MiFID, EMIR, AIFMD, UCITS V Content

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) discussion paper on the Future Disclosure Framework seeks feedback on how the FCA can design and deliver a good disclosure regime that is "supportive, engaging, accessible, and flexible," as well as future-proof. It specifically asks for input...

ICI Global recently submitted a comment letter in response to a consultation issued by HM Treasury as the first step in the UK Government's process of establishing an alternative disclosure regime for the United Kingdom (UK) that fosters retail investor participation and repeals EU...

Brussels; November 25, 2021—ICI Global Chief Counsel Jennifer Choi issued a statement today on the European Commission’s publication of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) package. Summary Comment We welcome progress on the Capital Markets Union and are committed to working with...

Latest Report on EU Funds Shows Ongoing Charges Down Markedly Since 2013, but More Effective Single Market Would Benefit Cross-Border Fund Distribution Brussels, 22 September 2021—Average ongoing charges for equity and fixed-income UCITS domiciled in the European Union continue to...

By Shelly Antoniewicz (As published in Funds Europe on September 14, 2021) Policymakers and commentators are paying more attention than ever to UCITS ongoing charges—particularly how they compare to US charges. Though this heightened scrutiny is understandable, it has led to two...