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We have signed a contract with Etrading Software (ETS) to deliver the UK bond consolidated tape. A high-quality tape will provide investors with a comprehensive overview of the bond market and support price formation and liquidity. It will help maintain the UK’s position as a highly competitive and compelling place to invest and grow.ETS has now launched a website that sets out key milestones and provides technical information for data contributors and users. We will continue to support ETS a...
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Information Notice - 1/3/25
FINRA issued an Information Notice on January 3, 2025, modifying the Contrary Exercise Advice (CEA) cut-off time for options expiring on January 9, 2025, from the standard 5:30 p.m. ET to 10:00 a.m. ET due to the National Day of Mourning. This time-sensitive directive required immediate operational adjustments for all broker-dealers and clearing members handling options exercise instructions on that specific date.
What Changed
The primary regulatory modification addresses a single-day exception to standard options exercise procedures:
CEA Cut-Off Time Acceleration: The normal 5:30 p.m. ET deadline for submitting Contrary Exercise Advice was compressed to 10:00 a.m. ET on January 9, 2025.
Exercise Instruction Acceptance Window: Members could not accept exercise instructions for either customer or non-customer accounts after 10:00 a.m. ET on that date.
OCC Processing Unchanged: The Options Clearing Corporation's proc
What You Need To Do
- *Update Internal Procedures
- *System Configuration
- *Staff Communication
- *Customer Notification
- *Submission Coordination
Key Dates
January 9, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. ET Final deadline for option holders to make exercise/non-exercise decisions and for members to accept exercise instructions (accelerated from standard 5:30 p.m. ET) DEADLINE
January 9, 2025 - 10:00 a.m. ET Final deadline for members to submit Contrary Exercise Advice to exchanges or OCC (accelerated from standard 5:30 p.m. ET or 7:30 p.m. ET depending on account type and submission method) DEADLINE
January 9, 2025 National Day of Mourning; national options exchanges closed; exercises in specified option classes prohibited
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH (for January 9, 2025 operations; now historical)
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Information Notice 11/17/25
FINRA Information Notice 11/17/25 reminds member firms of a modified exercise cut-off time for standardized equity options expiring on November 28, 2025, due to national options exchanges closing early at 1:00 p.m. ET on the Friday after Thanksgiving. This adjustment shifts the deadline for option holders' final exercise decisions from 5:30 p.m. ET to 2:30 p.m. ET under FINRA Rule 2360(b)(23)(A)(viii). It matters for compliance as firms must enforce this deadline to avoid regulatory violations, protect client positions, and manage operational risks during a holiday-shortened trading day.
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What Changed
National options exchanges will close at 1:00 p.m. ET on November 28, 2025, triggering a modified exercise cut-off under FINRA Rule 2360(b)(23)(A)(viii): deadline is 1 hour 30 minutes after close (i.e., 2:30 p.m. ET), overriding the standard 5:30 p.m. ET.
Firms may set earlier internal deadlines for accepting exercise instructions but cannot accept any after 2:30 p.m. ET per FINRA Rule 2360(b)(23)(A)(vi).
Reiterates standard procedures: in-the-money options auto-exercise under OCC Rule 805 (Exer
What You Need To Do
- Update client communications
- Configure systems and procedures
- Train staff
- Monitor and record
- Contact FINRA contacts (James Turnbull or Matthew Vitek) for clarification
Key Dates
November 17, 2025 - Publication of FINRA Information Notice 11/17/25 reminding firms of upcoming modified cut-off.
November 28, 2025, 1:00 p.m. ET - Early close of national options exchanges.
November 28, 2025, 2:30 p.m. ET - Firm deadline to accept final exercise/not-exercise decisions (no later instructions permitted). DEADLINE
2026 ); relevant for historical compliance review or similar future holidays. DEADLINE
Compliance Impact
Urgency: low (post-event as of January 2026). This is a one-time reminder for a past holiday adjustment, with low risk of enforcement absent systemic failures. It matters operationally to prevent erroneous exercises, client disputes, or capital charges from uncollected exercise costs, but non-compli
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Guidance consultations
GC25/1 within Primary Market Bulletin No. 55 consults on targeted amendments to FCA Knowledge Base technical notes to align with UK Listing Rules (UKLR) changes effective 29 July 2024 and a new ESEF taxonomy for digital reporting. This matters for listed issuers and advisors as it updates formal guidance on periodic reporting, inside information handling, and position disclosures, ensuring compliance with post-reform listing regime requirements.
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What Changed
Amendments to five technical notes: FCA/TN/506.2 (Periodic financial information and inside information), Primary Market/TN/507.1 (Structured digital reporting for IFRS annual statements, reflecting new ESEF taxonomy per DTR 4.1.15R), UKLA/TN/520.2 (Delaying disclosure/dealing with leaks and rumours), UKLA/TN/521.3 (Assessing and handling inside information), and UKLA/TN/542.2 (Issuer's obligations on position disclosures).
Broader PMB 55 finalises 44 notes (e.g., TN/209.4 on Listing Principle 2
What You Need To Do
- Review blacklined amendments in GC25/1 and PMB 55; submit feedback by 15 May 2025 if impacted
- Update internal policies, training, and procedures to reflect finalised notes (e
- Until finalised, interpret existing guidance in light of UKLR; monitor for TN/710 update in future PMB
- For digital reporting, prepare for new ESEF taxonomy in annual IFRS statements
Key Dates
2025 Guidance Consultation opens.
2025 Guidance Consultation closes; comments due to primarymarketbulletin@fca.org.uk. DEADLINE
July 2025 (target) - FCA intends to finalise consulted notes.
2024 UKLR effective date (context for updates).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium – Past consultation deadline (15 May 2025) as of January 2026, but finalisation expected by July 2025 requires proactive policy reviews to avoid non-compliance with updated listing guidance. Matters for market integrity and operational alignment with UKLR reforms, with low immediate
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Consultation papers
The FCA's CP25/31 proposes a regulatory framework for introducing a UK equity Consolidated Tape (CT), operated by a Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP), to collate and distribute comprehensive post-trade data (prices and volumes) across trading venues and OTC trades in equities, including shares, ETFs, depository receipts, and similar instruments. This matters for compliance as it imposes new data contribution obligations on trading venues and APAs, aims to enhance market transparency and competitiveness under the FCA's 2025-2030 Strategy, and builds on FSMA 2023 powers for Data Reporting Services Providers (DRSPs). Firms must engage now to shape rules via consultation, with potential operations targeted for 2027.
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What Changed
CTP Obligations: Proposed rules establish core regulatory requirements for CTPs, including governance, operational resiliency, data collation/distribution, competitive pricing, and simple licensing structures to ensure accessibility and affordability.
Data Contributor Obligations: Trading venues and Approved Publication Arrangements (APAs) must provide trade data (e.g., prices, volumes) to the CTP, covering trades across venues and OTC equity transactions.
Scope and Outcomes: CT focuses on post-
What You Need To Do
- Respond to Consultation
- Data Readiness
- Monitor Updates
- Engage Stakeholders
- Compliance Mapping
Key Dates
2025 Consultation opens and CP25/31 first published.
2026 Consultation page last updated; period extended.
2026 Consultation closes (extended from original dates).
2026 FCA to publish CP on equity transparency regime (linked to CT).
2027 Target for equity CT to be operational.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High – While still in consultation (closes 13/02/2026), proposals mandate data contributions from trading venues/APAs and CTP setup, with 2027 operations targeted; non-engagement risks misaligned systems or missed CTP opportunities. Matters due to FSMA 2023 empowerment, links to equity tran
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ASIC approves Cboe’s listing application to bolster competition in public markets
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Victorian man sentenced in Cann Group insider trading case
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Victorian man sentenced in market manipulation case
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Macquarie Securities admits to misleading conduct and agrees to pay $35 million for systemic failures
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Market riggers sentenced in ASX ‘pump and dump’ case
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Pump and dump scammers put regulators on high alert
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Fund manager sentenced to 6 years’ jail in $3 million Platinum Asset Management insider trading case
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) successfully prosecuted retail trader Ng Ka Hei for seven counts of false trading involving six Main Board-listed companies, resulting in conviction on January 22, 2026. This enforcement action demonstrates the SFC's active surveillance and prosecution of market manipulation tactics, specifically "scaffolding" and wash trading strategies that artificially inflate share prices and mislead market participants.
What Changed
This is not a regulatory change but rather an enforcement precedent establishing that:
"Scaffolding" strategy is prosecutable: Repeatedly placing and cancelling trading orders at progressively higher prices constitutes false trading under section 295 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance.
Wash trading across multiple accounts is actionable: Using various securities accounts to simultaneously act as both buyer and seller of shares violates false trading prohibitions.
Price impact + market de
What You Need To Do
- *For brokers and licensed intermediaries
- *Enhance surveillance systems to detect scaffolding patterns (repeated placement and cancellation of orders at progressively higher prices)
- *Monitor cross-account trading to identify wash trading where the same beneficial owner trades with themselves across multiple accounts
- *Implement controls to flag suspicious trading activity that artificially impacts share prices without genuine economic purpose
- *Document compliance procedures for detecting and reporting false trading under section 295 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance
Key Dates
20 September 2022 – 24 October 2023 Period during which false trading occurred
22 January 2026 Conviction date (Eastern Magistrates' Courts)
12 February 2026 Sentencing hearing (case adjourned)
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has convicted a retail trader for false trading in the shares of six Hong Kong-listed companies, highlighting the importance of market integrity and the need for firms to monitor and prevent such activities. The conviction demonstrates the SFC's commitment to enforcing securities laws and protecting market participants. Firms should review their trading practices and ensure they have adequate controls in place to prevent false trading.
What Changed
The SFC has successfully prosecuted a case of false trading under section 295 of the Securities and Futures Ordinance, which constitutes an offence.
What You Need To Do
- Implement or review existing controls to detect and prevent false trading, including monitoring for suspicious trading patterns such as 'scaffolding' and wash trades
- Provide training to trading staff on the risks and consequences of false trading
Key Dates
12 Feb 2026 Sentencing of Mr Ng Ka Hei
Non-Compliance Risk
Enforcement action, fines, and reputational damage may result from non-compliance with securities laws and regulations related to false trading.
Related Regulations
Securities and Futures Ordinance
Confidence: high
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The CFTC announced three major enforcement actions on January 16, 2026, resolving cases involving **market manipulation (spoofing), misappropriation of confidential information, and unregistered commodity pool operations**. These cases demonstrate the CFTC's continued enforcement focus on fraudulent trading practices and registration violations, with combined penalties exceeding $685,000 and criminal sentences totaling over six years in prison.
What Changed
The enforcement actions establish precedent in three critical areas:
*Market Manipulation (Spoofing): The CFTC secured consent orders against precious metals futures traders for spoofing—placing and canceling orders to create false market impressions. The orders impose three-year and six-month trading bans** and require cease-and-desist compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act's spoofing prohibition.
*Misappropriation and Fictitious Trading: The CFTC obtained permanent injunctive relief requ
What You Need To Do
- *For Registered Futures Firms and Banks
- trade and post-trade compliance controls
- *For Commodity Pool Operators and Investment Advisors:
- by-jurisdiction licensing analyses before soliciting investors
- *For All Market Participants
Key Dates
September 2019 - CFTC enforcement action filed against Smith and Nowak
December 2021 - CFTC complaint filed against Miller and Omerta Capital; DOJ criminal charges filed
December 2022 - CFTC complaint amended against Miller and Omerta Capital
August 2023 - Smith and Nowak sentenced to prison (criminal case)
June 2024 - Miller sentenced to prison (criminal case)
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH
The CFTC has announced enforcement updates, including civil monetary penalties and trading bans for spoofing in precious metals futures markets and misappropriating confidential information. These updates highlight the importance of compliance with CFTC regulations. Firms must ensure they are registered and comply with anti-spoofing and anti-fraud regulations.
What Changed
The CFTC has obtained federal court orders imposing civil monetary penalties and trading bans on individuals and firms for spoofing and misappropriating confidential information. The CFTC has also charged an unregistered commodity pool operator with fraud and registration violations.
