UK SDR Impact on Fund Names and EEA UCITS Key takeaways The UK opted not to onshore the oncoming EU SFDR just before withdrawing from the European Union. The UK…
Key Features of the Overseas Fund Regime for UCITS Marketing post Brexit Key takeaways When analysing the implications of Brexit, the most emphasis has always been placed on the outward…
US Equities Sustain the Use Case of DLT for UCITS Key takeaways In May 2024 the US will change its securities trade standards, shortening the settlement cycle to T+1…
The Strange Relationship between Reverse Solicitation and AIFMD Premarketing Key Takeaways Obsession of many, especially since the introduction of AIFMD, the scope of reverse solicitation of investment funds has been…
How MiFID Tied Agent Arrangements Keep UK Investment Firms Afloat in Europe Key takeaways The use of MiFID tied agent arrangements has seen an uptick in the aftermath of Brexit.…
Key takeaways The Capital Markets Union addressed some of the shortcomings and invisible barriers affecting the freedom of movement of UCITS and AIFs across Europe. As part of the reforms,…
ELTIF II Regulation Enhancing Long-Term Investments with Enhanced Demand and Supply Solutions Key takeaways The ELTIF II Regulation will be applicable as of January 2024 and comes with the promise…
The Retail Investment Strategy Unlocks Trust in Capital Markets Key takeaways The European Union looks at the US as the best example of capital markets globally. Since the advent of…
Value for Money Assessment in Europe. Can we Trust the Gatekeepers? Key takeaways The rules introducing the value for money assessment in Europe will shift the onus on fund management…
Revolutionizing UK Asset Management Regime with Technology. In a recent speech, the chair of the UK Financial Conduct Authority unveiled the priorities for the forthcoming reform of the UK asset…
The Surprising Truth About Retail Investors and the Use of ESG Terms in Fund Names Has the dust settled on SFDR and ESG in Europe? Not so fast. Despite appearance,…
What the Retail Investment Strategy means for MiFID Client Classification The Retail Investment Strategy is one of the most recent endeavours of the European Commission. Conceived within the broader context…