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Which entity is explicitly mentioned as authorized to act as a depositary under Article L.214-10-1 of the Code monétaire et financier?

Insurance companies
The Banque de France
Alternative investment funds
Financial consulting firms

Which article of the Code monétaire et financier requires the appointment of a single depositary for each entity?

L.214-10-5
L.214-10-1
L.214-24-7
L.214-10

What sanction was imposed on CACEIS Bank by the AMF in December 2025 for breaches of its depositary obligations?

A fine of 2 million euros
A fine of 3.5 million euros
A temporary suspension of activity
A public warning

What is the first fundamental function of a fund depositary according to the text?

Regulatory compliance control
Cash flow monitoring
Asset safekeeping
Validation of management decisions

The depositary may delegate cash flow monitoring to a third party.

True
False

The depositary may be exempted from liability in the event of loss of financial instruments if the loss results from an external event beyond its reasonable control.

True
False

Categorize items by dragging them to the appropriate zones

Items to categorize:

Restitution of securities in case of loss
Verification of non-custodial assets
Daily reconciliation of cash flows
Categories:

Obligation of result

Obligation of means

Directive that introduced cash flow monitoring for depositaries:

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