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Reported ownership and control details
Form ADV · Filing date 2026-04-29 · Schedules A and B
| # | Owner / person & role | Interest in entity | Reported interest | Control person | Title / status acquired | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DAVID SCOTT WACHTERPRINCIPAL/MANAGING PARTNERIndividual | W CAPITAL PARTNERS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | PRINCIPAL/MANAGING PARTNER05/2018 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 2 | COLLEEN ELIZABETH CORWELLCHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICERIndividual | W CAPITAL PARTNERS | Less than 5%Code NA | No | CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER02/2024 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 3 | AXA IM US GROUP HOLDING LLCSHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | W CAPITAL PARTNERS | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SHAREHOLDER04/2024 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 4 | PETER ROBERT SALACHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICERIndividual | W CAPITAL PARTNERS | Less than 5%Code NA | Yes | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER10/2024 | Schedule APDF page 113 |
| 5 | BNP PARIBAS S.A.INDIRECT OWNERForeign entity | BNP PARIBAS USA, INC. | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | INDIRECT OWNER10/2025 | Schedule BPDF page 114 |
| 6 | BNP PARIBAS US WHOLESALE HOLDINGS, CORPSHAREHOLDERDomestic entity | AXA IM US GROUP HOLDING LLC | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | SHAREHOLDER10/2025 | Schedule BPDF page 114 |
| 7 | BNP PARIBAS USA, INC.INDIRECT OWNERDomestic entity | BNP PARIBAS US WHOLESALE HOLDINGS, CORP | 75% or moreCode E | Yes | INDIRECT OWNER10/2025 | Schedule BPDF page 114 |
Less than 5% may include zero. Code F identifies a role without specifying a percentage. Reported interests may overlap and may not include every owner. Total indirect ownership is not calculated.
Compliance & Disclosures
Filing dated 4/29/2026 11:21:54 AM
Responses were selected by the RIA in its filing. Questions are shortened for readability; “you” refers to the reporting firm, and some questions also cover advisory affiliates.
AFelonies2 Yes
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- A1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a felony?Yes
- A2Been charged with a felony?Yes
BMisdemeanors2 No
In the past ten years, have you or any advisory affiliate:
- B1Been convicted of or pleaded guilty or no contest to a misdemeanor involving investments, an investment-related business, fraud, false statements or omissions, wrongful taking of property, bribery, perjury, forgery, counterfeiting, or extortion?No
- B2Been charged with a misdemeanor of the kind listed above?No
CSEC or CFTC actions3 Yes2 No
Has the SEC or CFTC ever:
- C1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- C2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated SEC or CFTC regulations or statutes?Yes
- C3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- C4Entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?Yes
- C5Imposed a civil money penalty on you or an advisory affiliate, or ordered you or an advisory affiliate to cease and desist from any activity?Yes
DOther regulatory actions1 Yes4 No
Has any other federal regulatory agency, state regulatory agency, or foreign financial regulatory authority ever:
- D1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission, or was dishonest, unfair, or unethical?No
- D2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related regulations or statutes?Yes
- D3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- D4In the past ten years, entered an order against you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- D5Denied, suspended, or revoked your or an advisory affiliate’s registration or license, or otherwise prevented association with an investment-related business or restricted activities?No
ESelf-regulatory organization actions4 No
Has a self-regulatory organization or commodities exchange ever:
- E1Found you or an advisory affiliate made a false statement or omission?No
- E2Found you or an advisory affiliate violated its rules, other than a violation designated as a minor rule violation under an SEC-approved plan?No
- E3Found you or an advisory affiliate caused an investment-related business to have its authorization to do business denied, suspended, revoked, or restricted?No
- E4Disciplined you or an advisory affiliate by expulsion, suspension, barring association with other members, or otherwise restricting activities?No
FProfessional authorizations1 No
- FHas an authorization to act as an attorney, accountant, or federal contractor granted to you or an advisory affiliate ever been revoked or suspended?No
GPending regulatory proceedings1 No
- GAre you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a regulatory proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of C, D, or E?No
HCivil judicial actions and proceedings4 No
(1) Court actions
Has a domestic or foreign court:
- H(1)(a)In the past ten years, enjoined you or an advisory affiliate in connection with investment-related activity?No
- H(1)(b)Found that you or an advisory affiliate violated investment-related statutes or regulations?No
- H(1)(c)Dismissed, pursuant to a settlement agreement, an investment-related civil action brought against you or an advisory affiliate by a state or foreign financial regulatory authority?No
(2) Pending civil proceedings
- H(2)Are you or any advisory affiliate now the subject of a civil proceeding that could result in a “Yes” answer to any part of H(1)?No
Additional DRP filings 10 source blocks
Verbatim excerpts from supporting DRP filings, which may concern the firm or advisory affiliates. Amounts retain their filed labels; no total or attribution is inferred.
criminal · block 1PDF pages 114–115
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.A. or
11.B. of Form ADV.
Criminal
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.A(1)
11.A(2)
11.B(1)
11.B(2)
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
Multiple counts of the same charge arising out of the same event(s) should be reported on the same DRP. Unrelated criminal actions, including separate
cases arising out of the same event, must be reported on separate DRPs. Use this DRP to report all charges arising out of the same event. One event may
result in more than one affirmative answer to the items listed above.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS USA, INC.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. If charge(s) were brought against an organization over which you or an advisory affiliate exercise(d) control: Enter organization name, whether or not
the organization was an investment-related business and your or the advisory affiliate's position, title, or relationship.
