03 June 2026 | Article | Obtaining a DASP registration/optional licensing Do you want to know in which cases registration with the AMF as a Digital Asset Service Provider (DASP) is mandatory? To obtain an optional licensing? You will find all the information on the subject here, together with the list of registered DASPs and the list of DASPs licensed by the AMF. |
28 May 2026 | Article | Promoting more sustainable finance Establishing a framework to support the financing of a more sustainable economy has long been a commitment of the AMF. This pioneering position, adopted in 2018, is reaffirmed in the AMF’s “Impact 2027” strategic guidelines, published in 2023, which identify promoting more sustainable finance as a key priority … unit. This unit, focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, fosters dialogue between the AMF and … unit. This unit, focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, fosters dialogue between the AMF and … unit. This unit, focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues, fosters dialogue between the AMF and … |
21 May 2026 | Article | Operating as a crowdfunding service provider in France In which cases can you apply to the AMF for authorisation to become a crowdfunding service provider? How do you obtain this authorisation? Have you been authorised as a crowdfunding service provider in another Member State of the European Union (EU) and would like to offer your services in France? Find all the useful information here. … of communication that will be used 6 Description of the governance arrangements and internal control mechanism to … including risk- management and accounting procedures 1 Governance arrangements Description of: (a) The internal … |
24 April 2026 | Spot Inspections | Summary of SPOT inspections on the digital client journey As an extension of the work carried out by the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) on retail investor protection, and as announced in its supervisory priorities for 2025, a series of short thematic inspections (SPOTs) was carried out on the digital pathways offered to retail clients for subscribing to and placing orders for financial instruments… … for other purposes (e.g., in the context of product governance or in the context of advised services to the same … regular demonstrations of digital journeys within certain governance structures. However, these measures remain … - Demonstrating digital journeys within certain governance structures. Regulatory reminder 3: - Article 22 of … |
23 April 2026 | In-depth | Transition to T+1 settlement of transactions On 18 June 2025, the European Parliament and the European Conseil reached an agreement to shorten the settlement cycle to T+1. The final text was published in the official journal on 14 October 2025 and will enter into application on 11 October 2027.From 11 October 2027, transactions on transferable securities executed on trading venues and… … Which governance for this project at European and national level? … The move to T+1 follows a specific governance including (i) an Industry Committee composed of … cycle to T+1 including an overview of the European governance, its 2024 report on this topic and the Industry … |
10 April 2026 | Article | Our Governance The Autorité des Marchés Financiers has two distinct collegial bodies: the Board, chaired by the AMF Chair, and the Enforcement Committee. The Chair appoints a Secretary General. Focus on our governance. … Our Governance … its objectives by assessing its risk management, audit and governance processes systematically and methodically. It … The Chair appoints a Secretary General. Focus on our governance. Our Governance … Our Governance … its objectives by assessing its risk management, audit and governance processes systematically and methodically. It … |
08 April 2026 | Bilateral MoU | FMSB - 2026 - Consultation Agreement to strengthen the relationship Consultation agreement between the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) and the Financial Markets Standards Board (FMSB) … Agreement. 3 FMSB Ownership, Purpose, Structure and Governance 3.1 FMSB is a privately-owned organisation, funded … sub- committees and working groups) are appointed by FMSB governance processes. 3.4 FMSB prepares and updates annually … |
07 April 2026 | Enforcement Committee news releases | The AMF Enforcement Committee fines a financial investment advisor and its directors for breaches of their professional obligations In its decision of 1 April 2026, the Enforcement Committee imposed a fine of €300,000 on Kerdiz Finance et Conseil, and fines of €75,000 euros each on its directors at the time of the facts, Anthony Finck and Marc Peuvrier. These sanctions are accompanied by a temporary ban on exercising the activity of financial investment advisor for a period of… … had not applied the measures set out in its product governance procedure, the purpose of which is to provide … had not applied the measures set out in its product governance procedure, the purpose of which is to provide … had not applied the measures set out in its product governance procedure, the purpose of which is to provide … |
31 March 2026 | Spot Inspections | Summary of SPOT inspections of the compliance and internal control functions within asset management companies The scope of this SPOT campaign encompassed the compliance and internal control functions in place within five asset management companies ("AMCs"). The campaign was part of an ESMA common supervisory action (CSA) for the 2025 financial year. It follows on from the SPOT campaign conducted in 2020 on the outsourcing of internal control. An… … and internal control functions are essential for governance and risk management. They ensure that the … functions, and their links with management through robust governance, ensure that risks and recommendations are … of the compliance and internal control functions on governance bodies, the set of procedures relating to the … |
26 March 2026 | Policy | Position - Recommendation DOC-2012-19 - … company should ensure that the conditions regarding the governance and management of conflicts of interest that the … (for SASs - simplified joint-stock companies), rules of governance to try and avoid deadlock situations. 10 For asset … company should ensure that the conditions regarding the governance and management of conflicts of interest that the … |
