I. – A securitisation undertaking appoints a depositary having its registered office or a branch in France. This appointment is evidenced by a written contract. This contract contains in particular the information necessary to enable the depositary to fulfil its duties.
The custodian is a credit institution established in a State party to the European Economic Area, or any other institution chosen from a list of entities drawn up by the Minister for the Economy.
The custodian is responsible for the safekeeping of the scheme’s assets under the conditions defined in II of article L. 214-175-4 and ensures that the management company’s decisions concerning the scheme are lawful.
The General Regulations of the Autorité des marchés financiers shall specify the terms and conditions for the application of this I, in particular the terms and conditions for the appointment of the custodian and the conditions under which the custodian carries out its duties.
II. – In their respective roles, the portfolio management company and the depositary shall act honestly, fairly, professionally, independently and in the interests of the securitisation undertaking and of the holders of units, shares or debt securities issued by the undertaking.
III. – The securitisation undertaking or, where applicable, the management company of the securitisation undertaking ensures that a single depositary is appointed.