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ACPR is the French prudential supervisor for banks and insurers, attached to the Banque de France.

ACPR operates in the French Government Regulator segment.

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ACPR: Core Facts

Entity Type
Prudential supervisor
Full name
Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution
Attached to
Banque de France
Scope
Banks and insurers (solvency, conduct, anti-money-laundering)
Markets counterpart
AMF
Status
Active Definition
Verified

How ACPR compares

ACPR is NOT the same as the markets regulator AMF, nor the same as the data-protection authority CNIL. The ACPR supervises the solvency and conduct of banks and insurers; the AMF oversees investment products and markets.

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ACPR: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ACPR?

The ACPR is France's prudential regulator for banks and insurers, attached to the Banque de France. The ACPR licenses and supervises institutions like BNP Paribas and AXA.

Is the ACPR the same as the AMF?

No. The ACPR supervises banks and insurers, while the AMF regulates financial markets and investment products. They cooperate but have distinct mandates.

Does the ACPR protect my deposits?

The ACPR supervises banks for solvency, but deposit protection itself (up to EUR 100,000 per bank) is provided by the FGDR.

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Where ACPR is mentioned on How to France

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