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The faces of Societe Generale

By Breuil Xavier | Historian | 10/04/12
The history of diversity in the Group
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Societe Generale without borders

By Breuil Xavier | Historian | 28/03/12
The history of the Group's international expansion.
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SOGINNOVE: an innovation to help innovative enterprises

By Breuil Xavier | Historian | 21/03/12
In 1973, when the world economy was facing the effects of the first oil crisis, Societe Generale created Soginnove.
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Letter from Chairman Lorain

By Marjolaine Meeschaert | Archivist | 26/01/12
True, times have changed. 1964 was a time of sustained and structured growth. The nationalised Société Générale was developing its business and services in a fast-expanding economy. Its network was growing both in France and internationally. Its retail customer deposits reached the same levels a ...
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How Societe Generale helped André Malraux

By Xavier Breuil | Historian | 22/11/11
Since its creation in 1864, Societe Generale has provided financial support to the art world.
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The history of the Rugby World Cup

By Xavier Breuil | Historian at the Historical Archives | 17/10/11
Despite being a relative newcomer, the Rugby World Cup has managed to place itself as one of the major global sporting events in just 25 years. We look at its creation and development.
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Societe Generale, its employees and major rugby competitions

By Xavier Breuil | Historian at the Historical Archives | 03/10/11
The quality of its rugby-playing employees and other members of the CASG meant that Societe Generale was present in the major international competitions from 1920 to 1963.
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The European Heritage Days at Societe Generale's central branch: a confirmed success

By Marjolaine Maeschaert | Head of Societe Generale's Historic Archives | 20/09/11
Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September, over 3,300 visitors walked the mosaic floors at Societe Generale's central branch, warmly welcomed by the branch's staff. This figure was slightly higher than last year.
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European Heritage Days - a celebration of arts and crafts at our Central Branch

By Marjolaine Meeschaert | Head of Societe Generale's Historic Archives | 14/09/11
Societe Generale’s central branch is opening its doors for the European Heritage Days. The branch’s employees will act as tour guides for the weekend and show visitors around the majestic building they work in.
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90 years of employee training at Societe Generale

By Xavier Breuil | Historian at the Historical Archives | 31/05/11
Training was introduced at Societe Generale in 1921. The training structure, for many years considered the best in the financial market, is a real trademark of the company. A look back at 90 years of education within the company.