What You Need To Do
- Verify registration with the CFTC at NFA BASIC before committing funds
- Review and update anti-spoofing and anti-fraud policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with CFTC regulations regarding commodity pool operations and futures market participation
Key Dates
1 Sept 2021 CFTC enforcement action filed against Gregg Smith and Michael Nowak
10 Dec 2021 Department of Justice charged Peter Miller with conspiracy to commit commodities fraud
1 Jun 2024 Peter Miller sentenced to five months in prison and five months of home confinement
10 Dec 2024 Department of Justice charged Travis Ford with conspiracy to commit wire fraud
Non-Compliance Risk
Enforcement action, fines, trading bans, and registration revocation
Related Regulations
Commodity Exchange ActCFTC regulations
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Broker DealerAsset ManagerCrypto Exchange The FCA has fined Russel Gerrity £309,843 for using inside information to net himself £128,765. As a consultant, Mr Gerrity had access to information about whether oil and gas had been discovered during the drilling of wells. Between October 2018 and January 2022, he took advantage of this and used inside information to buy shares in Chariot Oil & Gas Limited and Eco (Atlantic) Oil and Gas Plc ahead of announcements that increased their price. On another occasion, he used inside information t...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Paul H. Tzur and David M. Morrell have been named as Deputy Directors of the Division of Enforcement. Mr. Tzur joined the Commission on January 6, 2026, as the Deputy Director overseeing the…
The SEC announced on January 12, 2026, the appointment of Paul H. Tzur and David M. Morrell as Deputy Directors of the Division of Enforcement, with Tzur joining on January 6, 2026, to oversee key operations. This personnel change is part of a broader reorganization replacing Regional Directors with Deputy Directors for more centralized oversight of investigations. It matters for compliance teams as it signals greater consistency in enforcement approaches, potentially affecting investigation timelines, Wells process strategies, and settlement negotiations across SEC-regulated entities.
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What Changed
This announcement reflects structural reforms rather than new substantive regulations:
Replacement of Regional Directors with Deputy Directors, centralizing reporting from local offices (e.g., Boston, Fort Worth, Atlanta) and specialized units directly to headquarters-led Deputy Directors.
Enhanced supervision of enforcement decisions, aiming for consistency and reduced regional variations in handling investigations.
Complements parallel Wells process reforms under Chairman Paul Atkins, includin
What You Need To Do
- Review and update internal protocols for SEC investigations to align with centralized reporting structures, anticipating uniform standards across regions
- Train legal/compliance staff on refined Wells process (e
- Monitor upcoming SEC communications for Enforcement Director Judge Margaret Ryan's guidance on fraud-focused priorities
- Assess current or potential matters for earlier engagement with Deputy Directors on case theories and resolutions
Key Dates
January 6, 2026 - Paul H. Tzur joins SEC as Deputy Director of the Division of Enforcement.[User Query]
January 12, 2026 - SEC announces appointments of Paul Tzur and David Morrell as Deputy Directors.[User Query]
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium. This matters due to its role in ongoing SEC transition under Chairman Atkins and Director Ryan, promising more predictable enforcement but requiring adaptation to centralized decision-making and Wells enhancements. While not imposing immediate obligations, it could accelerate case r
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This Market Notice sets out amendment to the schedule for sales in Q1 2026 of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes.
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This page contains information about fines published during 2026. The total amount of fines so far is £371,700. Firm or individual finedDateAmountReasonRichard Adam07/01/2026£232,800The Final Notice refers to knowing concern in breaches of Article 15 of the Market Abuse Regulations, Listing Rule 1.3.3R, Listing Principle 1 and Premium Listing Principle 2.Zafar Khan07/01/2026£138,900The Final Notice refers to knowing concern in breaches of Article 15 of the Market Abuse Regulations, Listing Ru...
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In the WhatsApp groups, investors are recommended to invest in financial instruments that can then be traded via the platform h5.bluealphasystem(.)net or the aforementioned app.
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The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.
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ESMA launches selection of Consolidated Tape Provider for OTC derivatives 05 January 2026 MiFID - Secondary Markets Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, is launching the first selection procedure for the Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for over the counter (OTC) derivatives. Entities interested to apply are encouraged to register and submit their requests to participate in the selection procedure by 11 February 20...
ESMA has launched the first selection procedure for a **Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for OTC derivatives**, with applications due by 11 February 2026 and a decision expected by early July 2026. This initiative establishes a critical market infrastructure component to enhance transparency and efficiency in the EU's OTC derivatives market by consolidating post-trade data into a single, continuous electronic stream.
What Changed
The regulatory framework introduces several substantive requirements:
CTP Mandate: The selected provider will consolidate post-trade data from trading venues and other data contributors into a unified electronic stream, enabling market participants to access accurate, timely information.
Data Scope: The CTP will collect and disseminate OTC derivatives data in accordance with ESMA's Final Report on transparency for derivatives, with specific technical standards governing pre- and post-trade tra
What You Need To Do
- *For prospective CTP applicants
- *For trading venues and data contributors
- trade OTC derivatives data to the selected CTP from 1 March 2027
- minute maximum delay for real-time dissemination
- *For market participants
Key Dates
11 February 2026 – Deadline for entities to register and submit requests to participate in the selection procedure DEADLINE
Early July 2026 – ESMA to adopt reasoned decision on selected applicant
1 September 2026 – Mandatory use of new OTC derivatives identifying reference data (Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/1003)
1 March 2027 – Single application date for all derivatives-related changes: amendments to RTS 2, Package Order RTS, and OTC derivatives CTP data requirements
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH
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ESMA publishes latest Spotlight on Markets newsletter featuring updates on market integration and transparency 23 December 2025 ESMA newsletter The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has today published the latest edition of its Spotlight on Markets newsletter. This edition opens with ESMA welcoming the European Commission’s ambitious proposal on market integration, underlining the importance of deeper, more integrated and ef...
ESMA's latest *Spotlight on Markets* newsletter (November/December 2025 issue, published 23 December 2025) summarizes key regulatory updates on EU market integration, transparency enhancements, and supervisory actions, including welcoming the European Commission's market integration proposal and announcing an equity consolidated tape provider (CTP) selection. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals accelerating EU efforts to deepen capital markets integration, improve data transparency, and strengthen oversight under MiFID II and DORA, potentially requiring firms to adapt governance, reporting, and conflict management practices.
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What Changed
ESMA welcomes the European Commission's 4 December 2025 legislative package on market integration, emphasizing robust governance and market infrastructure for deeper EU capital markets.
Announcement of selected applicant for the equity consolidated tape provider (CTP), advancing MiFIR transparency for equity markets by improving post-trade data consolidation and access.
Publication of ESMA's final report on Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for non-equity transparency, clarifying pre- and pos
What You Need To Do
- Review the final non-equity transparency RTS and assess impacts on trading and reporting systems for compliance by any upcoming application dates (not specified)
- Evaluate MiFID II conflicts of interest policies in preparation for the CSA; conduct internal audits and enhance training/staff attestations on identification and mitigation
- Monitor equity CTP rollout for changes to post-trade data access and costs; update vendor contracts if applicable
- For DORA-impacted firms, map exposures to designated critical ICT providers and strengthen due diligence, contractual clauses, and exit strategies
- Asset managers
Key Dates
4 December 2025 - European Commission publishes market integration legislative package; legislative process expected to take at least one year.
23 December 2025 - Newsletter publication date.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - The newsletter highlights finalized standards (e.g., RTS, CTP) and imminent actions (e.g., CSA, DORA designations) that require proactive preparation, but lacks hard deadlines or immediate mandates. It matters because it previews intensified supervision on transparency, conflicts,
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today filed charges against purported crypto asset trading platforms Morocoin Tech Corp., Berge Blockchain Technology Co. Ltd., and Cirkor Inc. and investment clubs AI Wealth Inc., Lane Wealth Inc., AI Investment…
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The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) warns consumers about “bearer bonds” being offered for subscription by Marketplace24-7 GmbH on the website non-dom(.)group. BaFin suspects the company of conducting banking business without the required authorisation. The company is furthermore suspected of making an unauthorised public offer of securities without a prospectus. Under the German Securities Prospectus Act (Wertpapierprospektgesetz - WpPG), a prospectus is required for an offer...
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This Market Notice sets out the schedule for sales in Q1 2026 of gilts held in the Asset Purchase Facility (APF) for monetary policy purposes.
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New Q&As available 19 December 2025 Digital Finance and Innovation Fund Management Market Abuse Prospectus Sustainable finance The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU's securities markets regulator, has published or updated the following Questions and Answers: Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) Directive Exclusion related to UNGC/OECD Guidelines (2734) Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating activities Regulation Group-affiliated small ESG ra...
ESMA published new Q&As on December 19, 2025, addressing practical implementation questions across multiple regulatory frameworks including AIFMD, ESG rating activities, and sustainable finance rules. These guidance documents clarify regulatory expectations and promote consistent supervisory approaches across EU member states, making them essential for firms operating in affected areas to ensure compliant implementation.
What Changed
The December 19, 2025 Q&A publication covers several regulatory domains:
AIFMD Exclusion Criteria: New guidance on the UNGC/OECD Guidelines exclusion (Q&A 2734), clarifying when alternative investment fund managers must apply exclusion-related requirements
ESG Rating Activities: Updated Q&As addressing regulatory requirements for ESG rating providers, including clarification on group-affiliated small ESG rating activities
Sustainable Finance: Continued development of guidance under SFDR and r
What You Need To Do
- *Immediate (0-30 days)
- *Short-term (1-3 months)
- level information
- advertised securities per Annex 21 requirements
Key Dates
19 December 2025 - ESMA published new Q&As across multiple regulatory domains
30 June 2025 - ESMA's final report on prospectus ESG disclosure requirements became effective (referenced in search results as June 6, 2025 publication date)
22 September 2025 - ESMA published updated consolidated Q&A on SFDR and Level 2 Regulation with new PAI disclosure guidance
17 October 2025 - ESMA updated MiCAR Q&As on execution service classification
2025 Q&As. Firms should consult ESMA's official guidance portal for specific transition periods.*
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH
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The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.
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ESMA selects EuroCTP to become the first Consolidated Tape Provider for shares and ETFs 19 December 2025 Press Releases Trading The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial markets regulator and supervisor, has selected EuroCTP as the first Consolidated Tape Provider (CTP) for shares and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the EU, in a step forward for the transparency of equity markets in the EU. Natasha Cazenave, ESMA’s Executive Director, said: “Today’s announcement...
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We confirm that the FCA has opened an investigation into WH Smith PLC. The investigation concerns potential breaches of UK Listing Principles and Rules and Disclosure and Transparency Rules in relation to the matters announced by WH Smith PLC on 19 November 2025.
The FCA has launched an investigation into WH Smith PLC for potential breaches of UK Listing Principles and Rules, as well as Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTRs), stemming from announcements made by the company on 19 November 2025. This underscores the FCA's heightened scrutiny of listed companies' disclosure practices and adherence to market conduct standards. Compliance professionals should note this as a signal of enforcement risk in timely and accurate market disclosures, potentially setting precedents for similar cases.
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What Changed
This is not a policy change or new rule; it is an enforcement investigation announcement with no immediate regulatory amendments. It highlights ongoing enforcement of existing rules:
UK Listing Principles and Rules: These require listed issuers to act with integrity, provide accurate and timely information, and maintain effective systems for compliance (e.g., Principle 2 on communication with investors; Listing Rule 9 on continuing obligations).
Disclosure and Transparency Rules (DTRs): Specific
What You Need To Do
- For WH Smith PLC
- For other listed firms
- announcement sign-off processes involving legal/compliance/IR
- plan profit warnings or material updates, documenting decision trails
Key Dates
19 November 2025 - WH Smith PLC announcement triggering the investigation (reference point for alleged breaches).
late 2026 or 2027. Firms should monitor FCA updates via the specific URL or FCA enforcement news.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High. This matters due to the FCA's aggressive enforcement posture on market abuse/disclosures (e.g., post-SPPF reforms emphasizing individual accountability). Breaches can lead to multimillion-pound fines (e.g., 10% of annual revenue), director bans, and reputational damage, amplified by p
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The CFTC approved a final rule on December 18, 2025, that codifies existing staff no-action positions and eliminates duplicative business conduct and documentation requirements for swap dealers and major swap participants. This rule resolves over a decade of regulatory uncertainty, reduces operational costs, and harmonizes CFTC requirements with SEC and Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board standards.
What Changed
The final rule introduces the following substantive amendments:
*Exceptions for Swaps Intended to be Cleared (ITBC Swaps)**
Swap dealers and major swap participants are exempted from certain External Business Conduct Standards and swap trading relationship documentation requirements when executing swaps that are intended by the parties to be cleared contemporaneously with execution. Such swaps are deemed void if rejected from clearing.