2.
Formal Charge(s) were brought in: (include name of Federal, Military, State or Foreign Court, Location of Court - City or County and State or Country,
Docket/Case number).
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT - SOURTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK - NEW YORK, NEW YORK - 1:18-CR-00061-JSR
3.
Event Disclosure Detail (Use this for both organizational and individual charges.)
A. Date First Charged (MM/DD/YYYY):
01/25/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
B.
Event Disclosure Detail (include Charge(s)/Charge Description(s), and for each charge provide: (1) number of counts, (2) felony or misdemeanor,
(3) plea for each charge, and (4) product type if charge is investment-related).
ONE COUNT OF CONSPIRACY TO VIOLATE SECTION 1 OF THE SHERMAN ACT UNDER TITLE 15, UNITED STATES CODE, SECTION 1. BNP PARIBAS
USA, INC. ("BNPP USA") ENTERED A GUILTY PLEA ON THE COUNT.
C.
Did any of the Charge(s) within the Event involve a felony?
Yes
No
D.
Current status of the Event?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
E.
Event Status Date (complete unless status is Pending) (MM/DD/YYYY):
06/04/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Disposition Disclosure Detail:
Include for each charge (a) Disposition Type (e.g., convicted, acquitted, dismissed, pretrial, etc.), (b) Date, (c) Sentence/Penalty, (d) Duration (if
sentence - suspension, probation, etc.), (e) Start Date of Penalty, (f) Penalty/Fine Amount, and (g) Date Paid.
ON JANUARY 25, 2018, BNPP USA PLEADED GUILTY TO A ONE-COUNT INFORMATION (THE "INFORMATION") IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK (THE "DISTRICT COURT"), PURSUANT TO A PLEA AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE. ON
MAY 30, 2018, THE DISTRICT COURT SENTENCED BNPP USA TO A FINE OF $90 MILLION AND A $400 SPECIAL ASSESSMENT. JUDGMENT WAS ENTERED
ON JUNE 4, 2018.
5.
Provide a brief summary of circumstances leading to the charge(s) as well as the disposition. Include the relevant dates when the conduct which was
the subject of the charge(s) occurred. (Your response must fit within the space provided.)
AS CHARGED IN THE INFORMATION, BNPP USA, THROUGH ONE OF ITS TRADERS, AGREED WITH OTHER FOREIGN EXCHANGE DEALERS TO COORDINATE
ITS TRADING IN CERTAIN EMERGING MARKETS CURRENCIES. BNPP USA WAIVED INDICTMENT AND AGREED TO BE CHARGED IN A ONE-COURT CRIMINAL
INFORMATION, FILED IN THE DISTRICT COURT, CHARGING BNPP USA WITH ENGAGING IN A COMBINATION AND CONSPIRACY TO SUPPRESS AND
ELIMINATE COMPETITION BY FIXING PRICES FOR CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPEAN, MIDDLE EASTERN, AND AFRICAN CURRENCIES TRADED IN THE
UNITED STATES AND ELSEWHERE, THROUGH ONE OF ITS TRADERS, FROM SEPTEMBER 2011 AND CONTINUING UNTIL JULY 2013, IN VIOLATION OF THE
SHERMAN ANTITRUST ACT, 15 U.S.C. & 1.regulatory · block 1BNP PARIBASPDF pages 116–117
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 6,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Order
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON JULY 5, 2022, THE CFTC ISSUED AN ORDER AGAINST BNPP ALLEGING THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2016 THROUGH 2021, BNPP FAILED TO CORRECTLY REPORT NUMEROUS SWAP TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS, AND THAT FROM 2016 THROUGH 2017, BNPP ADJUSTED DAILY MARK DISCLOSURES TO SWAP COUNTERPARTIES ON CERTAIN SWAP TRANSACTIONS IN A MANNER THAT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS. THE CFTC ALLEGED, CONSEQUENTLY, THAT FROM AT LEAST 2016 UNTIL 2021, BNPP INADEQUATELY SUPERVISED ITS SWAP DEALER. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE CFTC'S FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS, BNPP AGREED TO A FINE OF $6,000,000, WHICH WAS TIMELY PAID. BNPP ALSO AGREED TO MAKE A WRITTEN REPORT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ENTRY OF THE ORDER TO THE CFTC REGARDING ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE ORDER, WHICH WILL BE CERTIFIED BY A CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ALLEGED THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2016 THROUGH 2021, BNP PARIBAS ("BNPP") FAILED TO CORRECTLY REPORT NUMEROUS SWAP TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CEA REGULATIONS, AND THAT FROM 2016 THROUGH 2017, BNPP ADJUSTED DAILY MARK DISCLOSURES TO SWAP COUNTERPARTIES ON CERTAIN SWAP TRANSACTIONS IN A MANNER THAT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS. THE CFTC ALLEGED, CONSEQUENTLY, THAT FROM AT LEAST 2016 UNTIL 2021, BNPP INADEQUATELY SUPERVISED ITS SWAP DEALER.
Sanction detail — filed text
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE CFTC'S FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS, BNPP AGREED TO A FINE OF $6,000,000, WHICH WAS TIMELY PAID. BNPP ALSO AGREED TO MAKE A WRITTEN REPORT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ENTRY OF THE ORDER TO THE CFTC REGARDING ITS COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE ORDER, WHICH WILL BE CERTIFIED BY A CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/05/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
CFTC DOCKET NO. 22-19
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
N/A
6.
