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Nicolas Puech's former wealth manager targeted by lawsuit

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 25.07.2024 at 05:00 GMT Reading time 2 min

Éric Freymond, the long-time financial adviser to one of Émile Hermès's main heirs, stands accused of using another magnate's fortune for his own ends.

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Switzerland Nicolas Puech's former wealth manager targeted by lawsuit

Éric Freymond, the long-time financial adviser to one of Émile Hermès's main heirs, stands accused of using another magnate's fortune for his own ends.

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War over six million missing Hermès shares goes nuclear

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