12 June 2020 | AMF’s EU positions | Response of the AMF to the European public consultation on the review of the Non-Financial Reporting Directive The Non-financial Reporting Directive (2014/95/EU) requires companies with more than 500 employees to disclose the non-financial risks and opportunities that they consider material for their business model. Within the context of the European Green Deal aiming to make the European economy competitive and more sustainable, the European Commission… … of the European Green Deal aiming to make the European economy competitive and more sustainable, the European … of the European Green Deal aiming to make the European economy competitive and more sustainable, the European … Europe & international … Financial disclosures & corporate financing … Asset management … |
20 May 2020 | AMF news release | As the decisive moment of the half-year accounts approaches, the AMF underlines some principles to respect The AMF is aware of the difficulties being encountered by companies in the context of the coronavirus epidemic and is determined to provide them with effective support through this period. It has therefore published on its website some key items when addressing the presentation of the half-year financial report and the communication that… … of the effects of the coronavirus epidemic on the economy and on the activity of listed companies, the … markets on financial risks (any debt renegotiations or new financing, for example); the news release on the results and … |
05 May 2020 | News | Eight French regulators publish a working paper on their role and tools in the face of climate change All energies must now be mobilised to respond to the Covid-19 epidemic and its human, economic and social consequences. The effects of the epidemic, which are currently manifesting themselves in a significant drop in greenhouse gas emissions due to the sudden and sharp economic slowdown, are also questioning our current modes of production and… … a specific role to play, such as the financial sector in financing the investments necessary for the transition to a low-carbon economy. Regardless of their sector, companies must be more … |
05 May 2020 | News | Robert Ophèle explains the AMF’s actions in response to the Covid-19 crisis To mark the publication of the AMF’s annual report, AMF Chairman Robert Ophèle explained, during a virtual press conference, the various measures taken in recent weeks to ensure the orderly operation of the markets and financial ecosystem as a whole during the coronavirus epidemic. He also touched upon the challenges that lay ahead. … markets must be kept open because they are essential for financing the economy in times of crisis and they will be essential for financing the recovery” , stressed Ophèle. The AMF Chairman … |
08 April 2020 | News | Retail investors: find answers to the questions you are asking yourself in the context of the coronavirus pandemic (covid-19) Many of you have contacted the Autorité des Marchés Financiers for answers to the questions you are asking yourself regarding the impact of the coronavirus-induced health crisis on financial markets and on your investments.
Here are a few clarifications. We will update this page regularly in order to provide the best answers we can to all your… … classes such as debt securities, which are essential for financing the economy. To shut down financial markets, we would have to be … |
03 April 2020 | AMF news release | Covid-19: The AMF informs shareholders and listed companies of the exceptional measures taken for the organisation of shareholders’ meetings The Autorité des Marchés Financiers draws the attention of investors to the special procedures adopted for participating in this year’s shareholders’ meetings during this exceptional health crisis period. It is recommending that listed companies follow certain best practices, whenever this is possible. … and were set out in a message from the Ministry for the Economy and Finances (see link below). The aim is to enable … meetings … Covid-19 … Financial disclosures & corporate financing … |
25 February 2020 | | The AMF at a glance The AMF is an independent public authority responsible for ensuring that savings invested in financial products are protected, providing investors with adequate information and supervising the orderly operation of markets. … revolution and helping to meet the new challenges of the financing of the economy. Poignée de main … Our CSR … We consider sustainable … |
17 January 2020 | Public statements | Speech by Robert Ophèle, AMF Chairman - 2020 New year wishes - Wednesday 8 January - Palais Brongniart Check against delivery … sector. This was the case for market performance and the financing of our economy, as well for European integration. The weak spell … it is coupled with an unprecedented disengagement from financing via the issue of listed shares. For the first time … |
08 January 2020 | AMF news release | The Autorité des Marchés Financiers unveils its priorities for 2020 During his New Year address to the press, AMF Chairman Robert Ophèle presented the regulator’s priorities for action and supervision for 2020. As the United Kingdom prepares to leave the European Union, the AMF is working to make financial markets more efficient, better integrated and more attractive. … for 2020 … With respect to market developments, the financing of our economy and European integration, 2019 turned out to be a … this is accompanied by an unprecedented disengagement from financing via the issue of listed shares," highlighted AMF … |
05 December 2019 | Report / study | Key figures for asset management in 2018 - Investment management company assets under management After a steady increase in assets under management since 2013, the French asset management sector came up against unfavourable stock markets, an increase in the volatility index and lower key rates in 2018. Nevertheless, the impact of this context varied according to the type of instrument, product or assets managed. This report presents an… … with longer maturities, and play an essential role in financing the economy. … 2.1.4. Assets under management by mixed UCIs … … the end of September 2018. Most of the loans are for the financing of private companies mostly composed of SMEs (62%), … |