An insurance undertaking may use a financial futures instrument within the meaning of Article L. 211-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code, linked to an investment or group of investments held or to be held if the following conditions are met throughout the transaction:
a) The investment or group of investments is held or has been acquired forward with a maturity date prior to the maturity or exercise date of the instrument;
b) The investment or group of investments is identical or similar to the underlying of this instrument, and the amount is at least equal to the notional amount of this instrument;
c) For swap contracts, the underlying referred to in b) is that which the undertaking undertakes to exchange;
d) The forward financial instrument allows, in accordance with the undertaking’s commitments, efficient and prudent management of the investment or group of investments held, with the principal aim of maintaining its value or return.