Legal Assistance with AFM Investigations

Questioner

I have an investment company together with a partner. Our products do not fall under AFM supervision. We have been invited by the AFM for an investigation. When this investigation is completed, I want to report this on my company's website. Something like 'investigated by AFM and everything found to be in order'. Is this allowed?

Lawyer

The question is what the investigation by the AFM is focused on. For example, if this is due to a violation of the policy regarding the provision of information, then you may report this on your website. If your products do not fall under AFM supervision, then I wonder whether this is useful. The AFM can also conduct a financial investigation and if this is approved, you can also report this on the website, but not that 'everything was found to be in order'. You can contact me directly without obligation for more information or further assistance.

Questioner

Dear Mr./Mrs. Biharie, I have been promised a letter by the AFM and I will wait for it first. Incidentally, I experienced the conversation as unpleasant; at least on the part of the AFM. I assume that drafting a letter will not take weeks.

Lawyer

So it is indeed a matter of waiting for a response. If you cannot find a solution together, you can contact me directly via the button with this answer.