The Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) issued Instruction DOC-2016-10 to establish the doctrine regarding the verification of minimum knowledge for financial investment advisors. This regulatory guidance, applicable from January 1, 2017, mandates compliance with Articles 325-12-2 to 325-12-4 of the AMF General Regulation. It serves as the authoritative framework for ensuring professionals meet the required competency standards in commercialization and client relations.