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FIA professional associations: role, authorisation and AMF supervision
By Raphaël MORENON12 August 2025The status of financial investment adviser (FIA) is one of the cornerstones of investor protection in France. Far from being a simple individual title, it forms part of a dense regulatory ecosystem, overseen by the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). At the heart of this system are the professional associations, bodies whose role is often misunderstood by the general public, but whose mission is fundamental. As we discussed in our comprehensive guide to the status of financial investment adviser (FIA), membership of such an association is a sine qua non for practising. This article explores in detail the role, licensing requirements and supervision of these associations, which are the profession's first-level regulators. Understanding how they operate is essential to grasping the scope of the guarantees offered to investors and the obligations placed on professionals, a familiar area for our firm offering advice...
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