Prudential / Capital Requirements regulatory updates from France.
We track 58 Prudential / Capital Requirements updates from France regulators, published by AMF. The archive covers 53 news items and 5 warnings. Most recent update: June 2026. Coverage runs from 2016 to 2026.
Stress-testing Markets Financial Crisis Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The Banque de France,...
Why this matters
This is an informational news release announcing a methodological report on France's first system-wide stress test conducted by Banque de France, ACPR, and AMF. The exercise covers banking, insurance, and asset management sectors with focus on systemic interconnections and contagion risks.
MMF Asset management The AMF complies with ESMA’s guidelines on updating the stress scenario parameters provided for in Article 28 of the Money Market Funds Regulation for 2026
Why this matters
AMF announces compliance with ESMA's updated stress test scenario parameters for Money Market Funds under Article 28 of MMF Regulation. Asset managers managing MMFs with assets exceeding €100M must implement updated parameters by 30 June 2026 for quarterly reporting.
Asset management AIFMD UCIT Regulatory developments Liquidity Management Tools: the AMF intends to comply with ESMA’s Guidelines
Why this matters
AMF announcement regarding compliance with ESMA guidelines on liquidity management tools for UCITS and AIFs. This is informational guidance on regulatory implementation with a 12-month transitional period for existing funds. No immediate action required, making it low urgency news content.
Financial disclosures & corporate financing Periodic & ongoing disclosures Reporting ESEF Closing of the 2025 accounts: the AMF flags up points for vigilance and issues recommendations
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF covers key areas of focus for financial firms, including reporting and disclosure requirements, ESG considerations, and prudential requirements. It is relevant for a range of financial institutions including banks, brokers, asset managers, and fintechs.
Supervision Compliance Journalists Investment services providers The AMF publishes the findings of its inspections on the role and involvement of the compliance function at investment services providers
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on the role and involvement of the compliance function at investment services providers, particularly in areas such as employee training, remuneration, personal transactions, and disciplinary measures.
Crypto-assets Investment services Financial services providers The Financial Stability Board and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions publish two reports assessing the implementation of recommendations on crypto-asset and stablecoin activities
Why this matters
This regulatory update is focused on the implementation of recommendations related to crypto-assets and stablecoins, which are relevant for crypto exchanges, banks, and fintech firms operating in the digital asset space.
Stress-testing Markets Asset management Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The Banque de France, the ACPR and the AMF launch a first system-wide stress test on interconnections within the financial system
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces a system-wide stress test on interconnections within the financial system, which is relevant for banks, asset managers, and broker-dealers. It covers prudential requirements, operational resilience, and reporting, indicating medium urgency for firms in the affected sectors.
MiCA Other professionals Fintech Journalists Listed companies and issuers The French, Austrian and Italian markets authorities call for a stronger European framework for crypto-asset markets
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the French, Austrian and Italian markets authorities calls for a stronger European framework for crypto-asset markets, which impacts crypto exchanges, fintechs and banks operating in this space. It covers topics related to authorization, consumer protection and prudential requirements.
This regulatory update from the AMF discusses the continued downward trend in financial investment fees, which is relevant for investment management firms, wealth managers, and banks that offer investment products. The topics covered include consumer protection, reporting and disclosure, and prudential requirements.
Asset management MMF The AMF applies ESMA's guidelines on updating stress scenario parameters, in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Funds Regulation
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF applies ESMA's guidelines on updating stress scenario parameters for money market funds, which is relevant for investment managers, banks, and broker-dealers that operate or invest in money market funds.
Cooperation Europe & international The AMF applies the joint guidelines issued by the European Supervisory Authorities to facilitate the exchange of information between National Competent Authorities
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF applies joint guidelines issued by European Supervisory Authorities to facilitate information exchange between national competent authorities.
Anti-money Laundering Asset management Crypto-assets Anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority on restrictive measures for crypto-asset service providers
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF applies guidelines from the European Banking Authority on restrictive measures for crypto-asset service providers, which is relevant for firms operating in the crypto and digital assets sector as well as traditional financial institutions like banks and asset managers that may offer...