Principal Product Type:
Derivative(s)
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ("CFTC") ALLEGED THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2016 THROUGH 2021, BNP PARIBAS ("BNPP") FAILED TO
CORRECTLY REPORT NUMEROUS SWAP TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT ("CEA") AND CEA REGULATIONS, AND THAT
FROM 2016 THROUGH 2017, BNPP ADJUSTED DAILY MARK DISCLOSURES TO SWAP COUNTERPARTIES ON CERTAIN SWAP TRANSACTIONS IN A MANNER
THAT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS. THE CFTC ALLEGED, CONSEQUENTLY, THAT FROM AT LEAST 2016 UNTIL 2021,
BNPP INADEQUATELY SUPERVISED ITS SWAP DEALER.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Order
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/05/2022
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 6,000,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE CFTC'S FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS, BNPP AGREED TO A FINE OF $6,000,000, WHICH WAS TIMELY PAID.
BNPP ALSO AGREED TO MAKE A WRITTEN REPORT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ENTRY OF THE ORDER TO THE CFTC REGARDING ITS COMPLIANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE ORDER, WHICH WILL BE CERTIFIED BY A CHIEF
COMPLIANCE OFFICER.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON JULY 5, 2022, THE CFTC ISSUED AN ORDER AGAINST BNPP ALLEGING THAT, FROM AT LEAST 2016 THROUGH 2021, BNPP FAILED TO CORRECTLY
REPORT NUMEROUS SWAP TRANSACTIONS AS REQUIRED BY THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS, AND THAT FROM 2016 THROUGH 2017, BNPP ADJUSTED
DAILY MARK DISCLOSURES TO SWAP COUNTERPARTIES ON CERTAIN SWAP TRANSACTIONS IN A MANNER THAT WAS NOT CONSISTENT WITH THE CEA
AND CEA REGULATIONS. THE CFTC ALLEGED, CONSEQUENTLY, THAT FROM AT LEAST 2016 UNTIL 2021, BNPP INADEQUATELY SUPERVISED ITS SWAP
DEALER. WITHOUT ADMITTING OR DENYING THE CFTC'S FINDINGS OR CONCLUSIONS, BNPP AGREED TO A FINE OF $6,000,000, WHICH WAS TIMELY
PAID. BNPP ALSO AGREED TO MAKE A WRITTEN REPORT WITHIN ONE YEAR OF ENTRY OF THE ORDER TO THE CFTC REGARDING ITS COMPLIANCE WITH
THE PROVISIONS OF THE CEA AND CEA REGULATIONS THAT ARE THE SUBJECT OF THE ORDER, WHICH WILL BE CERTIFIED BY A CHIEF COMPLIANCE
OFFICER.regulatory · block 2BNP PARIBAS S.A.PDF pages 117–119
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS S.A.
- Regulator name — filed text
- COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 75,000,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON AUGUST 8, 2023, THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT BNP PARIBAS S.A. AND BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP. FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURES COMMISSION MERCHANT, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A); AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE THEIR EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS4S (F)(L)(C) OR 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, OR 23.201(A). BNP PARIBAS S.A. AND BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP. ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND AGREED TO (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8) (4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A), (B) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000,000, AND (C) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT FROM AT LEAST 2014 TO THE PRESENT BNP PARIBAS S.A. AND BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP. FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE COMMISSION MERCHANT, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A); AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE THEIR EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A), WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4S(H)(1)(8) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATION 166.3.
Sanction detail — filed text
BNPP SA, TOGETHER WITH ITS SUBSIDIARY BNPP SEC. CORP, ADMITTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, THAT THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE ACT AND AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT, (B) PAY, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000,000, AND (C) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: BNP PARIBAS S.A. (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION 2. Principal Sanction: Cease and Desist Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/08/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: CFTC DOCKET NO. 23-33 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: No Product Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT FROM AT LEAST 2014 TO THE PRESENT BNP PARIBAS S.A. AND BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP. FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURE COMMISSION MERCHANT, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A); AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE THEIR EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A), WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 4S(H)(1)(8) OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATION 166.3. 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: Settled 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/08/2023 Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 75,000,000.00 Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: BNPP SA, TOGETHER WITH ITS SUBSIDIARY BNPP SEC. CORP, ADMITTED AND ACKNOWLEDGED, FOR PURPOSES OF THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, THAT THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE ACT AND AGREED TO: (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF THE ACT, (B) PAY, JOINTLY AND SEVERALLY, A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000,000, AND (C) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND UNDERTAKINGS. 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided). ON AUGUST 8, 2023, THE COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION ALLEGED THAT BNP PARIBAS S.A. AND BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP. FAILED TO (1) MAINTAIN AND PRESERVE OFF-CHANNEL COMMUNICATIONS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS OF THE FUTURES COMMISSION MERCHANT, IN WILLFUL VIOLATION OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A); AND (2) REASONABLY SUPERVISE THEIR EMPLOYEES WITH A VIEW TO PREVENTING OR DETECTING CERTAIN OF THEIR EMPLOYEES' AIDING AND ABETTING VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS4S (F)(L)(C) OR 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8)(4), 1.35, OR 23.201(A). BNP PARIBAS S.A. AND BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES CORP. ADMITTED TO THE FACTS IN THE SETTLEMENT ORDER, ACKNOWLEDGED THEIR CONDUCT VIOLATED THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND AGREED TO (A) CEASE AND DESIST FROM COMMITTING OR CAUSING ANY VIOLATIONS OR ANY FUTURE VIOLATIONS OF SECTIONS 4S(F)(1)(C) AND 4G OF THE COMMODITY EXCHANGE ACT AND COMMISSION REGULATIONS 1.31(8) (4), 1.35, AND 23.201(A), (B) PAY A CIVIL MONETARY PENALTY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000,000, AND (C) COMPLY WITH CERTAIN UNDERTAKINGS RELATED TO RETENTION OF ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.
regulatory · block 3BNP PARIBAS S.A.PDF pages 120–121
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS S.A.