*Prime Broker Arrangement Exemptions**
Swaps executed purs
What You Need To Do
- *Immediate Actions (Pre-Implementation)
- *Implementation Actions (Upon Effective Date)
- trade disclosure systems to remove PTMMM generation and delivery requirements
- based operations, review implications of superseded Staff Letter No
- *Ongoing Compliance
Key Dates
April 4, 2025 - CFTC Staff Letter 25-09 issued, establishing no-action position on PTMMM requirement
September 12, 2025 - CFTC issued further amended exemptive order permitting JSCC to clear interest rate swaps
September 24, 2025 - CFTC issued Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (comment period opened)
October 24, 2025 - Comment period deadline (ISDA and SIFMA submitted comments on this date) DEADLINE
December 18, 2025 - CFTC approved final rule (subject to pre-publication technical corrections)
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH
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The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) successfully prosecuted Mr. Choi Chun Wai, former Vice President of Computershare Hong Kong Investor Services Limited, for insider dealing in ENM Holdings Limited shares, resulting in a two-month prison sentence, a HK$289,500 fine (equal to avoided losses), and HK$120,407 in SFC investigation costs on 18 December 2025. This enforcement action highlights the SFC's aggressive stance against market professionals misusing non-public information, serving as a deterrent to uphold Hong Kong's market integrity. Compliance teams should note it reinforces personal liability for insider dealing under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (SFO), even for those in support roles like proxy coordination.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement case, not a regulatory change; no new rules, requirements, or amendments to the SFO or Listing Rules were introduced. It exemplifies ongoing application of existing insider dealing prohibitions under SFO sections 270-271, where individuals with inside information (e.g., on privatization failure from proxy forms) must not deal in relevant securities. The court's emphasis on "immediate custodial sentence" for professionals in positions of trust signals stricter sentencing no
What You Need To Do
- Enhance insider dealing training
- Strengthen information barriers
- Monitor personal trading
- Conduct insider lists and attestations
- Audit workflows
Key Dates
2 June 2023 - ENM and Offeror announced proposed privatization, engaging Computershare for proxy and voting services.
22 September 2023 - Choi learned inside information on privatization failure from proxy forms.
25 September 2023 - Choi sold 1,500,000 ENM shares, avoiding HK$289,500 loss ahead of announcement.
26 September 2023 - Scheduled court meeting for privatization voting.
27 September 2023 - ENM announced privatization lapse; share price fell 10.26% to HK$0.35.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - This reinforces existing obligations rather than imposing new ones, but the custodial sentence for a mid-level professional elevates personal risk awareness, prompting immediate policy reviews to mitigate SFC scrutiny. It matters for firms in investor services or with staff in trus
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The FCA welcomes the Government’s consultation on a new benchmarks regime for the UK. Since the introduction of the current regulatory framework, the financial landscape has evolved significantly. We now have an opportunity to build a regime that is more targeted to current market conditions and to reduce unnecessary burdens on industry, without compromising high standards. We are working with the Government to reform the current benchmarks regime to ensure that the regulatory framework remai...
The FCA welcomes HM Treasury's consultation on reforming the UK Benchmarks Regulation (BMR) to create a narrower, risk-based **Specified Authorised Benchmarks Regime (SABR)**, reducing regulatory scope by 80-90% to target only systemically important benchmarks and administrators while easing burdens on industry. This matters for compliance professionals as it shifts from broad regulation of all benchmarks to targeted oversight, requiring firms to reassess benchmark usage, prepare for transition, and adapt to FCA rules on risk management, enhancing UK competitiveness post-FSMA 2023 repeal of assimilated laws.
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Narrower scope: Regulation limited to benchmarks/administrators designated by HM Treasury (HMT) on FCA advice, based on criteria like systemic impact on UK financial integrity, consumers, or markets; reduces coverage by 80-90%, with no distinction between critical/significant/other types or benchmark categories (e.g., interest rate, commodity).
FCA-led firm-facing rules: HMT delegates requirements (governance, conflicts, oversight, methodology transparency, record-keeping) to FCA Handbook; remov
What You Need To Do
- Review current benchmarks for potential designation risk (systemic impact criteria) and map usage across portfolios
- Participate in HMT consultation (responses via gov
- Develop/revise policies for benchmark risk management, including cessation/wind-down plans for regulated/non-regulated benchmarks per future FCA guidance
- Assess transition from current authorisation (if non-designated, prepare for deregistration); overseas firms evaluate ORR eligibility
- Update governance/conflicts frameworks for any designated activities; monitor ESG data inclusion in rules
Key Dates
17 December 2025 - HM Treasury publishes consultation on benchmarks regime reform.
1 January 2026 - Reforms take initial effect; UK becomes only jurisdiction regulating all local benchmarks pre-reform; EU BMR reforms effective, highlighting UK divergence.
Due course 2026 - FCA consults on regulatory requirements for designated administrators/users.
2026 - FCA expected to publish updated guidance on critical benchmarks and implement SABR refinements.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - Significant scope reduction eases burdens but introduces transition risks, new FCA rules, and designation uncertainty; firms must act now on consultation (post-Dec 2025) and prep for 2026 FCA changes to avoid non-compliance during shift, especially with 1 Jan 2026 milestone amplifyin
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Canadian citizen Nathan Gauvin and three entities he controls—Blackridge, LLC, Gray Digital Capital Management USA, LLC, and Gray Digital Technologies, LLC—with orchestrating two fraudulent securities…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced the agenda and panelists for its Dec. 16, 2025, roundtable on Rule 611 of Regulation NMS and other associated rules and regulatory requirements.The roundtable will be held at the University of Austin…
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The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Operations Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.
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The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Legal Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.
The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC), which is a forum for discussion of the wholesale foreign exchange market. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.
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In line with the Bank's transition to a repo-led, demand-driven operational framework for providing reserves, the Bank is today announcing a reduction in the spread to Bank Rate of the Operational Standing Facility (OSF). This Market Notice confirms the new, recalibrated spread of the OSF at Bank Rate +15bps for the lending facility and Bank Rate -15bps for the deposit facility. As with all SMF facilities, the OSFs are 'open for business' and should be used by SMF participants for the purpose...
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The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Crypto Task Force has announced the agenda and panelists for its rescheduled Roundtable on Financial Surveillance and Privacy.“New technologies give us a fresh opportunity to recalibrate financial surveillance…
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The CFTC filed a civil enforcement action on November 21, 2025, against Brian Mitchell, Kevin Mack Jr., and their unregistered entity Young Pros Investment Group LLC (YPIG) for fraudulently soliciting ~$1 million from 33 pool participants to trade commodity futures, using misrepresentations, Ponzi payments, false statements, and registration violations, including Mitchell's breach of a prior 2021 CFTC order. This case underscores the CFTC's aggressive enforcement against unregistered commodity pools and fraud, seeking restitution, disgorgement, penalties, trading bans, and injunctions under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). Compliance teams must prioritize registration checks and fraud prevention to avoid similar actions, as it highlights personal liability for controlling persons.
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This is an enforcement action, not a rulemaking, so there are no new regulatory changes or requirements. It reinforces longstanding CEA and CFTC rules on:
Mandatory registration as a Commodity Pool Operator (CPO) and Associated Persons (APs) for pools trading commodity futures (CFTC Regulation 4.13 exemptions do not apply here due to fraud and public solicitation).
Prohibitions on fraud, misrepresentations, guarantees of profit, non-disclosure of risks, commingling funds, and operating pools as
What You Need To Do
- Verify registration
- Implement controls
- Conduct due diligence
- Train staff
- For SEC-registered advisers
Key Dates
2025 .
November 21, 2025 - CFTC files complaint in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
~December 2020 - May 2022 - Alleged fraudulent solicitation and trading period.
2021 - Prior CFTC administrative order against Mitchell (Press Release 8427-21) prohibiting trading and registration activities for three years.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This action signals intensified CFTC scrutiny on unregistered pools amid rising crypto/futures fraud (e.g., similar January 2026 case against Wolf Capital). It matters because penalties include personal bans, multimillion restitution/disgorgement, and whistleblower awards (10-30% of
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The CFTC today announced the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered a final judgement against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn (aka Jeffrey Santulan and Jeffrey Hill) ordering them to pay $25.6 million in restitution to victims and a $25.6 million civil monetary penalty for operating a nationwide, precious metals fraud. Released: 11/20/2025
The CFTC, alongside 30 state regulators, secured a final judgment on November 20, 2025, against Safeguard Metals LLC and Jeffrey Ikahn, imposing $25.6 million in restitution to victims and a $25.6 million civil monetary penalty for a nationwide precious metals fraud scheme from October 2017 to July 2021 that defrauded over 450 elderly investors of more than $52 million. This enforcement action, resolving a February 2022 complaint, highlights coordinated federal-state-SEC efforts to combat commodity fraud and underscores personal liability for controlling persons under CEA Section 6(c)(1) and Regulation 180.1(a). It matters for compliance as it reinforces aggressive penalties for misrepresentations, overcharges, and targeting vulnerable populations, with offsets across parallel SEC proceedings.
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This is an enforcement action, not a rulemaking, so there are no new regulatory changes or requirements. It reaffirms existing CEA prohibitions on fraud, including Section 6(c)(1), 7 U.S.C. § 9(1), and 17 C.F.R. § 180.1(a)(1)-(3), covering material misrepresentations, omissions, and deceptive schemes in precious metals sales. Key takeaways include joint-and-several liability for entities and controlling individuals (Ikahn held liable for not acting in good faith), systematic overcharges as fraud
What You Need To Do
- Conduct immediate fraud risk assessments on precious metals sales scripts, disclosures, and pricing markups to ensure no material misrepresentations or undisclosed overcharges
- Enhance senior investor protections, including suitability reviews, cooling-off periods, and training on vulnerable customer targeting bans
- Review controlling person policies for good faith oversight, documenting supervisory failures to avoid personal liability
- Audit parallel SEC/CFTC exposures in commodity-linked activities, preparing for offset calculations in multi-agency actions
- Update compliance manuals with this case as precedent for CEA fraud in physical commodities; monitor whistleblower notices for internal reporting incentives
Key Dates
February 1, 2022 - CFTC and states file initial complaint alleging fraud scheme.
May 5, 2022 - Plaintiffs file First Amended Complaint.
September 6, 2023 - Second Amended Complaint filed.
May 2, 2025 - Court enters SEC remedies judgment ($25.6M disgorgement/penalty, with offsets).
September 30, 2025 - Court issues Statement of Decision granting restitution ($25.6M) and civil penalty ($25.6M).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - This resolved enforcement sets precedent for precious metals fraud penalties but imposes no new rules or immediate deadlines beyond whistleblower claims (March 9, 2026). It matters due to escalating CFTC-state coordination, personal liability risks, and focus on elder fraud amid ri
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This was the first meeting of the Market Participants Group (MPG), a senior-level forum for financial market participants to share their views on relevant themes and narratives in financial markets with members of the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee.
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The Money Markets Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK unsecured deposits and funding market and securities lending and repo markets.
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This Market Notice confirms that the previously announced increase to the minimum spread over Bank Rate on bids against Level A collateral in the Indexed Long-Term Repo (ILTR) operation will take effect from 17 November 2025.
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Europe & international Sanctions & settlements Publication of the annual ESMA Report on Sanctions and Measures for 2024: AMF imposes the highest amounts in Europe
The ESMA Annual Report on Sanctions and Measures for 2024, published on 16 October 2025, aggregates enforcement data from EEA national competent authorities (NCAs), highlighting that the French AMF imposed the highest total sanctions at €29.4 million—nearly a third of the EEA's €100 million aggregate—primarily under MAR and MiFID II. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals intensified enforcement focus on market abuse and investor protection across Europe, with France leading in both fine amounts and settlement usage, underscoring a trend toward higher penalties and agile resolution mechanisms.
