By Charlotte GAUCHON
18 June 2025
The world of so-called "atypical" investments, such as wine, works of art, manuscripts or even diamonds, attracts many investors with its often high promised returns. However, this appeal can mask significant risks, especially in the absence of a clear protective framework. To address this issue, French law has developed a specific legal category: "miscellaneous assets". Understanding precisely what this concept covers and which transactions are subject to it is fundamental to securing an investment or a commercial proposal. The purpose of this article is to clarify the scope of these regulations, in addition to the information presented in the complete guide to the regulation of intermediaries in sundry goods. The concept of "sundry goods": an extensive definition The concept of "sundry goods" is deliberately broad. The legislator has not drawn up an exhaustive list of the assets concerned. The aim of this flexible approach is to be able to encompass a...
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