- Regulator name — filed text
- FRENCH AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS ("AMF")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 600,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON DECEMBER 17, 2019, BNP PARIBAS S.A. ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ("ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE") WITH THE AMF PURSUANT TO WHICH BNP PARIBAS S.A. (I) AGREED TO PAY TO THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 600,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE UNDERTAKINGS TO (A) FURTHER IMPROVE THE RECORD-KEEPING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND (B) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL AND EFFECTIVE COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF THE AMF AND THEN RATIFIED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE AMF AND PUBLISHED ON APRIL 7, 2020.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
FOLLOWING A REVIEW CARRIED OUT BY THE AMF THAT COMMENCED IN JUNE 2018 ON THE MARKETING OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND COMPLEX DEBT FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS BY BNP PARIBAS S.A., ACTING AS AN INVESTMENT SERVICES PROVIDER, TO RETAIL BANKING CLIENTS IN 2017, THE AMF POINTED OUT CERTAIN DEFAULTS REGARDING (I) THE RECORD-KEEPING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, AND (II) THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTROL SYSTEMS RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF INVESTMENT ADVICE.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON DECEMBER 17, 2019, BNP PARIBAS S.A. ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ("ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE") WITH THE AMF PURSUANT TO WHICH BNP PARIBAS S.A. (I) AGREED TO PAY TO THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 600,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE UNDERTAKINGS TO (A) FURTHER IMPROVE THE RECORD-KEEPING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND (B) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL AND EFFECTIVE COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF THE AMF AND THEN RATIFIED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE AMF AND PUBLISHED ON APRIL 7, 2020.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS S.A.
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FRENCH AUTORITE DES MARCHES FINANCIERS ("AMF")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/07/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
FOLLOWING A REVIEW CARRIED OUT BY THE AMF THAT COMMENCED IN JUNE 2018 ON THE MARKETING OF CERTAIN REAL ESTATE AND COMPLEX DEBT
FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS BY BNP PARIBAS S.A., ACTING AS AN INVESTMENT SERVICES PROVIDER, TO RETAIL BANKING CLIENTS IN 2017, THE AMF
POINTED OUT CERTAIN DEFAULTS REGARDING (I) THE RECORD-KEEPING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, AND (II) THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF CONTROL SYSTEMS RELATING TO THE PROVISION OF INVESTMENT ADVICE.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
04/07/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 600,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
ON DECEMBER 17, 2019, BNP PARIBAS S.A. ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ("ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE") WITH
THE AMF PURSUANT TO WHICH BNP PARIBAS S.A. (I) AGREED TO PAY TO THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 600,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE
UNDERTAKINGS TO (A) FURTHER IMPROVE THE RECORD-KEEPING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH
REGULATIONS, AND (B) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL AND EFFECTIVE COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF THE AMF AND THEN RATIFIED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE AMF AND
PUBLISHED ON APRIL 7, 2020.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON DECEMBER 17, 2019, BNP PARIBAS S.A. ENTERED INTO A SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT ("ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE") WITH THE AMF
PURSUANT TO WHICH BNP PARIBAS S.A. (I) AGREED TO PAY TO THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 600,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE UNDERTAKINGS TO (A)
FURTHER IMPROVE THE RECORD-KEEPING OF INVESTMENT ADVICE PROVIDED TO CLIENTS, IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS, AND (B) ESTABLISH
AND MAINTAIN OPERATIONAL AND EFFECTIVE COMPLIANCE AND INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE
BOARD OF THE AMF AND THEN RATIFIED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE AMF AND PUBLISHED ON APRIL 7, 2020.regulatory · block 4BNP PARIBASPDF pages 121–123
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS
- Regulator name — filed text
- FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 240,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