Europe & international Cooperation Financial stability, artificial intelligence, data quality and financial education at the heart of the discussions at the AMF 2025 international seminar for securities regulators
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF discusses topics related to financial stability, artificial intelligence, data quality, and financial education, which are relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms.
Financial disclosures & corporate financing Periodic & ongoing disclosures Reporting ESEF Closing of the 2024 accounts: The AMF publishes recommendations and the results of its examinations of financial statements
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) provides recommendations and examination results related to the closing of 2024 financial statements.
Cooperation Markets Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF and the AMMC are strengthening their...
Why this matters
This regulatory update indicates strengthened cooperation between the AMF and AMMC, which is likely to impact authorization, reporting, and prudential requirements for firms operating in the banking, investment management, and capital markets sectors.
Regulatory developments Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures Cooperation Journalists AMF and Banque de France call for a well-anticipated move to T+1 Settlement Cycle
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF and Banque de France calls for a move to a T+1 settlement cycle, which will impact banking, capital markets, and investment management firms.
Institutional Europe & international Cooperation AMF Chair Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani meets with CSRC Vice Chairman, Fang Xinghai
Why this matters
This regulatory update discusses a meeting between the AMF Chair and the CSRC Vice Chairman, which is likely to involve discussions around cross-border cooperation, regulatory alignment, and information sharing between European and Chinese financial authorities.
Asset management MMF AMF complies with ESMA guidelines on updating the stress scenario parameters provided for in Article 28 of the Money Market Funds Regulation for 2024
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to compliance with ESMA guidelines on stress scenario parameters for money market funds, which is relevant for investment managers, banks, and broker-dealers that operate or invest in money market funds.
Asset management Europe & international Journalists Investment management companies Austrian, French, Italian and Spanish financial market authorities give their key priorities for a macro-prudential approach to asset management
Why this matters
This regulatory update from European financial authorities focuses on their priorities for a macro-prudential approach to asset management, which impacts investment management firms, banks, and broker-dealers. Key topics include prudential requirements, ESG, and reporting/disclosure.
Asset management UCIT The AMF releases a research paper on French bond funds' flow-performance relationship
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets regulator) focuses on research related to the flow-performance relationship of French bond funds, which is relevant for investment management firms, banks, and broker-dealers operating in the French capital markets.
Asset management Loans originated by AIFs: the AMF amends its guidelines on reporting requirements
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial regulator) amends reporting requirements for alternative investment funds (AIFs) that originate loans. This impacts asset managers and banks involved in loan origination activities, requiring changes to their reporting and compliance processes.
Anti-money Laundering Asset management Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF applies guidelines from the European Banking Authority related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms.
Regulatory developments Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures Central counterparties’ recovery and resolution: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to central counterparties' recovery and resolution, which is relevant for capital markets, investment management, and wealth management firms that interact with central counterparties.
Supervision Asset management Journalists Investment management companies The AMF examines the systems for valuation of the less liquid assets of UCITS and AIFs
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF examines the valuation systems for less liquid assets held by UCITS and AIFs, which are relevant for investment management and wealth management firms. It touches on prudential and operational resilience considerations around asset valuation.
Asset management Employee savings funds: the AMF amends its policy on the simplified integration of liquidity management tools
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) amends its policy on the simplified integration of liquidity management tools for employee savings funds, which are investment vehicles for employee retirement savings.
Regulatory developments Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures Central counterparties’ recovery plan: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines on recovery plan indicators and scenarios
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to central counterparties' recovery plans, which is relevant for capital markets, post-trading, and market infrastructure firms. It covers prudential and operational resilience topics that are important for banks, broker-dealers, and other financial firms.
Asset management Governance MiFID II remuneration requirements: the AMF applies the ESMA Guidelines
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF applies the ESMA Guidelines on MiFID II remuneration requirements, which are relevant for asset managers. It covers prudential and governance aspects related to remuneration policies and practices.