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This is not a new regulation but a retrospective report documenting 2024 enforcement trends; no direct regulatory changes are introduced. Key observations include a significant rise in total fine amounts to over €100 million (from €71 million in 2023) despite stable sanction volumes (975 vs. 976), with MAR (377 sanctions, €45.5 million) and MiFID II/MiFIR (294 sanctions, €44.5 million) dominating. Notable shifts: increased settlement usage (94 agreements for €21.9 million, 22% of total), with AM
Key Dates
16 October 2025 - ESMA publishes second consolidated Annual Sanctions Report for 2024 data.
covering 2024 activities.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: medium – This report reinforces existing rules without new requirements, but signals escalating financial penalties (up 40% YoY) and settlement trends, pressuring firms to prioritize MAR/MiFID compliance to avoid outsized AMF-style fines, especially in France or cross-EEA operations. Matter
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Savings protection Warning Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Retail investors Professional investors Journalists Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF has...
The AMF enforced a trading suspension on MEXEDIA S.p.A. shares on Euronext from 11 September 2025 to 30 September 2025 due to indicators of **pump and dump** market abuse, urging investors to exercise extreme caution against unauthorized high-upside recommendations. This enforcement action underscores the AMF's proactive market surveillance and highlights ongoing risks of manipulative practices in listed equities, serving as a reminder for firms to bolster internal controls against such schemes. Compliance teams should note this as a signal of heightened regulatory scrutiny on price manipulation, potentially informing future enforcement trends.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement action rather than new regulatory changes; no legislative or rule amendments are introduced. Key elements include:
AMF's invocation of financial markets and market abuse regulations to mandate trading suspension via Euronext.
Explicit warning on pump and dump tactics, defined as unauthorized promotions inflating share prices for insider sales, leading to investor losses.
Follow-up resumption of trading on 1 October 2025 after suspension ended, with continued vigilance call
What You Need To Do
- Trading venues (e.g., Euronext)
- Investment firms and brokers
- Advisory firms
- All surveilled firms
- Investors and firms assisting them
Key Dates
11 September 2025 - Trading suspension in MEXEDIA shares effective at end of session.
12 September 2025 - AMF press release published (French version).
30 September 2025 - Scheduled end of suspension period (inclusive).
1 October 2025 - Resumption of trading confirmed; pre-suspension orders purged.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - This is a resolved, case-specific enforcement (suspension lifted 1 October 2025), not imposing new firm-wide rules, reducing immediate action needs as of January 2026. It matters for market abuse surveillance programs, signaling AMF's focus on pump-and-dump in equities, which could
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Financial disclosures & corporate financing Public offer Prospectus Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF announces new measures to facilitate access to listing
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Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
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The Securities Lending Committee is a forum for market participants and authorities to discuss the UK securities lending market.
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The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC), which is a forum for discussion of the wholesale foreign exchange market. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.
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The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Legal Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.
The Bank of England chairs the London Foreign Exchange Joint Standing Committee (FXJSC) Operations Sub-Committee. The FXJSC is made up of market participants, infrastructure providers and the UK financial regulators.
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Savings protection Warning Retail investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers AMF announces resumption of trading in Mexedia shares
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Warning Savings protection Warning The AMF warns the public about group chats providing tips on shares
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The CFTC issued an order on September 17, 2025, sanctioning Shinhan Securities Co. Ltd. with a $212,500 civil monetary penalty for engaging in wash sales and non-competitive transactions on NYMEX, involving near-simultaneous bids and offers for the same futures contracts under the same beneficial owner to avoid risk and price competition. This enforcement action underscores the CFTC's ongoing focus on market manipulation practices that undermine open and competitive trading, serving as a reminder for firms to enhance trade surveillance and compliance programs. Compliance professionals should note this as evidence of active CFTC scrutiny on wash trading violations under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA).
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This is an enforcement action, not a rulemaking, so there are no new regulatory changes or requirements introduced. It reaffirms existing prohibitions under CEA Section 6(c)(2) against wash sales (fictitious sales) and non-competitive transactions that negate risk or price competition in futures markets. The case highlights CFTC's interpretation of wash sales as including trades where buy and sell orders for identical quantities of the same contract are executed near-simultaneously for accounts
What You Need To Do
- Enhance trade surveillance
- Conduct gap analysis
- Strengthen internal controls
- Self-reporting consideration
- Training and recordkeeping
Key Dates
September 17, 2025 - CFTC issues order filing and settling charges against Shinhan, requiring immediate payment of $212,500 penalty and cease-and-desist order.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - This action signals sustained CFTC enforcement on wash sales amid broader anti-manipulation priorities, with penalties reflecting cooperation but still material ($212,500). It matters because wash trades erode market integrity, and recent advisories incentivize proactive remediatio
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Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities offering in France investments in the unregulated foreign exchange market (Forex) and in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
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MAR Financial disclosures & corporate financing Shares The AMF and the AFA call for vigilance of the risk of private corruption by criminal networks of natural persons with access to inside information
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Sanctions & settlements MAR professional obligations Investment advice Other professionals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines eight individuals and two legal entities a total of €1,890,000 for late...
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Long term investment Equity Retail investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers French retail investor stock market activity: the AMF analyses changes in behaviour between...
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Sanctions & settlements MAR Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines an issuer €20,000 and its shareholders a total of €1.7 million
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed fines totaling €1.72 million on 10 June 2025 against SMCP (an issuer) and its major shareholders European TopSoho, Dynamic Treasure Group, and Ms. Chenran Qiu for breaches including failure to report threshold crossings in shareholdings, disseminating false or misleading information constituting market manipulation, and SMCP's lapse in maintaining inside information confidentiality. This decision underscores AMF's rigorous enforcement of **Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)** obligations on issuers and shareholders, serving as a deterrent against opaque share transactions and premature disclosures that undermine market integrity. Compliance teams should prioritize robust monitoring of ownership changes and information controls to avoid similar sanctions, which can reach seven figures for individuals and entities.
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This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory change introducing new rules; it reinforces existing obligations under French financial markets law and MAR:
Shareholder reporting thresholds: Mandatory notification to AMF and issuers for crossing above or below capital/voting rights thresholds, plus six-month plans.
Prohibition on false/misleading information: Press releases denying control over entities when factual arrangements prove otherwise qualify as market manipulation.
Inside informatio
Key Dates
10 June 2025 - AMF Enforcement Committee decision issued, imposing fines.
Post-10 June 2025 - Appeal window opened; European TopSoho lodged appeal before Paris Court of Appeal.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - Matters due to substantial fines (€1.72M total, including €1M personal), personal liability for controllers, and appeal pending, signaling ongoing risk. Not critical as it's backward-looking enforcement (events 2016-2021), but elevates priority for listed firms handling ownership c
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Financial disclosures & corporate financing Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF orders DANAE GROUP to file a draft takeover bid for ENTREPRENDRE shares
The AMF has ordered Danae Group to file a draft takeover bid for shares in Entreprendre, enforcing mandatory public offer rules triggered by a shareholding threshold crossing. This matters for compliance professionals as it exemplifies AMF's strict oversight of takeover regulations, ensuring market integrity, equal treatment of shareholders, and timely disclosures in listed company transactions. It underscores the risks of non-compliance, potentially leading to enforcement actions.
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No new regulatory changes are introduced; this is an enforcement decision applying existing AMF rules on mandatory takeover bids under the General Regulation (RGAMF), particularly Articles 234-2 et seq. Key requirements include: filing a draft offer with the AMF for compliance review within 10 trading days; mandatory cash offers at the highest price paid by the offeror (alone or in concert) in the prior 12 months; adherence to principles of free play of bids, equal treatment, transparency, marke
What You Need To Do
- File draft takeover bid immediately
- Appoint independent appraiser
- Inform AMF and publish
- Prepare target response
- Monitor thresholds
Key Dates
Within 4-6 weeks of triggering event - Danae Group must file draft takeover bid (practice standard; exact trigger date not specified in publication). DEADLINE
10 trading days from offer period start - AMF reviews draft for compliance and issues visa (extendable if appraiser or works council involved, min. 5 trading days post-target reply). DEADLINE
Pre-offer period (post-announcement) - Strict trading rules apply; offeror may acquire shares until opening, with restrictions.
Offer period - From AMF filing notice to results publication; minimum success threshold 50% (waivable by AMF).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - Immediate filing obligation for Danae Group risks escalation to sanctions if ignored; for others, it signals AMF's proactive enforcement, heightening scrutiny on share acquisitions in listed firms. Matters due to potential market disruption, shareholder protection mandates, and prece
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Sanctions & settlements Executive & other private individuals Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines three individuals and one legal entity a total of €700,000 for insider dealing breaches
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed fines totaling €700,000 on three individuals and one legal entity for insider dealing violations, demonstrating the regulator's ongoing commitment to enforcing Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) prohibitions on trading with inside information. This case underscores the AMF's aggressive pursuit of insider networks and coordinated breaches, serving as a stark reminder for firms to bolster insider trading surveillance and training programs. Compliance teams should use it to reinforce policies amid rising detections of organized insider activities.
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This is an enforcement action, not a regulatory change; it reaffirms existing MAR requirements under Articles 7 (inside information definition), 8 (insider lists), 14 (insider dealing prohibition), 17 (public disclosure), and 19 (PDMR trading restrictions, including 30-day black-out periods before financial results). No new rules are introduced, but it highlights AMF's reliance on firms for detection via internal policies, whistleblowing, and gift/invitation controls, as echoed in recent AMF-AFA
What You Need To Do
- Update insider policies
- Enhance training and awareness
- Strengthen surveillance
- Report promptly
- Conduct audits
Key Dates
December 4, 2024 - EU Regulation 2024/2809 enters force , amending MAR on inside information and disclosures.
June 5, 2026 - Certain amendments to insider trading policies (e.g., Groupe Casino policy) apply ; others immediate from February 2025.
June 30, 2026 - AMF General Regulation updates effective , covering certifications for financial instruments and prospectuses.
Within 3 trading days - PDMRs must report securities transactions to issuer and AMF.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High – This enforcement signals intensified AMF focus on insider networks, with fines demonstrating willingness to penalize both individuals (€700,000 total) and entities amid a "worrying trend" of organized crime infiltration. Firms face elevated inspection risks, especially post-AMF-AFA v
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Marketing Derivatives or structured products Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF and ACPR Joint Unit publishes its analysis of the French structured product market
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee clears three individuals and one legal entity for insider dealing breaches
The AMF Enforcement Committee dismissed insider dealing charges against three individuals and one legal entity, determining insufficient evidence of inside information use or disclosure. This decision underscores the Committee's rigorous evidentiary standards in market abuse cases, offering reassurance to compliance teams that weak indicia alone do not trigger sanctions, while reinforcing the need for robust defenses in investigations. It matters because it provides interpretive guidance on proving insider dealing, potentially reducing overreach in enforcement but heightening focus on documentation and transaction rationales.
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No new regulatory changes or requirements are introduced; this is an enforcement decision, not a rulemaking. It clarifies application of existing Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) rules under AMF jurisdiction, emphasizing that sanctions require concrete proof beyond timing, atypical trades, or plausible disclosure channels—such as unconvincing explanations alone are insufficient for liability. The ruling aligns with prior cases where the Committee has cleared parties when evidence falls short, as se
What You Need To Do
- Enhance insider list maintenance and training to preempt failures, as fined in parallel cases
- Document transaction rationales proactively (e
- Conduct regular MAR compliance audits, focusing on disclosure channels and trade timing surveillance
- Review internal policies against AMF Enforcement Committee precedents, ensuring defenses emphasize alternative explanations for trades
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium—not critical as no new rules or fines imposed, but matters for firms under AMF scrutiny or with high insider dealing risk, as it illustrates acquittal thresholds (e.g., insufficient indicators like timing alone). Heightened relevance amid ongoing AMF enforcement wave on market abuse,
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines three individuals a total of €590,000 for price manipulation
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined three individuals a total of €590,000 for engaging in price manipulation on French markets, highlighting the regulator's aggressive stance against market abuse. This enforcement action underscores the risks of coordinated trading schemes that distort supply, demand, or prices, serving as a deterrent for market participants. Compliance teams should note it as evidence of heightened AMF scrutiny on manipulative behaviors, even absent full case details.
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This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory change; it reaffirms existing prohibitions under the French Monetary and Financial Code (Article L. 433-1-2) and EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR, Regulation (EU) No 596/2014) against price manipulation, including fixing prices at artificial levels, disseminating false/misleading signals on supply/demand, or using deceptive orders. No new requirements are introduced, but it signals AMF's interpretation of manipulation in coordinated individual act
Key Dates
11 December 2024 AMF decision fining entities €4.15M for false info and price manipulation.
24 January 2024 AMF decision fining seven for price manipulation (€400k-€2M); appeals filed, partial stay granted 10 July 2024.
