Article L142-9 of the French Monetary and Financial Code
Banque de France employees are bound by professional secrecy. They may not take or receive a holding or any interest or remuneration whatsoever by way of work or advice in any public or private, industrial, commercial or financial undertaking, unless an exemption is granted by the Governor. These provisions do not apply to the production of scientific, literary or artistic works. The General Council of the Banque de France shall…