I. – The purpose of securitisation undertakings is, on the one hand, to be exposed to the risks, including insurance risks, referred to in article L. 214-175-1 and, on the other hand, to finance or hedge them in full, under the conditions provided for in that article.
They take the form of either securitisation mutual funds or securitisation companies.
II. – The purpose of specialised financing undertakings is, on the one hand, to invest directly or indirectly in one or more of the assets mentioned in Article L. 214-190-1 and, on the other hand, to finance them, under the conditions set out in that Article.
They take the form either of specialised financing funds or specialised financing companies.
III. – Financing organisations are managed by a portfolio management company referred to in Article L. 532-9. This company is designated, depending on the case, in the regulations or Articles of Association of the undertaking.