Article R512-18 of the French Monetary and Financial Code
The Crédit Agricole network comprises the central body, the Regional Banks and the Local Banks referred to in Articles L. 512-34 and L. 512-35. Credit institutions and finance companies that are controlled directly or indirectly, exclusively or jointly within the meaning of article L. 233-16 of the French Commercial Code by one or more institutions belonging to the Crédit Agricole network may also be affiliated to it, by decision of…