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Section 2: Other missions of general interest and other activities

Article L141-7 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

The Banque de France also carries out other tasks in the public interest. Within this framework, the Banque de France performs services requested by the State or carried out for third parties with the State’s agreement. At the request of the State or with its agreement, the Banque de France may also provide services on behalf of the State or third parties. These services are remunerated in order to cover…

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Article L141-8 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

The following may hold accounts with the Banque de France: 1. The organisations defined in article L. 511-1; 2. The French Treasury, the Institut d’émission des départements d’outre-mer, the Institut d’émission d’outre-mer and the Caisse des dépôts et consignations; 3. Investment services providers governed by Title III of Book V; 4. Foreign central banks and foreign credit institutions; 5. International financial bodies and international organisations; 6. Under the conditions set…

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Article L141-9 of the French Monetary and Financial Code

The Banque de France may carry out, on its own behalf and on behalf of third parties, all transactions in gold, means of payment and securities denominated in foreign currencies or defined by a weight of gold. The Banque de France may lend or borrow sums in euros or foreign currencies to foreign banks, institutions or foreign or international monetary organisations. When carrying out these operations, the Banque de France…

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