Article D532-23-1 of the French Monetary and Financial Code
Credit institutions wishing to establish a branch in application of I ofArticle L. 532-23 are subject to the procedure provided for in I ofArticle L. 511-27, subject to the observations and opinions of the Autorité des marchés financiers provided for in this sub-paragraph. Credit institutions wishing to use tied agents pursuant to I of Article L. 532-23 are subject to the procedure provided for in II of Article L. 532-23.