Article L311-2 of the French Monetary and Financial Code
I. – Credit institutions may also carry out transactions related to their business, such as : 1. Foreign exchange transactions ; 2. Transactions in gold, precious metals and coins; 3. Investment, subscription, purchase, management, custody and sale of securities and all financial products; 4. Asset management advice and assistance; 5. Advice and assistance in financial management, financial engineering and, in general, all services intended to facilitate the creation and development…