19 July 2024 AMF fines Parrot and directors €420k total for manipulation.
13 December 2024 AMF fines US fund €10M for IPO-related manipulation.
15 September 2025 AMF fines asset managers €1.3M total (future-dated relative to publication patterns).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - Matters due to escalating fines (e.g., €590k here, up to €10M in ) and personal liability for individuals, amid AMF's pattern of 2024-2025 actions targeting manipulation across assets. Non-compliance risks reputational damage, trading bans, and appeals (e.g., ongoing in ); firms must
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Sanctions & settlements professional obligations Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines Pharnext and its former directors a total of €800,000
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined Pharnext €500,000 and its former directors Daniel Cohen (€200,000) and David Horn Solomon (€100,000) on 20 January 2025 for failing to disclose inside information promptly and disseminating false or misleading information about FDA interactions for a drug candidate. This enforcement action reinforces AMF's strict stance on market abuse rules under EU MAR, highlighting personal liability for directors in listed biotech firms where investor expectations around product approvals are high. Compliance teams should note it as a reminder of timely disclosure obligations, especially amid appeals filed by the parties.
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This is not a regulatory change but an enforcement decision applying existing obligations under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), specifically:
Article 17 MAR: Requirement to disclose inside information as soon as possible (breached by Pharnext's delays from 10 April 2019 and non-disclosure from 28 October 2020).
Article 12(1)(c) MAR: Prohibition on disseminating false or misleading information that could affect market prices, via press releases and shareholder letters overstating FDA progress.
What You Need To Do
- Review inside information policies
- Audit communications
- Director training
- Monitor appeals
- wide actions mandated beyond general MAR compliance, but proactive gap analysis recommended
Key Dates
10 April 2019 - FDA request for additional study deemed inside information; not disclosed until 30 August 2019.
28 October 2020 - FDA 'non-agreement' on clinical study design deemed inside information; never publicly disclosed.
20 January 2025 - AMF Enforcement Committee decision imposing fines (SAN-2025-01).
23 July 2025 - Paris Court of Appeal dismissed David Horn Solomon's stay of execution application (n°25/05331).
Post-20 January 2025 - Appeal lodged by Pharnext, Cohen, and Solomon to Paris Court of Appeal (ongoing).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium – This is a specific enforcement (not a new rule), but it signals heightened AMF scrutiny on biotech disclosures amid investor sensitivity to approval news; delays in similar cases could trigger investigations/fines up to 15% of turnover or €15M. Matters for listed firms with pipelin
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Innovation Market infrastructures MIFID Pilot Regime: the AMF publishes an in-depth report on the implementation of the regulation
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Sanctions & settlements MAR Other professionals Executive & other private individuals Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines a US investment fund and its director a total of €10 million for price manipulation during an initial public offering...
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined US-based investment fund EcoR1 Capital €7 million and its director Oleg Nodelman €3 million (total €10 million) on 13 December 2024 for price manipulation via "marking the close" trades on Euronext Paris during Innate Pharma's 2019 Nasdaq IPO, plus reporting failures on 5% ownership thresholds. This case demonstrates AMF's extraterritorial reach over foreign actors impacting French markets and underscores personal liability for executives in market abuse violations under MAR.
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This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory change; it reinforces existing MAR prohibitions on price manipulation (Article 12), specifically "fixing the price at an abnormal or artificial level" through timed sales at market close to influence linked ADS pricing on Nasdaq. It also highlights ongoing scrutiny of reporting obligations under Article L. 233-7 of the French Commercial Code for crossing 5% thresholds in listed companies.
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What You Need To Do
- Implement pre-trade surveillance for "marking the close" patterns, especially around issuer events like IPOs where Euronext closes influence external pricing
- Enhance 5% threshold monitoring with automated alerts and timely filings (4 trading days post-threshold)
- Conduct senior manager training on personal liability under MAR for manipulative orders benefiting the firm (e
- Review cross-border trading policies for French-listed assets, including jurisdiction assessments for non-EU funds
- Perform gap analysis on order timing controls to flag end-of-day volume spikes
Key Dates
October 10-16, 2019 - Five trading sessions during which manipulative "marking the close" sales occurred on Euronext Paris.
2019 (exact dates unspecified) - Instances of failing to report exceeding/falling below 5% ownership thresholds in Innate Pharma.
13 December 2024 - AMF Enforcement Committee decision date imposing fines.
16 December 2024 - French version of press release published.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - Matters due to AMF's aggressive fines (€10M total) and personal accountability for a US fund/director, signaling heightened cross-border enforcement on Euronext trades. Firms should prioritize surveillance upgrades now, as appeals are possible but do not suspend implications; low i
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Warning Savings protection Warning Forex and binary options The AMF warns the public about the fraudulent Forex investment offering on the LIVAXXEN trading platform
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Sanctions & settlements Disclosure Obligations Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee imposes fines totalling €4,150,000 on four legal entities and three natural persons for disseminating false or misleading information, and price manipulation
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed fines totaling €4,150,000 on December 11, 2024, against Auplata (an issuer), its former CEO Didier Tamagno, statutory auditors RSM Paris and Stéphane Marie (€50,000-€300,000 range), and fund entities European High Growth Opportunities Manco SA, Alpha Blue Ocean Inc., and director Pierre Vannineuse (€1,000,000-€1,500,000 range) for disseminating false or misleading information in press releases and financial statements, plus share price manipulation via unauthorized sales. This decision underscores the AMF's rigorous enforcement of market abuse rules under French financial regulations, serving as a critical reminder for issuers, auditors, and investment managers to ensure transparent disclosure of financing terms and compliance with share disposal commitments, with appeals already lodged at the Paris Court of Appeal.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement action, not a regulatory change; it reinforces existing obligations under AMF rules prohibiting false/misleading information (e.g., omitting key clauses in financing agreements like ODIRNANEs with BSAs, failing to disclose earn-outs or include them in going concern analyses) and price manipulation (e.g., breaching share retention and daily sales volume limits). No new requirements were introduced, but the decision clarifies interpretive application: auditors face liability
What You Need To Do
- Review disclosure practices
- Enhance auditor coordination
- Strengthen trading controls
- Training and policies
- Monitor appeals
Key Dates
11 December 2024 - AMF Enforcement Committee decision issued, imposing fines.
Post-11 December 2024 - Appeals lodged by European High Growth Opportunities Manco SA, Alpha Blue Ocean Inc., Auplata Mining Group AMG, RSM Paris SAS, Stéphane Marie, and Pierre Vannineuse before the Paris Court of Appeal (exact filing date not specified).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - Matters due to substantial fines (up to €1.5M per entity), personal liability for executives/auditors, and broad applicability to disclosure/manipulation risks in equity financings; recent timing (2024 decision, ongoing appeals) signals AMF's active enforcement focus, prompting immed
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Short selling Equity Stock market tumbles: still a rare phenomenon on the Paris market
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ETF Equity MIFID Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers ETFs win over newcomers as they invest into the stock market
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Shares ETF Investment services In Q3 2024, for the first time, new ETF investors outnumbered new equity investors
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Shares ETF The AMF analyses new investment practices: listed shares, ETFs and crowdfunding
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Sanctions & settlements Disclosure Obligations Journalists AMF Enforcement Committee fines Biosynex, its CEO and several of its directors a total of €930,000
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined Biosynex and four directors (plus their holding companies) a total of €930,000 on 25 July 2024 for breaches including selective disclosure of inside information via a CEO interview, insider trading by selling shares on non-public knowledge of a treasury share sale, and failures to report share transactions to the AMF. This matters as it reinforces AMF's strict enforcement of MAR (Market Abuse Regulation) rules on information dissemination, insider dealing, and PDMR reporting, serving as a precedent for listed companies and executives during high-volatility periods like COVID-19. Appeals by some parties were dismissed as inadmissible by the Paris Court of Appeal on 9 January 2025.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory change; it applies existing requirements under EU MAR (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014, transposed in France) and AMF rules:
Selective disclosure: Issuers must ensure "full and effective" public dissemination of inside information via press releases before any selective sharing (e.g., interviews); partial disclosure to a "restricted audience" (like journalists) without prior release violates this.
Insider trading: Prohibits trading (including selling
What You Need To Do
- Implement pre-approval for executive media interactions: Require scripts/press releases issued simultaneously with interviews to avoid selective disclosure
- Enhance insider lists and trading controls
- Automate transaction reporting
- Conduct MAR training refreshers
- Audit past disclosures
Key Dates
25 July 2024 - AMF Enforcement Committee decision issuing fines.
March-April 2020 - Violation period (interview on 20 March 2020; share sales and unreported transactions).
9 January 2025 - Paris Court of Appeal dismisses appeals by CEO Abensur, CFO Fraenckel, and ALA Financière as inadmissible (case n° 24/16188).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - Not a new rule but a high-profile enforcement (€930k total: Biosynex €50k; CEO/holding €460k; others €70k-€230k each) highlighting personal liability for executives, with appeals failing. Matters for listed firms as it stresses "full/effective" dissemination and rejects operational
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Sanctions & settlements Disclosure Obligations Professional investors The AMF Enforcement Committee fines an issuer and two of its former directors at the time of the facts for market manipulation by disseminating false or misleading information. It also fined one of the directors for insider...
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed fines on an issuer and two former directors for market manipulation via dissemination of false or misleading information, with an additional fine on one director for insider trading violations. This enforcement action underscores the AMF's rigorous enforcement of market abuse rules under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), serving as a stark reminder of personal and corporate liability for disclosure failures and privileged information misuse. Compliance teams must prioritize robust controls to mitigate similar risks, as such violations erode market integrity and investor trust.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement decision rather than new legislation, so there are no direct regulatory changes. It reinforces existing obligations under Book VI of the AMF General Regulation on market abuse, including insider dealing and market manipulation, aligned with Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR). Key principles upheld include prohibitions on disseminating false/misleading information that impacts security prices and trading on inside information, with no novel requirements but heightened emphas
What You Need To Do
- Implement or strengthen disclosure controls to ensure all public information is accurate and non-misleading, with pre-approval for promotional materials submitted to AMF
- Enhance insider lists and training for directors on MAR prohibitions, including trading blackouts before announcements
- Deploy surveillance systems to detect market manipulation signals, with compliance officers mandated to report suspicious transactions to AMF
- Conduct due diligence attestations for prospectuses/public offers, confirming no material omissions
- Review governance for personal liability, including cooperation incentives in investigations per proposed AMF powers
Key Dates
30 June 2026 - End of MiCA transitional period; AMF to fully enforce crypto-asset market abuse under MAR-equivalent rules.
30 June 2026 - AMF General Regulation updates effective, enhancing MAR reporting procedures (e.g., Articles 145-1 to 145-4).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This demonstrates AMF's aggressive stance on market abuse amid rising "insider networks" and organized crime threats, with fines signaling personal risk for directors. It matters because enforcement is intensifying (e.g., web scraping for investigations, expanded sanctions like 10-ye
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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
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Shares ETF Collective investments Long term investment The activity of retail investors active in equities and ETFs increased further in Q2 2024
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MIFID Fixed income The AMF proposes a methodology for calibrating the thresholds determining the transparency regime applicable to corporate bond transactions.
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Markets Investment services Financing the economy Supervision ESMA's 20 recommendations for more efficient and attractive European markets
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists AMF Enforcement Committee fines one individual and clears two others for insider dealing breaches
The AMF Enforcement Committee sanctioned one individual with a fine for insider dealing violations while acquitting two others in a case involving breaches of market abuse rules under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). This decision underscores the AMF's rigorous enforcement of insider trading prohibitions, emphasizing evidence-based liability determinations and serving as a reminder for firms to strengthen insider monitoring and training programs. It matters because it highlights the risks of coordinated insider networks and the importance of robust compliance frameworks to mitigate personal and corporate exposure.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory amendment, so there are no new rules or requirements introduced. It reaffirms existing obligations under MAR Articles 7 (prohibition of insider dealing), 8 (unlawful disclosure of inside information), 10 (public disclosure of inside information), 14 (abuse of inside information), 17 (fair presentation and disclosure), and 19 (PDMR transactions), as well as AMF General Regulations Articles 223-9 and 221-3. Key takeaways include strict trading rest
What You Need To Do
- Review and update insider trading policies to align with AMF Position-Recommendation No
- Implement or strengthen training on MAR prohibitions, insider network risks, and whistleblowing mechanisms, especially for those handling M&A, results announcements, or advisor roles
- Monitor and log gifts, donations, transactions in derivatives/index products, and PDMR dealings; notify insiders of blackouts via Insider Trading Committee
- Enhance surveillance for coordinated trading patterns pre-announcements (e
- For listed firms
Key Dates
Within 3 trading days PDMRs must report securities transactions to issuer and AMF. DEADLINE
30 calendar days prior to annual/interim results publication Statutory blackout period for PDMRs.
