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On July 23, 2026, the Autorité de contrôle prudentiel et de résolution (ACPR), France's Prudential Control and Resolution Authority, announced its compliance with guidelines issued by the European Banking Authority (EBA) concerning instruments available to third-country branches that can be used immediately and without restriction to cover risks or losses. The ACPR declared conformity with EBA/GL/2026/03, which implements Article 48 sexies, paragraph 2, point c) of Directive 2013/36/UE (Capital Requirements Directive IV). These guidelines establish requirements for third-country branches operating in France, specifically those referenced in Article L. 511-10 of the French Monetary and Financial Code. The guidelines govern which instruments third-country branches may utilise for immediate and unrestricted risk and loss coverage purposes. The guidelines become effective on January 11, 2027. All affected institutions must take all necessary measures to comply with these orientations in accordance with Article 16 of Regulation (EU) No. 1093/2010, which established the European Banking Authority. The ACPR's alignment ensures consistent application of EBA standards across France's regulatory framework and reinforces prudential oversight of third-country branch operations. Third-country branches operating in France should review the full EBA guidelines and assess their current instruments and risk management practices to ensure compliance ahead of the January 2027 effective date.