The Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) Authority and Paris EUROPLACE have signed a Memorandum of Understanding setting out areas of co-operation between both organizations to help develop the growth of financial services between their two countries. The agreement was signed by Stuart PEARCE, CEO and Director General of the QFC Authority and by Arnaud de BRESSON, Managing Director, Paris EUROPLACE. The signature of the document took place during the visit of the French Minister of Economy, Industry and Employment, Mrs Christine LAGARDE, who is leading a French business delegation to Qatar.