Supervisory Framework
As stated in its constituting Act, part of the AMF’s mission is to “ensure that the financial institutions and other regulated entities of the financial sector comply with the solvency standards applicable to them as well as with the obligations imposed on them by law with a view to protecting the interests of consumers of financial products and services, and take any measure provided by law for those purposes”, Act respecting the regulation of the financial sector, c. E-6.1, a.4 
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Supervisory approach
To maintain a financial system that is dynamic, operates with integrity and warrants public confidence, the AMF’s Surintendance des institutions financières focuses its supervisory activities using its Supervisory Framework for Financial Institutions and Credit Assessment Agents (pdf - 8 MB)This link will open in a new windowUpdated on January 14, 2025In its role as regulator, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) acts to maintain a financial sector that is dynamic, operates with integrity and warrants public confidence. (the “Framework”).
While, under existing legislation, ultimate responsibility for any decisions that are made regarding sound and prudent management practices and sound commercial practices rests with the boards of directors and senior management of financial institutions and credit assessment agents, the Framework outlines the approach taken by the AMF in carrying out its supervisory mandate. As it is a risk-based approach, efforts are focused on risks having the most significant potential impacts on financial stability and the protection of client interests.
The Framework opts for an approach that is dynamic, forward-looking and adaptable to the many changes in the internal and external environments of regulated entities. This supports timely intervention and promotes transparent communications through ongoing dialogue.
Information video
The AMF presents the main changes reflected in the updated supervisory framework.
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