The statutory auditor is required to report as soon as possible to the Autorité des marchés financiers any fact or decision concerning the general-purpose investment fund of which he has become aware in the course of his duties, which is likely to:
1° constitutes a breach of the legal or regulatory provisions applicable to the general-purpose investment fund and is likely to have a material impact on its financial position, results or assets and liabilities;
2° undermine the conditions or continuity of its operations; or
3° Lead to the issuing of reservations or the refusal to certify the accounts.
The statutory auditor is bound by professional secrecy with regard to the Autorité des marchés financiers.
The statutory auditor may not be held liable for any information or disclosure of facts made in compliance with the obligations imposed by this article.
The Autorité des marchés financiers may also provide the auditor of a general-purpose investment fund with information necessary for the performance of its duties. The information transmitted shall be covered by professional secrecy.