Accessibility Commitment
Group Banque Richelieu is committed to making its website accessible in accordance with Article 47 of French Law No. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005 on equal rights and opportunities, participation and citizenship for persons with disabilities.
As part of this commitment, Group Banque Richelieu has initiated a process aimed at progressively improving the digital accessibility of its online services.
This Accessibility Statement applies to the following website: https://news.banquerichelieu.com
Compliance Status
The website https://news.banquerichelieu.com is currently not compliant with the General Accessibility Improvement Framework (RGAA), as no accessibility compliance audit has been carried out to date.
Test Results
As no accessibility compliance audit has been conducted to date, no compliance assessment results are currently available.
To date, no audit has been performed, as the website is currently undergoing an accessibility improvement and compliance process, with related work scheduled over the coming months.
Non-compliance
Potential non-compliance issues have not yet been comprehensively identified due to the absence of a compliance audit.
Exemptions for Disproportionate Burden
No exemptions based on disproportionate burden have been identified to date.
Content Not Subject to Accessibility Requirements
No content has been identified to date as falling within the exemptions provided for under the applicable regulations.
Preparation of this Accessibility Statement
This statement was prepared on 10 June 2026.
Technologies Used to Develop the Website
• HTML5
• CSS3
• WordPress
Testing Environment
The testing environments will be defined and documented as part of the accessibility audit process.
Tools Used to Assess Accessibility
The accessibility evaluation tools used will be specified following completion of the accessibility audit.
Website Pages Subject to Compliance Verification
No website pages have been subject to compliance verification to date.
Feedback and Contact Information
If you are unable to access any content or service, you may contact the Accessibility Coordinator to obtain an accessible alternative or to receive the content in another format.
Accessibility Coordinator: contact.accessibilite@banquerichelieu.com
Enforcement Procedure
If you identify an accessibility issue that prevents you from accessing content or functionality on the website, and you report it to us but do not receive a satisfactory response, you may refer the matter to the French Rights Defender (DĂ©fenseur des droits).
You may:
• Submit a complaint to the Défenseur des droits;
• Contact a local representative of the Défenseur des droits near your place of residence;
• Send a letter to the following address:
DĂ©fenseur des droits
Libre réponse 71120
75342 Paris CEDEX 07
France
Multi-year Digital Accessibility Plan
1. Accessibility Policy
In accordance with Article 47 of French Law No. 2005-102 of 11 February 2005 on equal rights and opportunities, participation and citizenship for persons with disabilities, online public communication services must be accessible to all.
The Groupe Banque Richelieu is committed to a continuous improvement approach to the digital accessibility of its online services.
This approach is structured through the present multi-year digital accessibility plan, supplemented by annual action plans, aimed at supporting progressive compliance with the General Accessibility Improvement Framework (RGAA) and enhancing the usability of the digital services provided.
In this context, the Group has launched a strategic initiative to transform its digital ecosystem, with the objective of consolidating its existing websites into a unified Group platform.
1.1 Commitment of Groupe Banque Richelieu
Digital accessibility is a core pillar of Groupe Banque Richelieu’s digital strategy.
It is integrated into the design, redevelopment, and maintenance of digital services, with the objective of achieving a progressive and sustainable improvement in the accessibility of interfaces and content.
Within the ongoing redesign programme aimed at implementing a single multi-entity Group website, Groupe Banque Richelieu aims to achieve the highest possible level of compliance with the RGAA from the design phase of the new platform onwards.
1.2 Accessibility Coordinator
The development, implementation, and monitoring of this plan are the responsibility of a designated digital accessibility coordinator within Groupe Banque Richelieu.
Their responsibilities include, in particular:
• defining and monitoring the digital accessibility strategy;
• supporting project teams in integrating RGAA requirements;
• coordinating accessibility audits;
• contributing to internal awareness initiatives;
• monitoring accessibility statements for digital services;
• acting as the central point of contact for digital accessibility matters.
1.3 Definition of Digital Accessibility
Digital accessibility refers to making online public communication services usable by persons with disabilities by ensuring content is:
• perceivable, particularly through text alternatives and adapted multimedia content;
• operable, including keyboard navigation and non-restrictive interfaces;
• understandable, through clear, consistent, and predictable content;
• robust, compatible with current and future assistive technologies.
Disability is understood as any limitation of activity or restriction of participation in society resulting from a long-term or permanent impairment of physical, sensory, mental, cognitive, or psychological functions.
1.4 Scope of Services Covered
The scope of Groupe Banque Richelieu currently includes several websites and digital services:
• Banque Richelieu (institutional website of the holding company Compagnie Financière Richelieu)
• Banque Richelieu France
• Banque Richelieu Monaco
• Banque Richelieu GCC (sister company)
• Banque Richelieu Switzerland
• Richelieu Invest
• Richelieu Corporate Finance
• Newsroom Groupe Banque Richelieu
Within the ongoing digital transformation programme, these websites are intended to be progressively consolidated into a single unified multi-entity Group digital platform.