15 calendar days prior to quarterly financial info publication Recommended blackout for insiders per AMF guidance.
5 June 2026 Certain amendments in sample insider policies apply (e.g., enhanced disclosures).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium. This reinforces longstanding MAR rules without new mandates, but the acquittal of two individuals signals AMF's focus on provable evidence, reducing overreach risks while heightening scrutiny on networks. It matters amid rising organized crime threats (AMF 2024 report), prompting im
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Long term investment Equity ETF Retail investors Professional investors Journalists Dashboard of retail investors active on the stock market: sharp increase in retail ETF activity in Q1 2024
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Appointment Sanctions & settlements Journalists Valérie Michel-Amsellem becomes Chair of the AMF Enforcement Committee
This AMF publication announces the appointment of Valérie Michel-Amsellem as the new Chair of the AMF Enforcement Committee, the independent body responsible for imposing sanctions in financial market violations. It matters for compliance professionals because leadership changes in enforcement can signal shifts in sanctioning priorities, rigor, or focus areas, potentially influencing how firms approach risk management and remediation. While no immediate policy changes are introduced, monitoring the new Chair's tenure is essential given the Committee's role in upholding market integrity.
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What Changed
There are no substantive regulatory changes, new requirements, or amendments to the AMF General Regulation outlined in this announcement. The publication solely details an internal governance appointment within the AMF's structure, where the Enforcement Committee maintains its established autonomy for sanction decisions, separate from the AMF Board. This aligns with prior affirmations of the Committee's independence, as upheld in ECHR rulings on its impartiality.
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What You Need To Do
- Review backgrounds of key AMF personnel, including Valérie Michel-Amsellem, for insights into enforcement trends (e
- Enhance internal monitoring of AMF sanction releases (https://www
- Conduct gap analyses on compliance programs for high-risk areas like market abuse, given the Committee's sanction powers up to €100 million or 10x profits
Key Dates
Immediate - Appointment takes effect upon announcement, with no disclosed transition period.
2026 , Enforcement Committee sanction against an asset management company, indicating ongoing enforcement operations.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Low - This personnel change does not impose new obligations or alter existing rules, posing minimal immediate risk. It matters indirectly for long-term strategy, as the Chair could steer enforcement toward stricter penalties or novel interpretations of obligations (e.g., as analyzed in hist
Asset ManagerBroker DealerBank Appointment Sanctions & settlements Journalists Appointements to the AMF Enforcement Committee
This AMF publication announces the partial renewal of the Enforcement Committee, including four new appointments, two reappointments, and the subsequent election of Valérie Michel-Amsellem as Chair on 28 February 2024. It matters for compliance professionals as changes in committee composition can influence enforcement priorities, sanction severity, and interpretations of financial regulations under AMF jurisdiction.
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What Changed
There are no new regulatory requirements or substantive changes to laws; this is an administrative renewal of the Enforcement Committee's membership. Key developments include: new members Jean-Claude Hassan (Vice-President of the Council of State appointee, also chairs second section), Xavier Samuel (Court of Cassation appointee), Sophie Langlois and Aurélien Soustre (Ministerial appointees); reappointments of Anne Le Lorier and Ute Meyenberg. The committee maintains its structure of 12 independ
Key Dates
13 February 2024 - Ministerial order appointing new and reappointed members.
20 February 2024 - Publication of the ministerial order.
27 February 2024 - Composition published in the Official Journal.
28 February 2024 - First meeting; election of Valérie Michel-Amsellem as Chair and Jean-Claude Hassan as second section Chair.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: low - This personnel change poses minimal immediate risk but signals potential evolution in enforcement tone under new leadership experienced in sanctions and regulation (e.g., Michel-Amsellem's appellate background). It matters longer-term for firms in protracted AMF proceedings, as commit
Asset ManagerBroker DealerBank Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee clears twelve individuals for insider dealing breaches
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Sanctions & settlements Disclosure Obligations Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines seven people, four for price manipulation and three for failing to comply with reporting obligations
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Markets MAR Corporate action Shares Market manipulation identified and reported by the AMF sanctioned by the Paris Tribunal Correctionnel
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Sanctions & settlements Disclosure Obligations Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines a former manager of a listed company for failing to disclose inside information as soon as possible and for failing to disclose major shareholdings
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed a fine on a former manager of a listed company for two violations: failing to disclose inside information to the public as soon as possible under Article 17 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), and failing to disclose major shareholdings as required by French regulations. This enforcement action underscores the AMF's strict enforcement of market abuse rules, emphasizing personal accountability for executives in ensuring timely transparency to prevent insider trading risks and maintain market integrity. Compliance teams should review it as a reminder of heightened scrutiny on disclosure delays and threshold crossings.
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What Changed
This is not a regulatory change but an enforcement decision reinforcing existing obligations under MAR and AMF General Regulation:
Inside information disclosure: Issuers must publicly disclose inside information "as soon as possible" per Article 17 MAR, unless specific delay conditions are met (legitimate interest, confidentiality ensured, no public misleading). Delays require post-publication notification to AMF at differepublication@amf-france.org.
Major shareholdings disclosure: Persons cross
What You Need To Do
- Assess information promptly
- Declare major shareholdings immediately upon threshold crossing to issuer/AMF; ensure custodians comply with identity disclosure requests
- Use professional information providers for dissemination to ensure wide, secure EU reach; archive on company website
- Train executives on insider lists, transaction reporting (within 3 days if >€20k/year), and penalties (up to €100m fines, criminal sanctions)
Key Dates
3 trading days - Managers/PDMRs must report securities transactions to issuer and AMF if annual total exceeds €20,000. DEADLINE
10 business days - Custodians must respond to Euroclear France/AMF requests for shareholder identity on threshold crossings. DEADLINE
effective 2016 ) and AMF GR.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This matters due to personal fines on managers, signaling AMF's aggressive enforcement of MAR since 2016, with rebuttable presumptions against executives for insider misconduct unless proven otherwise. Firms face reputational risk, investigations, and cascading liabilities (e.g., €10
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines Visiomed and its former directors, Éric Sebban and Olivier Hua, for market manipulation. It also fines Negma Group Ltd for breach of its reporting obligations
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed fines on Visiomed and its former directors Éric Sebban and Olivier Hua for market manipulation, and on Negma Group Ltd for failing to meet reporting obligations. This enforcement action underscores the AMF's rigorous enforcement of market abuse rules under EU Regulation 596/2014 (MAR), serving as a critical reminder for listed companies, directors, and major shareholders to prioritize compliance with manipulation prohibitions and threshold crossing disclosures. It matters because it demonstrates personal liability for executives and ongoing scrutiny of disclosure failures, potentially influencing enforcement trends in 2026 amid strengthened AMF powers.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement decision rather than new regulatory changes, reinforcing existing requirements under MAR (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014), transposed into AMF's General Regulation (Book VI on market abuse). It highlights prohibitions on market manipulation (e.g., disseminating false or misleading information or engaging in fictitious transactions to influence prices) and mandatory reporting of shareholdings crossing 5% thresholds or changes therein for listed issuers. No novel rules are intr
What You Need To Do
- Conduct internal audits
- Enhance monitoring systems
- Train personnel
- Update policies
- Cooperate with regulators
Key Dates
Immediate - Report suspicious transactions (insider dealing or manipulation) to AMF without delay.
30 June 2026 - End of MiCA transitional period, with AMF focusing on crypto-asset market abuse alignment (indirect relevance via MAR enforcement).
30 June 2026 - AMF General Regulation updates effective, enhancing MAR-related reporting procedures (e.g., Title V on failings reporting).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This action signals intensified personal accountability for executives in market manipulation cases, amid AMF's 2026 focus on market integrity and new tools like expanded data access and injunctions with penalty payments. Firms must act swiftly to fortify controls, as non-compliance
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines two individuals for insider dealing breaches
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined two individuals for insider dealing breaches, highlighting the regulator's focus on prohibiting the use of non-public, price-sensitive information in securities transactions. This enforcement action underscores the AMF's rigorous application of market abuse rules under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), serving as a deterrent and educational tool for market participants. Compliance teams should note it as evidence of ongoing scrutiny, with fines reflecting the severity of breaches involving direct trading on inside information.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory change; it reaffirms existing requirements under EU MAR (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014), transposed into French law via the French Monetary and Financial Code. Key principles upheld include: (i) prohibition on using inside information for trading (Article 14 MAR), (ii) assessing breaches via indicators like transaction timing, atypical volume, order placement methods, and implausible justifications, and (iii) liability for both primary insiders and
What You Need To Do
- Enhance surveillance
- Insider list management
- Training programs
- Policies and procedures
- Audit and testing
Key Dates
since 2016 ). Relevant historical dates from this and similar cases:
30 January 2023 Enforcement decision fining 10 parties for Terreïs acquisition insider dealing.
9 July 2021 Decision fining individuals for disclosing/using earnings inside information.
15 May 2024 Fine for using takeover bid information.
9 July 2025 Fines including professional bans for MND-related breaches.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High – While not a rule change, the AMF's frequent enforcement (multiple 2023-2026 cases with fines up to €1M) signals intensified focus on insider dealing amid M&A and earnings seasons, risking reputational damage, personal liability, and business bans. Firms must prioritize surveillance u
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Innovation Markets Decentralised Finance (DeFi): IOSCO publishes its consultation report
The AMF publication announces IOSCO's consultation report on Decentralised Finance (DeFi), highlighting ongoing global efforts to regulate DeFi activities under IOSCO's 2023 policy recommendations. This matters for compliance professionals as it signals intensifying scrutiny on DeFi platforms for investor protection, market integrity, and financial stability risks, potentially leading to harmonized rules that bridge traditional finance and crypto assets. Firms involved in DeFi must monitor this to align with emerging "same risk, same rule" standards across jurisdictions.
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What Changed
No immediate binding regulatory changes are introduced, as this is a consultation report tied to IOSCO's 2023 DeFi Recommendations and a 2025 Thematic Review assessing implementation progress. Key focuses include enhanced regulatory cooperation (Recommendation 11), addressing gaps in enforcement for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs), and applying CDA Policy Recommendations to DeFi for risks like financial stability, investor protection, and market integrity. Progress is noted in legal frame
What You Need To Do
- Review and comment
- Gap analysis
- Enhance compliance
- Monitor cross-border
- Pilot participation
Key Dates
31 July 2025 - Cut-off date for assessing Participating Jurisdictions' regulatory frameworks in IOSCO's Thematic Review.
October 16, 2025 - Publication date of FSB and IOSCO reports assessing crypto-asset and stablecoin implementation, including DeFi elements.
2 February 2026 - IOSCO consultation comment deadline on related reports (e.g., FMIs’ management of general business risks). DEADLINE
6 February 2026 - CPMI-IOSCO consultation comment deadline on FMIs’ general business risks guidance, relevant to DeFi infrastructure. DEADLINE
starting 2026 .
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High – While not yet binding, the report underscores incomplete global implementation (e.g., enforcement gaps, regulatory arbitrage risks), with IOSCO/FSB calling for swift action amid 2025-2026 reviews. This matters as DeFi's growth amplifies systemic risks, prompting "same risk, same rule
Asset ManagerCrypto ExchangeFintech Sanctions & settlements Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee fines Rallye and its chief executive officer, Franck Hattab, for market manipulation
The AMF Enforcement Committee sanctioned listed company Rallye and its former CEO Franck Hattab for market manipulation via dissemination of false or misleading information about Rallye's liquidity position on 11 occasions across 14 communications from March 2018 to May 2019, in violation of Articles 12.1(c), 12.4, and 15 of the EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). Rallye was fined €25 million and Hattab €1 million due to the repetition of breaches, prior AMF warnings, and potential investor harm from artificially inflated share prices. This case matters as it demonstrates AMF's aggressive enforcement of MAR disclosure rules, holding both issuers and senior executives personally liable for financial communications that misrepresent key risks like liquidity.
