02 October 2023 | Policy | Position - Recommendation DOC-2019-16 DOC-2019-16 sets out the due diligence obligations with regard to clients and their beneficial owners, as provided by Articles L. 561-4-1 and following of the Monetary and Financial Code, taking account of the essential contributions of the 4th directive and 5th directive, and notably the reinforcement of the risk-based approach, the distinction… … for the existence of this structure (e.g. organisation/supervision of inheritance, etc.), the context of its … and Financial Code, i.e. either an entity subject to supervision by the ACPR, except for intermediaries in banking … intermediaries in crowdfunding, or an entity subject to supervision by the AMF, or a law or accounting professional; … |
28 September 2023 | News | MiFID II product governance requirements: the AMF applies the updated ESMA guidelines The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has published an update to its Position DOC-2018-04 to incorporate updates to the guidelines issued by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on product governance requirements. The AMF also updates its Position-Recommendation DOC-2006-23 to extend the scope of these revised guidelines… … and foster greater convergence in their interpretation and supervision. They will accordingly strengthen investor … |
25 September 2023 | Article | Promoting more sustainable finance Climate urgency is an absolute priority, confirming the relevance of the AMF's pioneering position with respect to sustainable finance. Finance must contribute to the transition to a more sustainable economy. Sustainable finance is an integral part of all the AMF’s missions and activities. … the regulator's role in providing support for and supervision of market participants (issuers, fund managers, … |
28 August 2023 | AMF news release | The AMF pays tribute to Jacques Delmas-Marsalet The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jacques Delmas-Marsalet. A board member of the Commission des Opérations de Bourse (COB) from 2000 to 2003, and then of the AMF from 2003 to 2014, he played a key role in improving retail investor protection and supervision of the marketing of financial products. … a key role in improving retail investor protection and supervision of the marketing of financial products. The AMF … a key role in improving retail investor protection and supervision of the marketing of financial products. … The AMF … |
10 August 2023 | Annual Report | 2022 AMF Annual Report In its 2022 annual report, the AMF takes stock of a year marked by the return of inflation and the war in Ukraine, as well as a changing financial environment confronted by new risks. Markets were highly volatile. At the same time, Paris became the European Union's leading financial center in terms of market capitalization. Beyond this context,… … jeunes investisseurs - 3 questions à Claire Castanet La supervision par la donnée - 3 questions à Louis Jeanneret Les … |
28 July 2023 | News | Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) publishes a policy document to incorporate the guidelines of the European Banking Authority (EBA) on the use of remote customer onboarding solutions. … I of the Monetary and Financial Code, which fall under the supervision of the AMF in terms of AML/CFT, including in … |
01 January 2024 | Policy | Recommendation DOC-2020-07 … Document created on September 22, 2020 12/18 2° As part of supervision of transactions, the applicant must describe the … AML/CFT procedures manual for staff. 2° As part of supervision of transactions, the applicant must describe the … AML/CFT procedures manual for staff. 2° As part of supervision of transactions, the applicant must describe the … |
17 July 2023 | Public statements | Speech by Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, AMF Chair – Publication of 2022 annual report AMF and the strategic guidelines for the period 2023-2027 – Monday 26 June 2023 … and fund managers), and by performing operational supervision with a view to ensuring the integrity and quality … |
11 July 2023 | News | The AMF reinforces the visibility of its blacklists through Open Data Open Data is a key component of the ICData programme involving data governance and a more intensive use of data for supervision. It is a way for the Autorité des Marchés Financiers to share its data assets with banks, asset management companies, online brokers, social networking platforms, consumer associations, public authorities, other… … data governance and a more intensive use of data for supervision. It is a way for the Autorité des Marchés … data governance and a more intensive use of data for supervision. It is a way for the Autorité des Marchés … |
04 July 2023 | AMF news release | The AMF examines the systems for valuation of the less liquid assets of UCITS and AIFs As part of a Common Supervisory Action on the European level, the Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) surveyed investment management companies on how they value the less liquid assets in their portfolios. The AMF performed inspections for 10 of them, invested in real estate assets or corporate bonds. In a summary document, it draws the lessons… … valuation of the less liquid assets of UCITS and AIFs … Supervision … Asset management … |