I.-The professional associations referred to in I of Article L. 513-3 are authorised by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, which verifies their representativeness, the competence and good repute of their legal representatives and directors, the impartiality of their governance, assessed in the light of their written procedures, and their ability to ensure the performance and continuity of their missions through appropriate material and human resources.
The Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution may withdraw the authorisation of a professional association referred to in I above, in accordance with the procedures laid down by decree, if the association no longer satisfies the conditions to which its authorisation was subject.
II. -The associations referred to in I of Article L. 513-3 shall establish in writing and have approved by the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution, at the time of their authorisation, the rules that they undertake to implement for the performance of their duties as defined in the second sentence of the first paragraph of I, as well as the sanctions that they may impose on members. They shall also obtain the approval of the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution for any subsequent changes to these rules.
They may issue recommendations to their members concerning the provision of advice, sales practices and the prevention of conflicts of interest.
They draw up an annual report on their activities and those of their members in aggregate form, which they send to the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution.