Financial Compliance

Cooperative Banks vs. Commercial Banks: Lending Conditions

A paper published by the Banque de France analyzes lending conditions for corporate loans in France. It finds that cooperative banks charge higher rates and require less collateral than commercial banks, but relationship lending can alter these dynamics over time.

ACPR and AMF Joint Approach on Client Sustainability Preferences

The ACPR and AMF have jointly developed a supervisory approach to help financial investment advisers and life insurance professionals comply with client sustainability preferences under MiFID II and IDD. This guidance aims to facilitate the effective application of regulatory requirements and enhance client protection.

AMF and ACPR Warn Against Unauthorized Forex and Crypto-Asset Derivative Providers

The French AMF and ACPR have issued a warning against several entities offering unauthorized investments in Forex and crypto-asset derivatives in France. These entities are operating without the necessary authorization, posing a risk to investors.

AMF Warns Public About Unauthorized Crypto-Asset Entities

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has warned the public about unauthorized entities offering crypto-asset services in France. Since the beginning of 2025, the AMF has identified and added 71 new websites to its list of entities operating illegally.

AMF Warns Public About Unauthorized Miscellaneous Asset Investment Entities

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has warned the public about several unauthorized entities offering investments in miscellaneous assets. Since January 1, 2025, the AMF has added 10 new websites to its blacklist of unauthorized offers, including those in food products, wines, and gold.

AMF Warns Public Against Fraudulent Investment Services Impersonating Financière du Nogentais

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has issued a warning to the public regarding fraudulent investment services impersonating Financière du Nogentais. The AMF has blacklisted the website www.gestion.finance for falsely claiming to be a regulated entity offering investment services.

AMF and ACPR Warn Against Unregulated Forex and Crypto-Asset Derivatives

The French AMF and ACPR have issued a warning to the public regarding entities offering investments in unregulated Forex and crypto-asset derivatives. These entities are operating without the necessary authorization in France, posing risks to investors.

AMF Requests Extension of RAPID NUTRITION Share Suspension

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has requested an extension of the trading suspension for RAPID NUTRITION shares until April 10, 2026. This action is due to ongoing investigations into suspected market manipulation, specifically a 'pump and dump' scheme.

AMF Barometer: Women's Investment Differences Persist

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has released a special edition of its Savings and Investment Barometer highlighting persistent gender differences in investment. The report indicates that women remain significantly underrepresented in stock market, crowdfunding, and crypto-asset investments.

AMF Publishes Findings on Client Sustainability Preferences Inspections

The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has published the findings of its inspections regarding the consideration of client sustainability preferences by investment services providers. The report analyzes how firms are integrating these preferences into their advisory processes, aligning with new European regulatory frameworks.