For the application of the third and fourth paragraphs of Article L. 224-3, the savings allocations that gradually reduce the financial risks for the policyholder allow investment in assets that are suitable for a long-term horizon. They guarantee a gradual reduction in the proportion of high-risk or intermediate-risk assets and a gradual increase in the proportion of assets with a low-risk investment profile, as the policyholder’s planned liquidation date approaches. This date may be changed at any time by the policyholder, within the limits set out in article D. 224-5. The minimum rate of securitisation and the nature of the assets with a low-risk investment profile are specified by order of the Minister for the Economy.
The retirement savings plan provides for the possibility for the holder not to respect the minimum rate of securitisation of the savings mentioned above, provided that he/she expressly requests this.