27 October 2022 | Article | Bringing about regulatory change The AMF enacts the rules that apply to the players and products that fall within its remit: financial markets, listed companies, financial transactions, financial intermediaries, collective investment products, etc. In addition, the Authority participates in the development of European and international regulation. … drapeau … The AMF contributes to developing European and international regulations … The AMF plays a key role with … system as a whole, the ESRB is responsible for ensuring Europe's financial stability and preventing the occurrence of … (SCSI), as well as the FSB Regional Consultative Group for Europe. Lastly, through its Ombudsman, the AMF works with the … |
12 October 2022 | News | The AMF encourages French participants to provide feedback to ESMA’s call for evidence on the implementation of the Shareholders Rights Directive (SRD 2) On October 11th, ESMA published a call for evidence aimed at gathering feedback from stakeholders on the effectiveness of SRD 2 provisions in the areas of shareholders’ identification, transmission of information and the facilitation of the exercise of shareholder rights, as well as the transparency of proxy advisors. … the Shareholders Rights Directive (SRD 2) … Governance … Europe & international … |
11 August 2022 | AMF news release | The AMF informs the public of the partial suspension by the CySEC of VPR Safe Financial Group Limited’s authorisation to operate in France The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) issued on August 3, 2022 a decision to partially suspend the authorisation of the investment firm VPR Safe Financial Group Limited to exercise activities and provide investment services in France, due to suspicions of allegated violations of the relevant regulation. … in France … Investment services … Savings protection … Europe & international … |
27 July 2022 | News | AMF's response to the International Sustainability Standards Board’s consultation on the exposure drafts on international sustainability disclosures The AMF publishes a position paper, complemented by a technical appendix, in response to the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) consultation on the exposure drafts on sustainability disclosure standards. … AMF's response to the International Sustainability Standards Board’s consultation on the exposure drafts on international sustainability disclosures … The AMF welcomes … sustainability disclosures … Regulatory developments … Europe & international … Sustainable Finance … Periodic & … |
27 July 2022 | AMF’s EU positions | AMF's response to the ISSB consultation on the exposure drafts on sustainability disclosures The AMF welcomes the ambition, announced at COP26, to develop a set of international standards for sustainability disclosures by the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board). In its position paper, complemented by a technical appendix, the AMF shares its main recommendations namely to improve the interoperability of international… … the ambition, announced at COP26, to develop a set of international standards for sustainability disclosures by the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board). In its … on sustainability disclosures … Regulatory developments … Europe & international … Sustainable Finance … Financial … |
27 July 2022 | News | AMF's response to the EFRAG consultation on the draft European sustainability reporting standards In this position paper and its responses to the EFRAG's (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) questionnaires, the AMF welcomes the ambition of the EFRAG’s work to develop European standards covering the broad range of ESG topics and adopting a double materiality approach. The AMF also draws attention to important points of vigilance. … on the draft European sustainability reporting standards … International interoperability … In a context of multiple … EFRAG to closely work in particular with the ISSB (International Sustainability Standards Board) to seek a good … reporting standards … Regulatory developments … Europe & international … Sustainable Finance … Periodic & … |
27 July 2022 | AMF’s EU positions | AMF's response to EFRAG public consultation on the draft European sustainability reporting standards In this position paper and its responses to the EFRAG's (European Financial Reporting Advisory Group) questionnaires, the AMF welcomes the ambition of the EFRAG’s work to develop European standards covering the broad range of ESG topics and adopting a double materiality approach. The AMF also draws attention to important points of vigilance. … reporting standards … Regulatory developments … Europe & international … Sustainable Finance … Periodic & ongoing … |
27 July 2022 | News | Crypto-asset markets: Agreement reached on the European Crypto-Assets regulation (MiCA) On June 30,2022, at the end of the inter-institutional negotiations (trilogues) between the Parliament, Council and European Commission, the draft European regulation on markets in crypto-assets ("MiCA") achieved a provisional political agreement. This agreement is welcomed by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), which hopes that this text,… … of a series of measures relating to digital finance in Europe ("Digital finance package"), and aims to regulate … (MiCA) … Crypto-assets … Innovation … Cooperation … Europe & international … |
08 July 2022 | AMF news release | The AMF publishes its 2022 Markets and Risk Outlook Against the backdrop of war in Ukraine and a resurgence in health risks, the 2022 edition notes increased economic and financial risks: inflationary pressures, acceleration of monetary policy normalisation, pressure on corporate solvency, and a financial market repricing. … resilient to the impact of the sanctions applied by the international community against Russia and its ally Belarus, … and Risk Outlook … Risk and Trend Mapping … Markets … Europe & international … Asset management … |
02 June 2022 | News | The AMF reiterates its call for a European regulation of ESG data, ratings, and related services In its response to the European Commission's public consultation on ESG ratings, the AMF reiterates the need for a European regulatory framework for providers of ESG data, ratings and related services. … regulation of ESG data, ratings, and related services … Europe & international … Sustainable Finance … Asset management … |