EDC (EUROPEENNE DE CAUTIONNEMENT)

Founded in 1999, Européenne de Cautionnement (EDC) has established itself as a key player in the French surety bond market. The company's core mission is to secure the financial commitments of its clients, with a strong focus on professionals within the real estate sector, including property developers, builders, and real estate agents. EDC provides mandatory financial guarantees that enable these professionals to operate in compliance with French law (such as the "loi Hoguet"). As a subsidiary of CEGC (Compagnie Européenne de Garanties et Cautions), EDC is part of the BPCE Group, one of France's largest banking groups.