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This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory change; it reinforces existing MAR requirements prohibiting dissemination of false or misleading information likely to artificially affect financial instrument prices. Key interpretations include: (i) describing liquidity as "solid" or "very solid" despite dependency on volatile subsidiary (Casino) shares and hidden risks (e.g., €400-600M liquidity shortfall, concealed loans) constitutes manipulation; (ii) issuers are strictly responsible for com
What You Need To Do
- Review historical/current financial communications for liquidity/debt portrayals; ensure they explicitly address dependencies (e
- Enhance governance
- Audit trails
- Monitor appeals
Key Dates
March 8, 2018 - May 15, 2019 - Period of infringing communications (11 occasions, 14 media).
2016 - Prior AMF Deputy Secretary General warning to Rallye on financial communication quality, specifically liquidity risk presentation.
September 2023 (inferred from context) - AMF Enforcement Committee decision imposing fines.
September 18-19, 2023 - Rallye appeals the AMF decision.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - Reinforces personal accountability for executives in debt-heavy listed firms, with fines scaled to repetition and centrality of misrepresented risks (liquidity as Rallye's primary exposure). Matters amid ongoing Casino restructuring (€6.4B debt), signaling AMF scrutiny of retail sect
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Fixed income Markets Financial services providers The AMF publishes a study on the margins applied by brokers in the French bond market
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Crypto-assets Innovation Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastuctures on blockchain technology: adaptation of the French securities laws
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Regulatory developments Post-trading infrastructures Market infrastructures Central counterparties’ recovery and resolution: AMF complies with ESMA guidelines
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MAR Anti-money Laundering Pump-and-dump practice: market manipulation sanctioned by the Paris Tribunal Correctionnel
The Paris Tribunal Correctionnel sanctioned a pump-and-dump market manipulation scheme, where perpetrators artificially inflated small-cap stock prices via social media hype before selling off, violating France's Market Abuse Regulation (MAR). This enforcement action by the AMF underscores aggressive judicial backing for anti-manipulation efforts, signaling heightened scrutiny on coordinated trading schemes, especially in illiquid assets. Compliance teams must prioritize surveillance enhancements to mitigate similar risks amid rising digital promotion tactics.
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This is an enforcement decision rather than new legislation, reinforcing existing prohibitions under Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 (MAR) against market manipulation, including pump-and-dump tactics like false information dissemination and artificial price inflation . No novel regulatory requirements are introduced, but it exemplifies AMF's collaboration with courts for criminal sanctions, potentially increasing deterrence through public naming and fines. Related AMF General Regulation updates effe
What You Need To Do
- Enhance market abuse surveillance systems to detect coordinated trading, unusual volume spikes, and social media-driven hype in small-cap/illiquid assets
- Implement staff training on recognizing pump-and-dump indicators, such as group chats luring investors with upside promises
- Review client communications policies to block manipulative promotions; report suspicions under MAR Article L
- For crypto firms, align with "enhanced" DASP registration and MiCA AML/CFT compliance to preempt manipulation sanctions
- Conduct internal audits of trading patterns and escalate to AMF if risks identified
Key Dates
30 December 2024 - MiCA mandatory licensing for CASPs; pre-registered PSANs enter 18-month transition .
30 June 2026 - End of PSAN transitional period; full MiCA authorization required, with AMF oversight on manipulation risks . DEADLINE
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This case demonstrates swift judicial enforcement (Tribunal Correctionnel conviction), amplifying personal liability for individuals in manipulation schemes and pressuring firms to bolster pre-trade/post-trade surveillance. It matters amid MiCA deadlines, as unlicensed crypto operato
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Innovation Markets Derivatives or structured products The AMF revises position limits applicable to agricultural commodity derivatives
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Supervision MIFID Financial services providers Other professionals Journalists Investment services providers Provision of market data: the AMF conducts a series of SPOT inspections and identifies shortcomings in compliance with requirements
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MiCA Crypto-assets Innovation Crypto-asset markets: the MiCA regulation adopted by the European Parliament
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Long term investment Equity Savings Plan Retail investors Journalists Slight recovery of retail investor activity in the stock market
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines the head of consolidation of a listed company for insider dealing
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined the head of consolidation at a listed company for insider dealing, highlighting the regulator's aggressive enforcement against misuse of privileged information by senior finance personnel. This case underscores the personal liability of executives with routine access to inside information and reinforces the need for robust internal controls in listed entities. Compliance teams should prioritize this as a reminder of heightened scrutiny on insider networks and trading restrictions.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement decision, not a regulatory change, but it aligns with ongoing Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) requirements under EU rules transposed in France, including Article 17 prohibitions on insider dealing. No new requirements are introduced; it exemplifies application of existing rules like black-out periods (30 days before annual/interim results, 15 days for quarterly) and trading bans for insiders, as recommended by AMF Position-Recommendation No 2016-08. Recent EU Regulation 2024
What You Need To Do
- Enhance insider lists and training
- Implement/enforce black-out periods
- Strengthen policies on gifts/invitations and whistleblowing: Formalize in codes of ethics; monitor for corruption risks in information sharing
- Monitor and report transactions
- Conduct risk assessments
Key Dates
December 4, 2024 - EU Regulation 2024/2809 enters into force , amending MAR on inside information and disclosures.
June 5, 2026 - Certain amendments to insider trading policies apply (e.g., in Groupe Casino policy).
June 30, 2026 - AMF General Regulation updates take effect , covering prospectuses and admissions.
Within 3 trading days - PDMRs must report transactions to issuer and AMF.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High – This demonstrates AMF's focus on executive accountability in insider dealing, amid rising "insider networks" concerns noted in 2024/2025 reports, with joint AMF/AFA warnings amplifying detection risks. Firms face fines, reputational damage, and procedural enhancements under strengthe
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines three legal entities and eight individuals for insider dealing breaches and failure to maintain and update insider lists
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed fines totaling over €3 million on three legal entities and eight individuals in its 30 January 2023 decision for insider dealing in Terreïs shares based on two pieces of inside information, and for Terreïs's failure to maintain and update its insider list. This case matters because it exemplifies AMF's rigorous enforcement of market abuse rules under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), highlighting indicators like atypical trading timing, order placement methods, and information transmission channels that trigger sanctions, serving as a deterrent and educational tool for compliance programs.
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What Changed
This enforcement decision does not introduce new regulatory changes or requirements; it applies existing obligations under French market abuse rules aligned with EU MAR (Regulation (EU) No 596/2014). Key reaffirmed requirements include: prohibiting the use, disclosure, or recommendation of inside information for trading; maintaining and regularly updating insider lists with details of persons having access to inside information; and ensuring issuers like Terreïs promptly detect and prevent breac
What You Need To Do
- Review and strengthen insider list management
- Enhance market abuse surveillance
- Conduct insider trading risk assessments
- Update compliance training and policies
Key Dates
30 January 2023 - AMF Enforcement Committee decision date, imposing fines for insider dealing and insider list failures.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Medium - This 2023 decision reinforces longstanding MAR rules without new mandates, but its detailed analysis of enforcement indicators demands immediate policy reviews to mitigate fines up to €1M+ per breach. It matters for firms handling listed securities, as AMF prioritizes educational e
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Long term investment Equity Equity Savings Plan Retail investors Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers Over 1.5 million retail investors bought or sold shares in...
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists Investment management companies The AMF Enforcement Committee fines a portfolio asset management company for breaches of its professional obligations
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed a €150,000 fine on **Inocap Gestion**, a portfolio asset management company, for multiple operational and compliance failures between 2022 and the enforcement decision date. This case demonstrates the AMF's enforcement priorities around liquidity risk management, market abuse detection systems, and anti-money laundering (AML/CFT) procedures—critical control areas that asset managers must operationalize effectively to avoid substantial penalties.
What Changed
The decision does not introduce new regulatory requirements but rather clarifies enforcement expectations for existing obligations:
Liquidity Risk Management: Asset managers must establish procedures that are both adequate in design and operational in practice, not merely documented
Market Abuse Detection Systems: Surveillance systems must specify conditions for participation in market surveys and establish clear consequences for non-compliance
AML/CFT Procedures: Risk mapping and client onboar
What You Need To Do
- assessments across these areas
- *Liquidity Risk Management
- *Market Abuse Detection
- *AML/CFT Compliance
- *Compliance Monitoring
Key Dates
21 December 2022 - Enforcement Committee decision date against Inocap Gestion
No specific implementation deadline stated - The decision addresses historical breaches; however, firms should immediately remediate similar deficiencies
Compliance Impact
Urgency: HIGH
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Markets Financial disclosures & corporate financing The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) has requested the resumption of listing of ORPEA’s securities today
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Markets Periodic & ongoing disclosures The AMF has requested the suspension of ORPEA's financial instruments
On October 24, 2022, France's Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) suspended all financial instruments (shares, debt securities, and related instruments) issued by ORPEA S.A., a major European care homes operator, pending disclosure of material information under the European Market Abuse Regulation. This enforcement action reflects serious governance and disclosure failures at a publicly listed company facing allegations of operational malpractice and undisclosed financial difficulties.
What Changed
The AMF's suspension order represents a temporary halt to all trading in ORPEA's financial instruments across regulated markets. This is a precautionary measure under Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) protocols designed to protect market integrity when material non-public information exists. The suspension was lifted on October 26, 2022, upon market opening, following ORPEA's disclosure of an amicable conciliation procedure and anticipated asset impairments.
The underlying trigger was ORPEA's failu
What You Need To Do
- *For ORPEA (and comparable listed companies)
- *Immediate disclosure obligations
- *Ongoing periodic updates
- *Governance remediation
- *Creditor communication
Key Dates
October 24, 2022 - AMF requests suspension of ORPEA's financial instruments before market opening
October 26, 2022 - Trading resumes upon market opening following ORPEA's disclosure of conciliation procedure and financial restructuring plan
November 8, 2022 - Q3 2022 revenue announcement (after market close)
November 15, 2022 - ORPEA to present detailed transformation plan to market
December 31, 2022 - Anticipated asset impairment recognition date
Compliance Impact
Urgency: CRITICAL
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Long term investment Shares Executive & other private individuals Retail investors Fintech Market Infrastructures Post-trade Infrastructures Professional investors Journalists Investment services providers ...
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Financial disclosures & corporate financing Financial products Executive & other private individuals Professional investors Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF publishes a study on the share price performance of companies using dilutive...
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Short selling Markets The AMF urges market participants to notify it of any anomalies found in net short position notifications
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Bids Financial disclosures & corporate financing The AMF reviews the key issues raised by the Veolia-Suez public offer
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines one natural person and five legal entities, including a management company, for failing to comply with several reporting obligations in relation to a concerted action carried out in the context of a takeover bid and, in the case of the...
The AMF Enforcement Committee imposed fines on one natural person and five legal entities, including an investment management company, for failing to comply with multiple reporting obligations related to a concerted action during a partial takeover bid.[User Query]. This enforcement action underscores the AMF's strict enforcement of transparency rules in takeover scenarios, serving as a critical reminder for market participants to adhere to disclosure timelines to avoid significant financial penalties and reputational damage.
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What Changed
This is not a regulatory change or new requirement but an enforcement decision highlighting existing obligations under French financial markets law, particularly those governing concerted actions (actions concertées) and reporting in takeover bids. Key requirements reinforced include:
Timely disclosure of positions and intentions when parties act in concert, as per AMF regulations on major holdings and takeover bids (e.g., Article L. 233-10 of the French Commercial Code and AMF General Regulatio
What You Need To Do
- Review and enhance internal procedures for monitoring share positions, identifying concerted actions, and automating AMF filings
- Train front-office and compliance teams on takeover bid disclosures, including documentation of coordination (e
- Implement pre-trade alerts for threshold breaches and conduct periodic audits of historical filings
- For management companies
Key Dates
Within 4 trading days - Declaration of crossing major holding thresholds or intent to continue acquisitions (AMF Form DOC-2005-01).
Immediate (same day) - Notification of concerted action agreements in takeover contexts.
Within 10 trading days - Detailed position reports post-crossing.
in 2025 (e.g., 16 July 2025 for inside information breaches).
