DOC-2011-19 Approval Procedures, Establishment of a Key Information Document (KID), and, Where Applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and Prospectus and Periodic Information for French UCITS and Foreign UCITS Marketed in France

The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers (AMF) issues Instruction DOC-2011-19 to detail the regulatory framework for the approval, documentation, and periodic reporting of French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France. The instruction specifies requirements for creating French UCITS, managing mid-life modifications, and preparing Key Information Documents (KID), Key Investor Information Documents (KIID), and prospectuses. It also outlines the specific periodic information obligations owed to investors and the AMF, while noting that the text predates the transposition of MiFID II.

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Approval Procedures, Establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and, Where Applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and Prospectus and Periodic Information for French UCITS and Foreign UCITS Marketed in France

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Summary Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, as well as periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

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Articles 411-1 et seq. of the AMF General Regulation

Annexes I to XVI of Instruction DOC-2011-19

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REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

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Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, as well as periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

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Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XVI of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions - forms and declarations

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, as well as periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XVI of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document (KID) and, where applicable, a Key Investor Information Document (KIID) and a prospectus, as well as periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX...... of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Compensation report and cases of non-compliance with investment restrictions

REGULATION (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XX of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Annexes I to XVIII of Instruction DOC-2011-19

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Regulation (EU) No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

Regulation (EU...... No 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

European Regulation 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

European Regulation 583/2010

Instruction DOC-2011-19 details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

Download the doctrine Reference Texts

Articles 411-1 et seq. of the General Regulation

European Regulation 583/2010

The AMF details the rules applicable to French UCITS and foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a French law UCITS, modifications to a UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

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European Regulation 583/2010

The AMF details the rules applicable to coordinated French UCITS and coordinated foreign UCITS marketed in France regarding the approval procedure, the establishment of a Key Information Document for the investor (KIID) and a prospectus and periodic information. Clarifications are provided in particular on the creation of a coordinated French law UCITS, modifications to a coordinated UCITS during its life, and the methods for informing investors and the AMF.

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European Regulation 583/2010

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