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Which entities can perform order centralization according to Article L.214-9 of the Code monétaire et financier?

The depositary
The portfolio management company
An authorized investment services provider
The Banque de France

What is the primary role of the net asset value (NAV) in the fund liabilities management process?

Determine the purchase and sale price of fund units for investors
Calculate the fund's annual return
Set the fund's management fees
Evaluate the portfolio manager's performance

What is the primary objective of the redemption gating mechanism ('gates') according to the AMF?

Ensure equal treatment of investors
Prevent abuses and protect the fund's liquidity
Increase management fees for investors
Simplify the subscription process

What information must the management company provide to unitholders when the redemption gating mechanism is activated?

Activation of the mechanism on its website
The conditions for processing pending orders
The detailed reasons for triggering the mechanism
The exact date of full resumption of redemptions

Unknown price system ('cours inconnu')

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The liabilities manager is always a separate entity from the depositary.

True
False

Categorize items by dragging them to the appropriate zones

Items to categorize:

Net Asset Value (NAV)
Depositary
Centralization deadline (cut-off)
'Gates' for redemption capping
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A subscription or redemption order transmitted to the centralizer can be modified after the centralization deadline.

True
False