DOC-2018-13 Procedures for Reporting Regulatory Violations to the AMF by Whistleblowers

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VI - Market Abuse
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Procedures for Reporting Regulatory Violations to the AMF by Whistleblowers

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Applicable as of January 22, 2026
Instruction DOC-2018-13

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Instruction 2018-13 establishes the terms and procedures applicable to reports submitted to the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). It aims to ensure a clear, secure, and effective framework enabling whistleblowers to report potential violations with confidence. To this end, it specifies the communication channels available, allowing reports to be submitted in writing, orally, or during an interview with the AMF's competent services. It also governs the recording and retention of reports to ensure the confidentiality of the whistleblower's identity as well as that of the persons involved. Finally, it recalls the protection guarantees afforded to informants, notably the prohibition of any retaliatory measures against them.

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Implementing Directive (EU) No 2015/2392

Law No. 2022-401 of March 21, 2022, aimed at improving the protection of whistleblowers

Articles L. 634-1 to L. 634-4 of the Monetary and Financial Code Archives

Instruction 2018-13 establishes the terms and procedures applicable to reports submitted to the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF). It aims to ensure a clear, secure, and effective framework enabling whistleblowers to report potential violations with confidence. To this end, it specifies the communication channels available, allowing reports to be submitted in writing, orally, or during an interview with the AMF's competent services. It also governs the recording and retention of reports to ensure the confidentiality of the whistleblower's identity as well as that of the persons involved. Finally, it recalls the protection guarantees afforded to informants, notably the prohibition of any retaliatory measures against them.

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Reference texts

Implementing Directive (EU) No 2015/2392

Law No. 2022-401 of March 21, 2022, aimed at improving the protection of whistleblowers

Articles L. 634-1 to L. 634-4 of the Monetary and Financial Code Keywords

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