ON NOVEMBER 27, 2017, BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS ("ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE") WITH THE AMF PURSUANT TO WHICH BNPP (I) AGREED TO PAY TO THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 200,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE UNDERTAKINGS TO FURTHER IMPROVE THE REPORTING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES AS REGARDS TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY CONSTITUTE A MARKET ABUSE. THIS SETTLEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE AMF AND PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2018.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
PURSUANT TO A REVIEW THAT HAD COMMENCED JULY 2015, THE AMF FOUND (I) THAT ON THE 31ST DECEMBER 2014, BNP PARIBAS, ACTING AS AN INVESTMENT SERVICES PROVIDER CARRYING ON RECEPTION AND TRANSMISSION OF ORDERS ON BEHALF OF THIRD PARTY, DID NOT REPORT TO THE AMF SOME ORDERS ON A LISTED SECURITY THAT COULD HAVE CONSTITUTED A MARKET ABUSE AND (II) CERTAIN DEFAULTS IN THE REPORTING SYSTEM AND IN THE PROCESSES AS REGARDS REPORTING OF TRANSACTIONS THAT COULD BE DEEMED SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. BNP PARIBAS COMMITTED TO: - PAY 200,000 EUROS TO THE FRENCH TREASURY - MODIFY ITS ORGANISATION AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE DETECTION AND REPORTING OF SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS - IMPLEMENT REGULAR CONTROLS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DETECTION SYSTEMS AND ENSURE PROPER MARKET-DATA FEES - FORMALISE THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DELEGATING ENTITIES AND INTERNAL TEAMS TO CLARIFY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/27/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
PURSUANT TO A REVIEW THAT HAD COMMENCED JULY 2015, THE AMF FOUND (I) THAT ON THE 31ST DECEMBER 2014, BNP PARIBAS, ACTING AS AN
INVESTMENT SERVICES PROVIDER CARRYING ON RECEPTION AND TRANSMISSION OF ORDERS ON BEHALF OF THIRD PARTY, DID NOT REPORT TO THE
AMF SOME ORDERS ON A LISTED SECURITY THAT COULD HAVE CONSTITUTED A MARKET ABUSE AND (II) CERTAIN DEFAULTS IN THE REPORTING SYSTEM
AND IN THE PROCESSES AS REGARDS REPORTING OF TRANSACTIONS THAT COULD BE DEEMED SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/17/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 240,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. BNP PARIBAS COMMITTED
TO: - PAY 200,000 EUROS TO THE FRENCH TREASURY - MODIFY ITS ORGANISATION AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE DETECTION AND
REPORTING OF SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS - IMPLEMENT REGULAR CONTROLS ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DETECTION SYSTEMS AND ENSURE
PROPER MARKET-DATA FEES - FORMALISE THE RELATIONSHIPS WITH DELEGATING ENTITIES AND INTERNAL TEAMS TO CLARIFY ROLES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
ON NOVEMBER 27, 2017, BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS ("ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE") WITH THE AMF
PURSUANT TO WHICH BNPP (I) AGREED TO PAY TO THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 200,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE UNDERTAKINGS TO FURTHER
IMPROVE THE REPORTING SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES AS REGARDS TRANSACTIONS THAT MAY CONSTITUTE A MARKET ABUSE. THIS SETTLEMENT WAS
APPROVED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE AMF AND PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2018.regulatory · block 5BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICESPDF pages 123–125
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES
- Regulator name — filed text
- FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 1,200,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
BP2S WAS SANCTIONED FOR FAILURES BETWEEN 2016-2019 IN VOTING-INSTRUCTION PROCESSING, INTERNAL CONTROLS, REPORTING, AND RESOURCE ADEQUACY, WITH THE DECISION PUBLISHED PUBLICLY FOR FIVE YEARS.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE AMF'S COMMISSION DES SANCTIONS IDENTIFIED FOUR MAIN CATEGORIES OF ALLEGED BREACHES BY BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES (BP25) IN CONNECTION WITH ITS ROLE AS TENEUR DE COMPTE-CONSERVATEUR (TCC) DURING THE 2018 PROXY VOTING SEASON. THESE ISSUES RELATE TO HOW BP25 PROCESSED VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ITS CLIENTS (SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING SHARES IN BEARER FORM).
Sanction detail — filed text
THE COMMISSION DECIDED TO SANCTION BP2S WITH A 1 MILLION EUROS FINE FOR THE VARIOUS BREACHES IDENTIFIED IN RELATION TO ITS HANDLING OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAREHOLDER GENERAL MEETINGS. THE DECISION ALSO MANDATES THE PUBLICATION OF THE SANCTION ON THE AMF WEBSITE FOR FIVE YEARS, WITHOUT ANONYMISATION.
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Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES
SERVICES
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/11/2018
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE AMF'S COMMISSION DES SANCTIONS IDENTIFIED FOUR MAIN CATEGORIES OF ALLEGED BREACHES BY BNP PARIBAS SECURITIES SERVICES (BP25)
IN CONNECTION WITH ITS ROLE AS TENEUR DE COMPTE-CONSERVATEUR (TCC) DURING THE 2018 PROXY VOTING SEASON. THESE ISSUES RELATE TO
HOW BP25 PROCESSED VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ITS CLIENTS (SHAREHOLDERS HOLDING SHARES IN BEARER FORM).
