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Crypto-Assets: AMF Aligns with Six Sets of European Supervisory Guidelines under MiCA Regulation

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As part of the implementation of the European Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA), the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) has announced its compliance with six sets of guidelines adopted by European Supervisory...more

Mayer Brown

Taxe sur les salaires et sociétés « holding » mixtes : une délégation formelle prise par le président est insuffisante pour...

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La cour administrative d'appel de Lyon affirme que l'acte délibératif d’une société indiquant que son président n'exerce aucune fonction de gestion et de contrôle du secteur financier n'exclut pas qu'il exerce un pouvoir de...more

Mayer Brown

La prise en compte des reprises et dotations des provisions pour dépréciation de titres de participation pour le calcul de la...

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Dans une décision mentionnée aux tables du Recueil Lebon, le Conseil d'Etat affirme la légalité de la doctrine administrative du 3 avril 2024, selon laquelle doivent être prises en compte, pour le calcul de la plus-value...more

Bracewell LLP

Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective

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As the European Union doubles down on its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowances have become not only an environmental tool but also a valuable financial asset. While...more

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Anti–Money Laundering (AML): Failure by the Client to Update Relevant Personal Information May Lead to the Closure of their...

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On September 9, 2024, a mediator from the French Financial Markets Authority (AMF) issued conclusions regarding the dispute over the closure of a client’s securities account. The account was closed because the client had...more

Hogan Lovells

Engage Finance Newsletter N°26, Mai 2024 – France

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Extension de procédure collective en raison d'un compte courant d'associé débiteur Cass. Com., 13 septembre 2023, n°21- 21.693 Par un arrêt en date du 13 septembre 2023, la chambre commerciale de la Cour de cassation a rendu...more

Barnea Jaffa Lande & Co.

Risk to Israeli Entities Posed by International Sanctions – What Is the Exposure and What Are the Dangers?

The executive order signed by United States President Joseph Biden in February 2024 states that the violence being committed by Israeli settlers has reached intolerable levels; poses a serious threat to peace, security, and...more

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All Washed Up - What Are the Risks for Firms That Won’t Show Greenwashing the Red Card?

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In recent years, there has been a noticeable increase in green products and the promotion of sustainable objectives across the financial services industry. For example, we have seen much discussion of green loans, green...more

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French law revisits the MiFID RTO Service definition

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A new decree no. 2023-813 of 22 August 2023 (the Decree) just amended the French definition of the MiFID service of reception and transmission of orders (the RTO Service) since 1st September 2023....more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

France Imposes New Regulatory Regime on Digital Asset Service Providers Seeking to Access the French Market

On Feb. 28, 2023, the French Parliament passed new legislation that modifies the regulatory framework applicable to digital asset service providers based in France, or that provide services in France....more

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NPL market dynamics are changing, possibly for good

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What does the future hold for NPLs? There's still plenty of business to be done, but buyers and sellers alike will need to change tack to get the most from the available opportunities....more

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Actualités Législatives et Réglementaires – Avril 2022

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Le bureau Parisien de Hogan Lovells a le plaisir de vous adresser sa lettre d'information mensuelle qui vous présente les Actualités législatives et réglementaires du mois d’avril 2022. Ces Actualités législatives et...more

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French Financial Legal Committee Report Reflects on Climate Change Liability

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On July 19, 2020, the Legal High Committee for Financial Markets of Paris ("HCJP") issued a report on social and environmental responsibility of companies and their managers under French law. This report was initiated based...more

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Lessons Learned from the Airbus Anti-Corruption Settlements

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In late January 2020, Airbus agreed to pay nearly $4 billion and to take a number of remedial measures in order to resolve alleged corruption violations with the French National Financial Prosecutor's Office (PNF), the United...more

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La Lutte Contre Le Blanchiment D’argent et le Financement du Terrorisme est Aussi L’affaire Des Fournisseurs Dw Monnaie...

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Les directions de trois agences fédérales américaines ont publié une déclaration conjointe afin de rappeler aux fournisseurs de monnaie électronique leur obligation de lutte contre le blanchiment de capitaux et le financement...more

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France: New Civil Penalties for Errors or Omissions of the Annual Percentage Rate (Taux Effectif Global)

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French Ordinance No. 2019-740 of 17 July 2019 standardized the civil penalties applicable to errors (or omissions) in the calculation of the Annual Percentage Rate or, as it is known in French, the Taux Effectif Global (TEG)....more

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UK Proposes Rules to Implement France's Large Exposure Limit for Highly Indebted Corporates

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The U.K. Prudential Regulation Authority has published a consultation on proposals to reciprocate the French measure on large exposures, following a recommendation by the European Systemic Risk Board. In July 2018, France's...more

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French Brexit-Related Legislation—A Safe Harbor for ISDA Master Agreements

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The Situation: In the event of a "hard Brexit," establishing a new contractual framework with EU-based clients will be a protracted and costly task for investment service providers based in London. The Result: The French...more

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Société Générale’s $1.34 Billion Penalty Highlights the Importance of a Robust Compliance Function

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On November 19, 2018, the Paris-based bank Société Générale SA announced that it has agreed to pay a total of $1.34 billion in penalties as part of its settlement with federal and state authorities to resolve U.S. sanctions...more

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French Government Aims to Attract Foreign Banks for Investment

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In anticipation of the reorganization of post-Brexit Europe, France is seeking to adapt its legal system to attract foreign banks by providing them greater flexibility. ...more

Jones Day

SIDRU Judgment: Hedging Transaction Not Rendered Speculative Even if It Exposes Party to Unlimited Risk

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The Context: In the wake of the Saint-Leu-la-Forêt decision of May 28, 2018, France's Court of Cassation issued an important decision on structured swaps concerning legal actions brought by public authorities against banks...more

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"PACTE": French President Macron's Action Plan for Business Growth and Transformation

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The Situation: Delayed by two months, the long-awaited bill of President Macron's government relating to economic reforms and simplification of companies' day-to-day operations was tabled to the Cabinet on June 22, 2018....more

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Blockchain for Business

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As the interest in blockchain technology grows, companies will be confronted with numerous decisions, challenges, and legal issues pertaining to its adoption. Relevant matters include the overall design and control of...more

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Your Daily Dose of Financial News

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We covered subprime auto yesterday. Today, it’s the other growing debt concern in the US—student loan obligations. Though here’s an unexpected take on it: due to missing or fake documentation, billions in defaulted student...more

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Priorités de l’AMF dans le cadre de la revue d’EMIR

This alert examines the priorities of the AMF (French SEC) regarding the amended EMIR regulation. ...more

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