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This matters due to the AMF Enforcement Committee's pattern of fining reporting failures (e.g., €1.89M in July 2025 for late disclosures, €1.7M in June 2025 for shareholder breaches), signaling intensified scrutiny on M&A transparency amid volatile markets. Non-compliance risks fines
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Derivatives or structured products Journalists The AMF has published a study of the profile of participants and their positions in the Matif agricultural commodities derivatives market
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Supervision MAR Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Publication of the SPOT inspection campaign summary on market abuse prevention systems in asset management companies
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Risk and Trend Mapping Markets Europe & international Asset management Executive & other private individuals Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The...
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Innovation AMF activity Journalists Investment services providers Investment management companies Listed companies and issuers The AMF continues its data strategy with the release of short selling data to the public
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Institutional AMF activity Appointment Journalists Appointments to the Legal Affairs Directorate and Enforcement Assistance Directorate of the Autorité des Marchés Financiers
This AMF publication announces internal appointments to its **Legal Affairs Directorate** and **Enforcement Assistance Directorate**, signaling potential enhancements in legal oversight and enforcement capabilities within France's financial markets regulator. Compliance professionals should note this as it may indicate a renewed focus on rigorous enforcement of market rules, though it imposes no direct regulatory changes on firms.
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What Changed
There are no regulatory changes, new requirements, or policy updates in this announcement. It solely details personnel appointments within AMF's internal structure, specifically leadership roles in directorates handling legal affairs (e.g., Maxence Delorme as head of Legal Affairs Directorate) and enforcement assistance (e.g., Amélie du Passage as head of Instruction and Enforcement Assistance Directorate). These directorates support AMF's core functions like investigations, inspections, and san
What You Need To Do
- *No specific actions are required for regulated firms, as this does not introduce obligations
- Review ongoing AMF interactions (e
- Update internal AMF contact lists with confirmed governance details from https://www
- Track AMF news releases for enforcement trends at https://www
Key Dates
13 February 2024 - Ministerial order partially renewing AMF Enforcement Committee.
20 February 2024 - Publication of Enforcement Committee appointments.
27 February 2024 - Composition published in Official Journal.
16 October 2023 - Appointment of Sébastien Raspiller as AMF Secretary General.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: Low. This matters peripherally for firms anticipating AMF enforcement, as new leaders in Legal Affairs and Enforcement Assistance could signal stricter scrutiny or faster processing of cases, similar to past leadership transitions (e.g., Secretary General appointment in 2023). However, abse
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Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against unauthorised Forex trading offers from Omega Pro Ltd
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines a Dutch trading firm and three Dutch traders for price manipulation
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined a Dutch trading firm and three Dutch traders for price manipulation on French markets, demonstrating the regulator's cross-border enforcement reach against market abuse. This case underscores AMF's aggressive stance on manipulative trading practices, serving as a deterrent for international firms and individuals active in EU-linked markets. Compliance teams should note it as evidence of heightened scrutiny on trading desks handling correlated instruments.
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What Changed
This is an enforcement action, not a regulatory change; it reinforces existing prohibitions under the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR, Regulation (EU) No 596/2014) against price manipulation, including fixing prices at abnormal or artificial levels through deceptive trades. It aligns with prior AMF decisions, such as the €20 million fine on Morgan Stanley for similar OAT/OLO manipulations via futures positioning (decision dated 4 December 2019). No new requirements are introduced, but it highlights
What You Need To Do
- Enhance surveillance
- Trader training
- Internal controls
- Compliance reviews
Key Dates
4 December 2019 ; EcoR1: 13 December 2024; SMCP: 10 June 2025).
30 June 2026 .
16 September 2025 .
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High – This signals AMF's expanding cross-jurisdictional enforcement (Dutch firm/traders), with fines on firms and individuals, amid proposed powers enhancements (e.g., penalty payments, communication on probes). Firms face personal accountability risks and market reputation damage; non-EU
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Market infrastructures Post-trading infrastructures Review of the central clearing framework in the EU: the AMF publishes a position paper
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Supervision Fixed income Journalists Investment services providers The AMF publishes a summary of its SPOT inspections on post-trade transparency in the bond market
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines a biotech company for failing to disclose inside information as soon as possible, and one of its co-founders and one of its shareholders for unlawful disclosure or use of inside information
The AMF Enforcement Committee sanctioned a biotech company for delaying disclosure of inside information, and fined a co-founder and shareholder for unlawfully disclosing or using it, violating EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) obligations under Articles 7, 10, and 17. This case underscores the AMF's strict enforcement of timely public disclosure and insider handling, highlighting risks of personal liability for executives and shareholders in listed biotech firms. Compliance teams must prioritize robust information barrier procedures and insider list management to mitigate similar penalties.
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What Changed
This enforcement action does not introduce new regulations but reinforces existing MAR requirements transposed into AMF General Regulation (e.g., Article 315-1), including:
Immediate public disclosure: Issuers must disclose inside information "as soon as possible" under MAR Article 17, unless three conditions for delay are met (legitimate interest, confidentiality ensured, no public misleading).
Prohibition on unlawful disclosure/use: Persons with inside information cannot disclose it except per
What You Need To Do
- Assess information promptly
- Implement controls
- Maintain insider lists
- Train personnel
- Archive disclosures
Key Dates
As soon as possible - Disclose inside information publicly, or immediately if confidentiality breached during delay.
Immediately after publication - Notify AMF (differepublication@amf-france.org) of any delayed inside information post-publication.
Within 3 trading days - Managers/directors report securities transactions to issuer and AMF.
Within 10 business days - Custodians respond to Euroclear France/AMF requests for shareholder identity disclosures.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This demonstrates AMF's willingness to impose personal and corporate fines for disclosure failures, particularly in volatile sectors like biotech where trial data qualifies as inside information. Firms risk market disruption, reputational damage, and escalating penalties (e.g., hundr
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Warning Savings protection Warning The AMF warns the public against fraudulent offers to buy listed shares at preferential prices
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Market infrastructures Order Retail investors Market Infrastructures Journalists AMF publishes an analysis of retail investor order execution on French stocks
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Sanctions & settlements Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers The AMF Enforcement Committee sanctions a media company and its director for making investment recommendations without mentioning conflicts of interest and for price manipulation
The AMF Enforcement Committee sanctioned a media company and its director for issuing investment recommendations without disclosing conflicts of interest and engaging in price manipulation, highlighting the regulator's strict enforcement against market abuse and transparency failures. This case underscores the AMF's focus on protecting investors from misleading practices by non-traditional actors like media outlets, with penalties serving as a deterrent amid rising digital fraud. Compliance teams must prioritize conflict disclosures and surveillance to avoid similar actions, as it reinforces ongoing AMF priorities in conduct and market integrity.
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What Changed
This enforcement decision does not introduce new regulations but reaffirms and clarifies existing requirements under AMF rules and EU Market Abuse Regulation (MAR):
Mandatory conflict of interest disclosure: Investment recommendations must explicitly mention any conflicts, such as financial stakes or relationships influencing the advice, to ensure clear, non-misleading information.
Prohibition on price manipulation: Practices artificially influencing security prices, including through coordinate
What You Need To Do
- Conduct conflict of interest audits
- Enhance surveillance for market abuse
- Update compliance policies
- Training programs
- Inducement reviews
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This matters due to the AMF's escalating enforcement (e.g., record 12 sanction decisions in 2024 affecting 60 entities, €26.5M fines), targeting non-authorized actors like media amid digital fraud surges (181 sites shut down in 2024). Media and advisory firms face director-level liab
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF to call for an amendment of the law on obstructing investigations and inspections
The AMF announced its intention to propose legislative amendments to the French Monetary and Financial Code following a January 28, 2022 Constitutional Council decision that found dual prosecution for obstructing AMF investigations and inspections unconstitutional. The amendment aims to eliminate the possibility of simultaneous administrative and criminal penalties for the same obstruction conduct, while preserving the AMF's enforcement authority.
What Changed
The primary regulatory change addresses a constitutional violation regarding dual prosecution under the ne bis in idem principle:
Current problem: The Monetary and Financial Code previously allowed both administrative sanctions by the AMF Enforcement Committee and criminal prosecution for identical obstruction conduct, violating the constitutional prohibition against double jeopardy.
Proposed solution: Legislative amendments will eliminate the possibility of dual prosecution while maintaining
What You Need To Do
- *For compliance professionals and regulated entities:
- *Review cooperation policies
- *Assess ongoing proceedings
- *Monitor legislative developments
- *Counsel on cooperation
Key Dates
January 28, 2022 - Constitutional Council decision declaring dual prosecution unconstitutional
No specific implementation deadline stated - AMF committed to proposing amendments "as soon as possible"
Current status (as of January 2026) - Amendments appear to be in legislative proposal stage; no effective date yet announced
Compliance Impact
Urgency: MEDIUM
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Financial disclosures & corporate financing Executive & other private individuals Journalists Listed companies and issuers Takeover listed companies The AMF proposes targeted measures to make financial markets more attractive for companies
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Sanctions & settlements Journalists The AMF Enforcement Committee fines an issuer's Chief Financial Officer for insider dealing
The AMF Enforcement Committee fined an issuer's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for insider dealing, highlighting the regulator's aggressive enforcement against market abuse by senior executives. This case underscores the personal liability of insiders who trade on privileged information, reinforcing the need for robust internal controls in listed companies. Compliance teams must prioritize insider trading prevention to mitigate similar sanctions risks.
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What Changed
This enforcement action does not introduce new regulatory changes but exemplifies ongoing application of existing Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) rules under EU Regulation 596/2014 and AMF General Regulations, including Articles 223-9 and 221-3 on inside information disclosure and trading bans. It aligns with AMF Position-Recommendation No 2016-08 on managing inside information, emphasizing black-out periods (e.g., 30 days before annual/interim results) and trading restrictions for Persons Dischar
What You Need To Do
- Maintain insider lists and notify affected persons of trading restrictions; train staff on MAR Article 17 (disclosure) and Article 19 (PDMR dealings)
- Strengthen monitoring of gifts, transactions in derivatives/index products, and whistleblowing mechanisms, as urged in AMF/AFA joint guidance
- Ensure PDMR transaction reporting within 3 trading days via AMF portal
- Conduct regular compliance inspections on insider networks and corruption risks, formalizing prohibitions in codes of ethics
Key Dates
3 trading days - PDMRs must report securities transactions to issuer and AMF. DEADLINE
December 4, 2024 - EU Regulation 2024/2809 amending MAR entered into force.
June 5, 2026 - Certain amendments in sample insider policies apply (e.g., Groupe Casino policy).
June 30, 2026 - AMF General Regulation updates effective.
Compliance Impact
Urgency: High - This demonstrates AMF's focus on holding executives accountable, with fines signaling zero tolerance amid rising "insider networks" linked to organized crime, as noted in AMF's 2024 report and 2025 AMF/AFA warnings. Firms face heightened inspection risks, reputational damage, and per
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MIFID Market Data: the AMF applies ESMA Guidelines
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Financial products Bids Shares Financial disclosures & corporate financing Markets The AMF publishes a study on the development of the SPAC market and its challenges
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Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Derivatives or structured products The AMF and the ACPR warn the public against the activities of several entities proposing in France forex investments and investment services in crypto-assets derivatives without being authorized to do so
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Warning Savings protection The AMF is warning the public against several companies proposing atypical investments or offering binary options trading without being authorized to do so
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Warning Savings protection The AMF draws the public’s attention to pyramid structures proposing training courses in trading
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Warning Savings protection Crypto-assets Derivatives or structured products Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers and the Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel et de Résolution warn the public against the activities of several websites...
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Warning Savings protection Warning AMF warns the public about aggressive "boiler room" direct marketing
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Warning Savings protection Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering diamond investments
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) warns the public against the company International Markets Live LTD (IMarketsLive)
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Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering binary options trading
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Warning Savings protection Miscellaneous assets Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering diamond investments
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Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of unauthorized websites offering binary options trading
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issues a public warning concerning communication from BLUE STONE LTD and companies related to it with respect to diamond investment offers
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) warns the public about the 'KEYSTONE FUND'
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues a general public warning about sites touting the benefits of an algorithm and linking to a trading platform, and a specific warning about Preditrend
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) warns investors about binary options platforms copying the official information of duly regulated companies
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Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues a public warning against the activities of 14 unauthorised websites and operators
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Warning Savings protection Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) warns the public about the activities of individuals claiming to work for the AMF
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Warning Savings protection Forex and binary options Warning The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des Marchés Financiers warns the public against pyramid scheme investment offers
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Warning Savings protection The Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) updates the list of unauthorised websites offering binary options trading
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