is lacking rooms to meet demand. Occupancy rates and prices are nowadays very high across Europe. Trends will probably change during the next 12 to 18 months. If interest rates continue to decline, many investors will be less concerned and will have easier access to credit, which will boost asset values“.
To optimize opportunities in this market, real estate private equity funds remain a preferred option. By investing in both property and business assets, these funds offer a dual source of income: regular rental payments and potential capital gains from the business. Expected returns can reach double-digit levels, though they vary depending on the strategies employed.
Read Aurélie Fardeau’s full analysis on the attractiveness of hotel investment in the magazine Option Finance