Events listed in [AMF] Autorité des marchés financiers
Redressement et résolution des chambres de compensation : l’AMF applique les ...
ID 24420
The AMF updates its doctrine with a new position DOC-2023-06 implementing ESMA guidelines ESMA91-372-1704, ESMA91-372-1700 & ESMA91-372-2070 on temporary restrictions, early intervention measures and the circumstances under which a central counterparty is failing or likely to fail in accordance with the Regulation relating to central counterparties’ recovery and resolution. Published on 1st and 2nd June 2023, **these 3 guidelines aim to ensure consistent and ...
Infrastructures de marché sur blockchain : adaptation du cadre législatif et ...
ID 24410
The implementation of the European regulation on a pilot regime for market infrastructures based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) on 23 March 2023 allows for temporary exemptions from certain financial services legislation, enabling experimentation with DLT in post-market activities. France responded by updating its securities law to align with the pilot regime, introducing the financial bearer title in a shared electronic registration system. The ...
L’AMF mise sur l’Open Data pour renforcer la visibilité de ses listes noires
ID 24152
The AMF enhances the visibility of its blacklists through Open Data, as part of the ICData program aimed at data governance and enhanced data usage for supervision. The AMF shares its data assets with various entities, including banks, asset management companies, online brokers, social networking platforms, consumer associations, public authorities, other regulators, and financial researchers. To achieve this, the AMF makes its blacklists accessible ...
L’AMF répond à la consultation de la Commission européenne sur les projets de ...
ID 24101
In its Position Paper, the AMF has responded to the EC’s draft delegated act on ESRS. The AMF supports this work in developing the ESRS standards, yet raises several important considerations for the European Commission regarding the ESRS standards. Indeed, the AMF supports the ESRS as a step towards a robust sustainability framework for companies. It emphasizes the **importance of proper materiality assessment and ...
L’AMF accompagne les sociétés cotées dans la mise en œuvre du nouveau cadre ...
ID 23782
The AMF announced it will assists companies in fulfilling new sustainability reporting requirements in the context of the EC’s future European Sustainability Reporting Standards, which aim to provide detailed information on social, environmental, and governance issues. Indeed, companies will need to disclose their risks and opportunities related to these issues, as well as the impacts of their activities on the environment and society. This ...
L’AMF publie un papier de discussion sur la finance décentralisée (DeFi)
ID 23774
The AMF has published a discussion paper on DeFi, exploring its disruptive impact on the digital economy. DeFi offers an alternative to traditional financial services by leveraging blockchain technology and automated, decentralised operations. The paper emphasizes the use of distributed ledger technology, emerging governance mechanisms, and the replacement of centralized institutions with automated software. While DeFi presents opportunities for technological innovation, it a ...
Financement participatif : l’AMF publie une position sur les communications ...
ID 23749
The AMF has released a Position 2023-05 that outlines the requirements for marketing communications of ECSPs operating in France. This position serves as a complement to the marketing communication requirements established by Regulation (EU) 2020/1503, which focuses on European crowdfunding service providers for businesses. The AMF’s position aims to provide a clear framework to protect the interests of investors in France. It applies to ...
Fonds d’épargne salariale : l’AMF modifie sa doctrine concernant ...
ID 23674
The AMF has made changes to its policy regarding the integration of liquidity management tools in employee savings funds. In its updated instruction DOC-2011-21, the AMF has taken into account the specific characteristics of feeder employee savings funds. Previously, the AMF had introduced a transitional period starting from 1 January 2023 to 31 December 2024. This period aimed to simplify the integration of redemption ...
Evaluation de l’adéquation de la directive MIF 2 : l’AMF applique les ...
ID 23553
The AMF has released an update to its Position DOC-2019-03, incorporating the revised guidelines issued by ESMA regarding certain aspects of the MiFID II suitability requirements (ESMA35-43-3172_E). To recall, ESMA initiated a project at the end of 2021 to revise its guidelines on suitability assessment for investment advice and portfolio management services. The revisions were driven by the publication of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2021/1253, ...
Plans de redressement des chambres de compensation : l’AMF applique les ...
ID 23369
The AMF has issued its new position DOC-2023-04, implementing guidelines from ESMA regarding recovery plan indicators and scenarios for clearing houses. These guidelines, published on 23 March 2023, aim to regulate CCPs and help them prepare for potential financial and operational difficulties to mitigate systemic risk. They also serve as a reference for competent authorities when assessing CCPs‘ recovery plans. Indeed, according to **Article ...