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/25/2020
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 1,200,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
THE COMMISSION DECIDED TO SANCTION BP2S WITH A 1 MILLION EUROS FINE FOR THE VARIOUS BREACHES IDENTIFIED IN RELATION TO ITS
HANDLING OF VOTING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SHAREHOLDER GENERAL MEETINGS. THE DECISION ALSO MANDATES THE PUBLICATION OF THE
SANCTION ON THE AMF WEBSITE FOR FIVE YEARS, WITHOUT ANONYMISATION.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
BP2S WAS SANCTIONED FOR FAILURES BETWEEN 2016-2019 IN VOTING-INSTRUCTION PROCESSING, INTERNAL CONTROLS, REPORTING, AND
RESOURCE ADEQUACY, WITH THE DECISION PUBLISHED PUBLICLY FOR FIVE YEARS.Show 4 more source blocks
regulatory · block 6BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS (FORMERLY BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE)PDF pages 125–127
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL MARKETS (FORMERLY BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE)
- Regulator name — filed text
- FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 60,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE COMMITTED TO: - PAY 50,000 EUROS TO THE FRENCH TREASURY - REVISE ITS ABUSE-DETECTION PROCEDURES - CLEARLY DOCUMENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN CASE OF DELEGATION - CONDUCT REGULAR CONTROLS ON ADHERENCE TO PROCEDURES, WITH PROPER AUDIT TRAILS
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE AMF'S ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE RELATE TO: 1. FAILURE TO DECLARE SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS 2. DEFICIENT COMPLIANCE ORGANISATION AND DELEGATION ISSUES 3. TECHNICAL FAILURE IN AUTOMATED DETECTION
Sanction detail — filed text
BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE COMMITTED TO: - PAY 50,000 EUROS TO THE FRENCH TREASURY - REVISE ITS ABUSE-DETECTION PROCEDURES - CLEARLY DOCUMENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN CASE OF DELEGATION - CONDUCT REGULAR CONTROLS ON ADHERENCE TO PROCEDURES, WITH PROPER AUDIT TRAILS
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS FINANCIAL
MARKETS (FORMERLY BNP
PARIBAS ARBITRAGE)
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
07/15/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE AMF'S ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE RELATE TO: 1. FAILURE TO DECLARE SUSPICIOUS TRANSACTIONS 2. DEFICIENT
COMPLIANCE ORGANISATION AND DELEGATION ISSUES 3. TECHNICAL FAILURE IN AUTOMATED DETECTION
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
11/27/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 60,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. BNP PARIBAS
ARBITRAGE COMMITTED TO: - PAY 50,000 EUROS TO THE FRENCH TREASURY - REVISE ITS ABUSE-DETECTION PROCEDURES - CLEARLY
DOCUMENT RESPONSIBILITIES IN CASE OF DELEGATION - CONDUCT REGULAR CONTROLS ON ADHERENCE TO PROCEDURES, WITH PROPER
AUDIT TRAILS
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
BNP PARIBAS ARBITRAGE ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. BNP PARIBAS
ARBITRAGE COMMITTED TO: - PAY 50,000 EUROS TO THE FRENCH TREASURY - REVISE ITS ABUSE-DETECTION PROCEDURES - CLEARLY DOCUMENT
RESPONSIBILITIES IN CASE OF DELEGATION - CONDUCT REGULAR CONTROLS ON ADHERENCE TO PROCEDURES, WITH PROPER AUDIT TRAILSregulatory · block 7BNP PARIBASPDF pages 127–129
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS
- Regulator name — filed text
- FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 600,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
BNP PARIBAS WAS ASKED TO MAINTAIN AND REINFORCE PROCEDURES IN FOUR KEY AREAS: - CLIENT DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSIONS DE MOUVEMENT (EX-ANTE & EX-POST) - EX-POST ILLUSTRATION OF CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF COSTS - AGGREGATED EX-POST PRESENTATION OF ALL COSTS - INTERNAL CONTROL REINFORCEMENT ADDITIONALLY, BNP PARIBAS MUST UNDERGO: - A COMPREHENSIVE INTERNAL AUDIT BY GROUP INSPECTION, - WITH THE AUDIT REPORT DUE TO THE AMF BY 30 JUNE 2026.
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
THE AMF'S ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BNP PARIBAS RELATE TO: 1. INADEQUATE AND MISLEADING CLIENT DISCLOSURES ON FEES - FAILURE TO CLEARLY DISCLOSE COMMISSIONS DE MOUVEMENT. - ABSENCE OF MANDATORY PERFORMANCE-IMPACT ILLUSTRATIONS. - NON-AGGREGATED COST REPORTING, LEADING TO MISUNDERSTANDING OF ACTUAL TOTAL FEES. 2. SIGNIFICANT WEAKNESSES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS - LACK OF STRUCTURED, TIMELY, AND EFFECTIVE CONTROL PROCESSES FOR MONITORING FEE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS.
Sanction detail — filed text
BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. ALLEGED FAILINGS PROMPTED THE AMF TO PROPOSE A COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, LEADING TO A 500,000 EUROS PAYMENT AND BINDING REMEDIATION COMMITMENTS.
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/13/2023
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
THE AMF'S ALLEGATIONS AGAINST BNP PARIBAS RELATE TO: 1. INADEQUATE AND MISLEADING CLIENT DISCLOSURES ON FEES - FAILURE TO CLEARLY
DISCLOSE COMMISSIONS DE MOUVEMENT. - ABSENCE OF MANDATORY PERFORMANCE-IMPACT ILLUSTRATIONS. - NON-AGGREGATED COST REPORTING,
LEADING TO MISUNDERSTANDING OF ACTUAL TOTAL FEES. 2. SIGNIFICANT WEAKNESSES IN INTERNAL CONTROLS - LACK OF STRUCTURED, TIMELY,
AND EFFECTIVE CONTROL PROCESSES FOR MONITORING FEE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATIONS.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
05/19/2025
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 600,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO AN ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, WHICH IS NOT FORMALLY A SANCTION. ALLEGED FAILINGS
PROMPTED THE AMF TO PROPOSE A COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE, LEADING TO A 500,000 EUROS PAYMENT AND BINDING REMEDIATION
COMMITMENTS.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
BNP PARIBAS WAS ASKED TO MAINTAIN AND REINFORCE PROCEDURES IN FOUR KEY AREAS: - CLIENT DISCLOSURE OF COMMISSIONS DE MOUVEMENT
(EX-ANTE & EX-POST) - EX-POST ILLUSTRATION OF CUMULATIVE IMPACT OF COSTS - AGGREGATED EX-POST PRESENTATION OF ALL COSTS - INTERNAL
CONTROL REINFORCEMENT ADDITIONALLY, BNP PARIBAS MUST UNDERGO: - A COMPREHENSIVE INTERNAL AUDIT BY GROUP INSPECTION, - WITH THE
AUDIT REPORT DUE TO THE AMF BY 30 JUNE 2026.regulatory · block 8BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT EUROPEPDF pages 129–131
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT EUROPE
Full extracted filing text
