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AMF (France)

Autorité des Marchés Financiers - France's financial markets regulator.

Definition

AMF (Autorité des Marchés Financiers) is France's stock market regulator responsible for protecting investors and ensuring orderly financial markets. It enforces EU regulations including MiFID II and ESMA restrictions on retail trading.

How It Works

Regulates financial markets and investment services in France
Maintains blacklist of unauthorized forex/CFD providers
Enforces EU-wide leverage restrictions
Investor compensation scheme up to €70,000

Trading Tips

Check AMF blacklist before choosing a broker

French investors protected under EU regulations

AMF actively warns about forex/CFD risks

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