AMF and ACPR Joint Unit Publishes 2025 Annual Report
The Joint Unit of the AMF and ACPR has published its 2025 annual report, highlighting intensified efforts against scams and misleading advertisements, with over 1,300 new unauthorized actors blacklisted. The report also details thematic work on structured products and sustainability preferences, and previews upcoming obligations under the EU Retail Investment Strategy.
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