DOC-2021-01 Performance Fees in UCITS and Certain Types of AIFs

The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issued Position DOC-2021-01 to integrate ESMA guidelines regarding performance fees in UCITS and certain AIFs. This regulatory doctrine aligns French supervisory practices with the European Securities and Markets Authority's standards to ensure consistent treatment of performance-based compensation. The document references specific articles of the Monetary and Financial Code and the AMF's General Regulation as its legal basis.

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Performance Fees in UCITS and Certain Types of AIFs

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Applicable as of January 5, 2021 Position DOC-2021-01

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Download Viewed Version Summary Position DOC-2021-01 incorporates the ESMA "Guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs" (ESMA34-39-992).

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Article L. 214-23 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Article L. 533-11 of the Monetary and Financial Code

Articles 319-3, 319-13, 321-100, 321-101, 321-118, 411-106 to 411-112, 411-121, 421-33 and 422-67 to 422-70 of the AMF General Regulation

Guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs

Guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs

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