Includes form instructions and options. Options shown in this text do not identify which boxes were selected.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an INITIAL OR AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV. Regulatory Action Check item(s) being responded to: 11.C(1) 11.C(2) 11.C(3) 11.C(4) 11.C(5) 11.D(1) 11.D(2) 11.D(3) 11.D(4) 11.D(5) 11.E(1) 11.E(2) 11.E(3) 11.E(4) 11.F. 11.G. Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File with a completed Execution Page. One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP. PART I A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are): You (the advisory firm) You and one or more of your advisory affiliates One or more of your advisory affiliates If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name). If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box. ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE CRD Number: This advisory affiliate is a Firm an Individual Registered: Yes No Name: BNP PARIBAS ASSET MANAGEMENT EUROPE (For individuals, Last, First, Middle) This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor. If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item 11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago. This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the circumstances: B. If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided. Yes No NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records. PART II 1. Regulatory Action initiated by: SEC Other Federal State SRO Foreign (Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO) 2. Principal Sanction: Other Sanctions: 3. Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 4. Docket/Case Number: 5. Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable): 6. Principal Product Type: Other Product Types: 7. Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided): 8. Current Status? Pending On Appeal Final 9. If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed: If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only. 10. How was matter resolved: 11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY): Exact Explanation If not exact, provide explanation: 12. Resolution Detail: A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)? Monetary/Fine Amount: $ Revocation/Expulsion/Denial Disgorgement/Restitution Censure Cease and Desist/Injunction Bar Suspension B. Other Sanctions Ordered: Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal, Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution, disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion of penalty was waived: 13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response must fit within the space provided).
regulatory · block 9BNP PARIBASPDF pages 131–133
- Advisory affiliate name — filed text
- BNP PARIBAS
- Regulator name — filed text
- FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
- Monetary/Fine Amount — filed text
- $ 460,000.00
- How was matter resolved — filed text
- Settled
Action status / disposition — filed text
MANDATORY COMMITTMENTS BNP PARIBAS IS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SEVERAL REMEDIATION MEASURES, INCLUDING: - STRENGTHENING COMPLIANCE CONTROLS RELATED TO PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE LONDON BRANCH, INCLUDING REVISED CONTROL PLANS. - IMPROVING INFORMATION-BARRIER CONTROLS - REVISING CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING INSIDE-INFORMATION RISKS IN ISSUANCE PROJECTS - ENABLING COMPLIANCE TO VERIFY ABSENCE OF INSIDE INFORMATION BEFORE FRONT-OFFICE INVESTOR INTERACTIONS. - ENABLING REGULAR COMPLIANCE REPORTING FROM THE LONDON BRANCH TO BNP PARIBAS' SENIOR MANAGEMENT - COMMISSIONING AN INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT, WITH A REPORT DUE TO THE AMF WITHIN FOUR MONTHS AFTER HOMOLOGATION, CONFIRMING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL COMMITMENTS
Other filed details
Description of allegations — filed text
PURSUANT TO A REVIEW THAT HAD COMMENCED IN DECEMBER 2015, THE AMF FOUND CERTAIN DEFAULTS IN THE COMPLIANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS OUT BY BNP PARIBAS' LONDON BRANCH. SPECIFICALLY, THE AMF FOUND THAT SUCH COMPLIANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS DID NOT ENSURE AN ADEQUATE MANAGEMENT OF INSIDE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF PLACING ACTIVITIES.
Sanction detail — filed text
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2017, BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (""ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE"") WITH THE AMF PURSUANT TO WHICH BNPP (I) AGREED TO PAY THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 390,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE UNDERTAKINGS TO FURTHERMORE IMPROVE THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLIANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS SETTLEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION OF THE AMF AND PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 5, 2017.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
This Disclosure Reporting Page (DRP ADV) is an
INITIAL OR
AMENDED response used to report details for affirmative responses to Items 11.C., 11.D.,
11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. of Form ADV.
Regulatory Action
Check item(s) being responded to:
11.C(1)
11.C(2)
11.C(3)
11.C(4)
11.C(5)
11.D(1)
11.D(2)
11.D(3)
11.D(4)
11.D(5)
11.E(1)
11.E(2)
11.E(3)
11.E(4)
11.F.
11.G.
Use a separate DRP for each event or proceeding . The same event or proceeding may be reported for more than one person or entity using one DRP. File
with a completed Execution Page.
One event may result in more than one affirmative answer to Items 11.C., 11.D., 11.E., 11.F. or 11.G. Use only one DRP to report details related to the
same event. If an event gives rise to actions by more than one regulator, provide details for each action on a separate DRP.
PART I
A. The person(s) or entity(ies) for whom this DRP is being filed is (are):
You (the advisory firm)
You and one or more of your advisory affiliates
One or more of your advisory affiliates
If this DRP is being filed for an advisory affiliate, give the full name of the advisory affiliate below (for individuals, Last name, First name, Middle name).
If the advisory affiliate has a CRD number, provide that number. If not, indicate "non-registered" by checking the appropriate box.
ADV DRP - ADVISORY AFFILIATE
CRD
Number:
This advisory affiliate is
a Firm
an Individual
Registered:
Yes
No
Name:
BNP PARIBAS
(For individuals, Last, First,
Middle)
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because the advisory affiliate(s) is no longer associated with the adviser.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because: (1) the event or proceeding occurred more than ten years ago or (2) the adviser is
registered or applying for registration with the SEC or reporting as an exempt reporting adviser with the SEC and the event was resolved in the
adviser's or advisory affiliate's favor.
