Banking and securities law
Bank accounts: opening, operation and legal particularities
By Charlotte GAUCHONThe 27 March 2025Opening a bank account may seem trivial, but the relationship between the bank and its customer is based on a dense body of law that few account holders are familiar with. The account agreement, the right to the account, the banker's obligations, special arrangements for minors and protected adults: each mechanism has practical consequences in the event of a dispute. This article untangles the essential rules.
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