Asset management The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) has withdrawn the authorisation of the portfolio asset management company Quantology Capital Management
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF involves the withdrawal of authorization for a portfolio asset management company, which is relevant to the investment management and capital markets sectors. The key topics are authorization/licensing and prudential/capital requirements for asset managers.
MMF Asset management Regulatory developments The AMF complies with the ESMA guidelines on updating stress test scenarios in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Fund Regulation for 2023
Why this matters
This regulatory update is relevant for asset managers of money market funds, as it covers compliance with ESMA guidelines on stress test scenarios under the Money Market Fund Regulation. This impacts the prudential and reporting requirements for these firms.
Asset management Anti-money Laundering Anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism: the AMF applies the guidelines of the European Banking Authority
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF applies guidelines from the European Banking Authority related to anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism, which is relevant for investment managers, banks, and wealth managers.
Asset management Anti-money Laundering Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing: update of the COLB’s National Risk Assessment
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on the national risk assessment for money laundering and terrorist financing, which is relevant for investment management and wealth management firms that need to comply with AML/CFT requirements.
EMIR Termination of membership towards Indian central counterparties: a transition period planned for the French credit institutions
Why this matters
This regulatory update is relevant for French credit institutions and their membership towards Indian central counterparties. It involves prudential and authorization requirements, which are of medium importance for the banking sector.
Asset management The AMF is supplementing its policy on liquidity management tools
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to liquidity management tools for asset managers and wealth managers, which are important for prudential requirements and operational resilience.
Appointment Institutional AMF activity Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Fintech Market Infrastructures Post-trade Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists Investment services...
Why this matters
This is an announcement of a new chair appointment at the French financial markets regulator, the AMF. It is informational in nature and does not require immediate action, hence the low urgency classification.
Supervision UCIT Asset management Journalists Investment management companies The AMF calls on investment fund depositaries to strengthen their arrangements for the onboarding and monitoring of asset management companies
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial regulator) calls on investment fund depositaries to strengthen their arrangements for onboarding and monitoring asset management companies.
Asset management The AMF updates its doctrine to facilitate the adoption of liquidity management tools
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF focuses on facilitating the adoption of liquidity management tools, which is relevant for investment managers, wealth managers, and banks that offer investment products.
Supervision Journalists Investment services providers The AMF publishes a summary of its SPOT inspections on simple, transparent and standardised securitisation
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) relates to inspections on simple, transparent and standardised securitisation, which is relevant for banking, investment management and capital markets firms.
MMF Asset management The AMF complies with the ESMA guidelines on updating stress test scenarios in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Fund Regulation
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to compliance with ESMA guidelines on stress test scenarios for money market funds, which is relevant for investment management firms and prudential/capital requirements.
Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures EMIR Common procedures and methodologies on supervisory review and evaluation process of CCPs under Article 21 of EMIR: the AMF complies with ESMA guidelines
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to the supervisory review and evaluation process of central counterparty clearing houses (CCPs) under EMIR. It is relevant for banks, broker-dealers, and other firms involved in capital markets and post-trading infrastructure.
Bids Financial disclosures & corporate financing The AMF reviews the key issues raised by the Veolia-Suez public offer
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF discusses key issues raised by the Veolia-Suez public offer, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms that may be involved in or impacted by such corporate transactions.
AMF activity Appointment Journalists Grégoire Vuarlot is appointed coordinator of the ACPR and AMF Joint Unit starting 1st July 2022
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces the appointment of a new coordinator for the ACPR and AMF Joint Unit, which oversees banking, investment management, and wealth management firms. The appointment is informational in nature and does not indicate any immediate regulatory changes.
Marketing Investing wisely Retail investors Journalists The ACPR and AMF are urging professionals to improve their practices in online marketing of savings products and financial instruments
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the ACPR and AMF in France is focused on improving practices in the online marketing of savings products and financial instruments, which impacts a range of financial services firms that offer these products to retail investors.
Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures Review of the central clearing framework in the EU: the AMF publishes a position paper
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF discusses a review of the central clearing framework in the EU, which is relevant for banks, broker-dealers, and asset managers involved in capital markets and trading activities.
