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Questions

What is the minimum threshold of assets under management to benefit from the AIFM passport without leverage?

50 million euros
100 million euros
500 million euros
1 billion euros

What is the fundamental condition for obtaining authorisation as a portfolio management company under Article L. 532-9 of the Code monétaire et financier?

Having a registered office abroad
Having a minimum capital of 100,000 euros
Obtaining mandatory prior authorisation
Engaging exclusively in discretionary management activities

The risk management function must always be hierarchically and functionally separated from operational units, without exception.

True
False

The minimum capital required for a portfolio management company is 125,000 euros, fully paid up in cash.

True
False

Four-eyes rule

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For how long are redemptions locked for a company benefiting from the AIFM passport?

One year
Three years
Five years
Ten years

Categorize items by dragging them to the appropriate zones

Items to categorize:

Chinese walls
Separate oversight
Elimination of direct links between remuneration
Categories:

Organisational measures to prevent conflicts of interest

Internal control procedures

Remuneration policy

According to Article L. 532-9, paragraph II, what is the first condition that the AMF verifies before granting authorisation?

Transparency of shareholding
Quality of directors
Location of the registered office and effective management in France
Submission of a detailed business plan