If you are registered or registering with a state securities authority , you may remove a DRP for an event you reported only in response to Item
11.D(4), and only if that event occurred more than ten years ago. If you are registered or registering with the SEC, you may remove a DRP for any
event listed in Item 11 that occurred more than ten years ago.
This DRP should be removed from the ADV record because it was filed in error, such as due to a clerical or data-entry mistake. Explain the
circumstances:
B.
If the advisory affiliate is registered through the IARD system or CRD system, has the advisory affiliate submitted a DRP (with Form ADV, BD or U-4) to
the IARD or CRD for the event? If the answer is "Yes," no other information on this DRP must be provided.
Yes
No
NOTE: The completion of this form does not relieve the advisory affiliate of its obligation to update its IARD or CRD records.
PART II
1. Regulatory Action initiated by:
SEC
Other Federal
State
SRO
Foreign
(Full name of regulator, foreign financial regulatory authority, federal, state, or SRO)
FRENCH AUTORITÉ DES MARCHÉS FINANCIERS ("AMF")
2.
Principal Sanction:
Civil and Administrative Penalt(ies) /Fine(s)
Other Sanctions:
3.
Date Initiated (MM/DD/YYYY):
12/09/2015
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
4.
Docket/Case Number:
N/A
5.
Advisory Affiliate Employing Firm when activity occurred which led to the regulatory action (if applicable):
6.
Principal Product Type:
No Product
Other Product Types:
7.
Describe the allegations related to this regulatory action (your response must fit within the space provided):
PURSUANT TO A REVIEW THAT HAD COMMENCED IN DECEMBER 2015, THE AMF FOUND CERTAIN DEFAULTS IN THE COMPLIANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS
OUT BY BNP PARIBAS' LONDON BRANCH. SPECIFICALLY, THE AMF FOUND THAT SUCH COMPLIANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS DID NOT ENSURE AN ADEQUATE
MANAGEMENT OF INSIDE INFORMATION IN THE CONTEXT OF PLACING ACTIVITIES.
8.
Current Status?
Pending
On Appeal
Final
9.
If on appeal, regulatory action appealed to (SEC, SRO, Federal or State Court) and Date Appeal Filed:
If Final or On Appeal, complete all items below. For Pending Actions, complete Item 13 only.
10. How was matter resolved:
Settled
11. Resolution Date (MM/DD/YYYY):
09/06/2017
Exact
Explanation
If not exact, provide explanation:
12. Resolution Detail:
A. Were any of the following Sanctions Ordered (check all appropriate items)?
Monetary/Fine Amount: $ 460,000.00
Revocation/Expulsion/Denial
Disgorgement/Restitution
Censure
Cease and Desist/Injunction
Bar
Suspension
B.
Other Sanctions Ordered:
Sanction detail: if suspended, enjoined or barred, provide duration including start date and capacities affected (General Securities Principal,
Financial Operations Principal, etc.). If requalification by exam/retraining was a condition of the sanction, provide length of time given to
requalify/retrain, type of exam required and whether condition has been satisfied. If disposition resulted in a fine, penalty, restitution,
disgorgement or monetary compensation, provide total amount, portion levied against you or an advisory affiliate, date paid and if any portion
of penalty was waived:
ON SEPTEMBER 6, 2017, BNP PARIBAS ENTERED INTO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT (""ACCORD DE COMPOSITION ADMINISTRATIVE"") WITH THE AMF
PURSUANT TO WHICH BNPP (I) AGREED TO PAY THE STATE TREASURY A SUM OF 390,000 EUROS AND (II) GAVE UNDERTAKINGS TO FURTHERMORE
IMPROVE THE ABOVE MENTIONED COMPLIANCE CONTROL SYSTEMS. THIS SETTLEMENT WAS APPROVED BY THE ENFORCEMENT COMMISSION OF
THE AMF AND PUBLISHED ON DECEMBER 5, 2017.
13. Provide a brief summary of details related to the action status and (or) disposition and include relevant terms, conditions and dates (your response
must fit within the space provided).
MANDATORY COMMITTMENTS BNP PARIBAS IS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT SEVERAL REMEDIATION MEASURES, INCLUDING: - STRENGTHENING
COMPLIANCE CONTROLS RELATED TO PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE LONDON BRANCH, INCLUDING REVISED CONTROL PLANS. - IMPROVING
INFORMATION-BARRIER CONTROLS - REVISING CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING INSIDE-INFORMATION RISKS IN ISSUANCE PROJECTS - ENABLING
COMPLIANCE TO VERIFY ABSENCE OF INSIDE INFORMATION BEFORE FRONT-OFFICE INVESTOR INTERACTIONS. - ENABLING REGULAR COMPLIANCE
REPORTING FROM THE LONDON BRANCH TO BNP PARIBAS' SENIOR MANAGEMENT - COMMISSIONING AN INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL AUDIT, WITH A
REPORT DUE TO THE AMF WITHIN FOUR MONTHS AFTER HOMOLOGATION, CONFIRMING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ALL COMMITMENTS* Metrics are based on the latest available data, including Form ADV filings, brochures, and relationship summaries pulled from the SEC IAPD, and may be subject to change. Learn what is included in the Rialytix data. Please refer to the firm's official disclosures for the most accurate information using their CRD number. This is not investment advice.