Savings protection EBA, ESMA and EIOPA warn consumers on the risks of crypto-assets
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the European supervisory authorities (EBA, ESMA, EIOPA) warns consumers about the risks of crypto-assets, which is relevant for banking, crypto, and consumer credit firms.
MMF The AMF publishes a stock-take analysis of the market for short-term debt instruments in Europe
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF provides an analysis of the short-term debt instrument market in Europe, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and capital markets firms.
Asset management Consequences of the Ukrainian crisis: the AMF alerts asset management companies
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets regulator) alerts asset management companies about the consequences of the Ukrainian crisis. It covers prudential and operational resilience issues, as well as consumer protection concerns, which are highly relevant for asset managers, banks, and wealth...
Financial disclosures & corporate financing Covid-19 Closing of the 2021 financial statements: the AMF publishes its recommendations and the results of its recent work examining financial statements
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial markets authority) provides recommendations and results related to the closing of 2021 financial statements. It covers topics relevant to banking, investment management, and capital markets firms, including reporting, ESG, and prudential requirements.
Asset management Prospectus Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies The AMF proposes measures to promote a wider adoption of liquidity management tools by fund managers
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF proposes measures to promote wider adoption of liquidity management tools by fund managers, which impacts investment management firms and capital markets. The measures relate to prudential requirements and consumer protection.
CSDR Supervision Settlement discipline: supervisory approach on the implementation of the CSDR provisions
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF provides guidance on the supervisory approach to the implementation of the CSDR settlement discipline provisions, which are relevant for banking, capital markets, and investment management firms.
Asset management Anti-money Laundering Money laundering and terrorist financing: the AMF applies EBA guidelines on risk factors
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF applies EBA guidelines on risk factors related to money laundering and terrorist financing, which is relevant for investment managers, banks, and wealth managers.
Asset management Prospectus The AMF and the Banque de France publish an update of the inventory of liquidity management tools in French funds
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF and Banque de France relates to liquidity management tools in French funds, which is relevant for investment management firms, banks, and wealth managers. It covers prudential and capital requirements, consumer protection, and reporting and disclosure topics.
Europe & international Cooperation The AMF and the European Central Bank (ECB) sign a supervisory cooperation arrangement
Why this matters
This regulatory update announces a supervisory cooperation arrangement between the AMF and the ECB, which is relevant for banking, investment management, and wealth management firms operating in Europe.
Asset management MMF The AMF complies with the ESMA guidelines on updating stress test scenarios in accordance with Article 28 of the Money Market Fund Regulation
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF relates to compliance with ESMA guidelines on stress test scenarios for money market funds, which is relevant for investment management firms that operate such funds. It touches on prudential and reporting requirements under the Money Market Fund Regulation.
MMF The AMF publishes a study about potential explanatory variables for the record outflows that French MMFs faced in March 2020
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF (French financial regulator) focuses on potential explanatory variables for the record outflows that French money market funds (MMFs) faced in March 2020.
Warning Savings protection Warning The AMF urges investors to exercise the greatest vigilance towards proposals to invest in containers
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF warns investors to exercise caution towards proposals to invest in containers, which suggests potential risks or concerns around such investments.
Warning Savings protection The AMF urges investors to exercise extreme caution towards proposals to invest in car parks
Why this matters
This warning from the AMF urges investors to exercise caution towards proposals to invest in car parks, which suggests potential risks or concerns around such investments.
Warning Warning Atypical products Savings protection Buying Bitcoin: the AMF and the ACPR issue a warning to savers
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF and ACPR is a warning to savers about the risks of buying Bitcoin, which is classified as an atypical product. It covers consumer protection, licensing requirements, and prudential concerns for banks, crypto exchanges, and fintech firms involved in this space.
Warning Savings protection AMF warns investors about MTL Index
Why this matters
This regulatory update from the AMF warns investors about the MTL Index, which likely has implications for investment firms and banks in terms of consumer protection, prudential requirements, and reporting obligations.