The European Supervisory Authorities have published their final recommendations, following a consultation on targeted amendments to the Delegated Regulation
The European Fund and Asset Management Association has welcomed the decision by the European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee to amend its proposal on the cross-border distribution of funds
The European Commission is set to delay extension to the PRIIPs KID requirement to UCITS funds by two years
PRIIPs are not fit for purpose, according to the EFAMA
The Investment Association has responded to the Financial Conduct Authority’s call for input, concerning changes to the Packaged Retail Insurance-based Investment Products regulation
The EFAMA has published an evidence paper, which confirms the failings of the regulation for investors
FCA is set to take action on unintended MiFID II and PRIIPs consequences, it was revealed at this year’s FCA asset management conference in London
Over the last six months post-implementation of the second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive, most asset managers “thought that they had done ok”, according to a speaker at this year’s FundForum conference in Berlin
Demand for reliable data to support a front-to-back digital operating model are being superimposed onto longstanding requirements for efficient safekeeping, analytics and trade lifecycle management
Proposed legislation in the House of Lords is seeking to remove UK-listed investment companies from under the remit of AIFMD regulation, a proposal that would affect one-third of FTSE 250 companies and change the complexion of the British investment market
The pandemic has shone a light on the need for accelerated adoption of new tools that will drive inorganic innovation and growth in the asset servicing space. Panellists discuss how technology will help asset managers find a competitive edge and innovate their solutions
Charles de Cerjat and Celine Cottet of Pictet explain how regulatory transformation is entering a consolidation phase of supervisory enforcement
Frank Carr of Financial Risk Solutions discusses the firm’s Asia Pacific expansion and how it will affect the market
Denise Voss of ALFI explains that continuing its partnership with the UK post-Brexit is important, and although Luxembourg’s fund industry is in good shape, there are a lot of changing dynamics to deal with
Between geopolitical turmoil and the ongoing regulatory challenge, the Luxembourg funds industry remains strong, says ALFI chair Denise Voss
It’s important to understand the challenges of regulatory reporting and remember that it is not going anywhere, says Mario Mantrisi of KNEIP
