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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.

ACPR Adapts to AI Risks and Gains in Financial Sector

The ACPR, France's financial supervisor, has published guidance on adapting to the risks and gains of Artificial Intelligence in the financial sector. This guidance supplements the European AI Act and outlines the ACPR's approach to supervising AI systems, emphasizing the need for enhanced expertise and cooperation.

Report on Preventing Rebound Accounts for Laundering Fraud Proceeds

The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR) has released a report detailing a thematic study on French accounts used for laundering fraud proceeds and the AML/CTF systems of supervised financial institutions. The report aims to prevent the use of rebound accounts for illicit activities.

ACPR Presents 2026 Work Programme and Risk Assessment

The ACPR has published its 2026 work programme and risk assessment, outlining priority areas for financial system supervision. These priorities align with the Banque de France's risk assessment and incorporate supervisory objectives from the SSM, EBA, SRB, and EIOPA.

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 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 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 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.