Banking and securities law

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  • AMF sanction procedure: deciphering the key stages for professionals

    By Raphaël MORENON
    10 June 2025
    The sanction procedure of the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is a major issue for professionals in the financial sector. The AMF has extensive powers to ensure that markets operate smoothly, that savings are protected and that investors are properly informed, whether they are natural persons or legal entities. Understanding the various stages of this procedure is therefore essential if you are to anticipate risks and defend your interests. Our firm offers you a detailed analysis of this process, from the preliminary investigation phase through to the imposition of sanctions, including the rights of those implicated and the remedies available. For an overview of this subject, please consult our reference guide on the AMF's sanctioning powers. Fundamental principles and fair trial guarantees before the AMF The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF), an independent public authority, is charged with regulating and supervising...
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