The services concerned include websites, intranets, extranets, and associated web or mobile applications.
Certain content may fall outside the scope of accessibility obligations, including third-party content not under control, archived content, or content subject to duly justified technical constraints.
2. Human and Financial Resources
Group Banque Richelieu has appointed a digital accessibility coordinator responsible for steering and coordinating the implementation of this initiative.
Within digital projects, accessibility requirements are progressively integrated into design, development, and maintenance budgets.
Depending on requirements, the following resources may be engaged:
• RGAA accessibility audits;
• UX/UI support during the design phase;
• correction and optimisation services;
• user testing including, where possible, persons with disabilities;
• support from external experts specialising in digital accessibility.
3. Organisation of Accessibility Integration
The integration of digital accessibility is based on a progressive organisation embedded within the lifecycle of Groupe Banque Richelieu’s digital projects.
It relies on:
• progressive integration of RGAA requirements into projects;
• upskilling of internal teams;
• consideration of user feedback;
• structuring of a compliance approach within the future Group platform.
3.1 Awareness and Training
Digital accessibility awareness initiatives are implemented for teams involved in the design, development, and management of digital services.
These initiatives concern in particular:
• project managers;
• editorial contributors;
• product and digital marketing teams.
3.2 Use of External Expertise
Where necessary, Groupe Banque Richelieu engages specialised digital accessibility service providers in order to:
• conduct RGAA audits;
• support design and redevelopment phases;
• implement technical corrections;
• contribute to updating accessibility statements.
3.3 Integration into Projects
Within the redesign programme towards a unified Group platform, digital accessibility is integrated from the design phase onwards.
The objective is to ensure a high level of compliance upon launch of the new platform, based on:
• inclusive design principles;
• RGAA standards;
• enhanced user journey requirements.
3.4 User Testing
User testing may be conducted, particularly within the redesign programme, including where possible users with disabilities in order to assess the real accessibility of interfaces.
3.5 Procurement and Tendering
Digital accessibility requirements are progressively integrated into Groupe Banque Richelieu’s procurement processes and tendering procedures.
They may constitute an evaluation criterion for service providers, particularly regarding their ability to comply with RGAA requirements.
3.6 Recruitment
Group Banque Richelieu ensures that digital accessibility skills are considered in profiles involved in digital projects.
3.7 Handling User Feedback
A contact mechanism allows users to report any difficulty in accessing digital content or services.
Such feedback is taken into account as part of a continuous improvement process.
3.8 Monitoring Process
Each digital service is subject to a progressive assessment of its accessibility level.
Within the digital transformation programme, an RGAA accessibility audit is planned for 2027 in order to assess the compliance of existing services and the new Group platform.
3.9 Action Planning
Accessibility actions are managed through annual plans including in particular:
• preparation and execution of audits;
• corrective actions;
• team awareness initiatives;
• support for the redesign project towards the Group platform.
3.10 Accessibility Statements
Each Groupe Banque Richelieu website displays an accessibility notice referring to:
• the accessibility statement;
• this multi-year plan;
• the current annual action plan.
4. Technical and Functional Scope
4.1 Inventory
The scope includes all websites and digital services of the Groupe Banque Richelieu entities listed above, as well as the future unified Group digital platform currently under design.
4.2 Prioritisation
Actions are prioritised according to:
• service criticality;
• traffic levels;
• technical complexity;
• integration into the redesign programme;
• lifecycle stage.
5. Annual Action Plans
This plan is implemented through annual action plans structuring the progressive rollout of the initiative.
Annual Plan 2026
The 2026 annual plan constitutes a structuring and preparatory phase for the digital accessibility initiative.
Planned actions include:
• consolidation of digital accessibility governance;
• continued awareness-raising among internal teams regarding RGAA requirements;
• progressive integration of accessibility requirements into ongoing projects;
• identification and prioritisation of digital services within the audit scope;
• preparation of reference frameworks and materials required for the future platform redesign.
Annual Plan 2027
The year 2027 represents a key milestone in the implementation of Groupe Banque Richelieu’s digital accessibility strategy, aligned with the digital transformation programme.
Planned actions include:
• design, development, and deployment of the new unified Group digital platforconsolidating existing entity websites;
• integration of RGAA requirements from the design phase onwards (“accessibility by design” approach);
• support for project teams in implementing digital accessibility best practices;
• execution of an RGAA 4.1.2 accessibility audit covering the new unified Group platform and the digital services within its scope;
• analysis of audit results and definition of corrective action plans where applicable;
• update of accessibility statements for the concerned services following the audit.
