DC Report

DC Report 2019

DC Report 2018

Most read features in September

Luxembourg talking heads: Regulatory responsibilities

Ahead of ALFI’s Global Distribution Conference in September, we ask industry experts about the importance of harmonisation, future challenges, and whether AIFs sold in multiple countries should be the responsibility of one regulator.

Asset servicing roundtable: “We take AML very seriously”

Our expert asset servicing panel defends Luxembourg over a recent investigation into the Grand Duchy’s anti-money laundering framework,saying the country has pioneered openness. Plus, we talk about the evolution of technology and consider the review of AIFMD.

ESG: What about delivering workers’ rights?

Despite an increased focus on the ‘social’ side of ESG, many fund managers seem reluctant to side with disgruntled staff at companies such as Amazon, where labour-related controversies are commonplace. Alex Rolandi reports.

AIFMD: Keep quiet and carry on

The funds industry has remained tight-lipped on the EU’s regulatory review of alternative investment funds for fear of unnecessary change, reports Fiona Nicolson. however, others see an opportunity to bring alternative investments to a wider range of investors.

Digital assets: The crypto conflation

In a Funds Europe webinar, experts including the Luxembourg funds regulator discussed how to advance crypto and digital assets’ entry into the mainstream.

Funds Europe talks to Nutmeg’s CTO, Matt Gatrell, about the role of technology in its online offering.

Executive interview: The ‘veteran’ CEO who wants to demystify jargon

Patrick Thomson, JP Morgan Asset Management’s regional chief executive, tells Alex Rolandi about his military service, industry consolidation and the importance of ESG.

Roundtables & Panels

Jersey roundtable: The resilience factor

Our expert Jersey-based fund management roundtable explores what has kept the jurisdiction in vogue and what must be done to maintain its status as a leading financial hub.

ETF roundtable: A revolution in wealth creation

As a new generation of young investors emerges, our expert panel discusses how ETFs could help drive radical changes in wealth creation. Plus: the future of crypto, ESG issues and more.