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Jul 06, 2023

SFDR, catalysing, ESG integration, asset management, SFDR, ESG, effectiveness, greenwashing, uncertain, Frédéric Vonner, sustainable, finance, PwC, LuxembourgSFDR promotes ESG integration, but its effectiveness in addressing greenwashing risks is uncertain, writes Frédéric Vonner, sustainable finance leader, PwC Luxembourg.

Jul 05, 2023

FSB, open-ended, IOSCOThe Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) have jointly proposed that open-ended fund managers implement redemption fees for withdrawing investors. 

Jul 05, 2023

FCA, consolidated tapeThe Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has unveiled measures to reinforce the UK's position as a global financial centre and enhance market transparency.

Jul 04, 2023

value, money, top of mind, European Commission, Retail Investment Strategy, opinion, regulatory angle, business, Bob Hendriks, ABN AMRO Investment SolutionsThe European Commission's Retail Investment Strategy emphasises the value for money, raising regulatory and business challenges, writes Bob Hendriks, CCO of ABN AMRO Investment Solutions.

Jul 04, 2023

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The transition to electric is most welcome - but in the UK, there is a major hurdle: infrastructure, says Lukasz Michalak at Octopus Investments.

Jun 30, 2023

A new report by the European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) reveals significant growth of SFDR Article 8 funds, accounting for 45% of the Ucits and AIF market at €6.4 trillion.

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Thought leadership

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Executive Video Interviews

Why fund admin tech is a key competitive advantage

Cian Hyland, Strategic Client Relationship Director at Deep Pool Financial Solutions spoke to us about how technology enables efficient data management, reporting automation and secure data access.

Insights from State Street

Cuan Coulter, Global Head of Asset Managers and Head of UK and Ireland at State Street, discusses how fund managers decide between the two cross-border fund domiciles, namely Ireland and Luxembourg, and why asset managers find managing data so difficult.

Unlocking access to private markets

Vincent Clause, who heads the global funds strategy at Euroclear and David Genn, CEO of Goji, sit down with Funds Europe to explain how technological innovation, bolstered by operational experience and global reach, can provide solutions that unlock access to private markets.

Sustainable investing in the DC world

Claire Felgate, a specialist in UK defined contribution pension schemes at asset manager BlackRock, talks with Funds Europe editor Nick Fitzpatrick about how - and the pace at which - DC pension schemes are adapting to the requirements of sustainable investment.

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Join our webinar for a deep dive into the findings of the fresh-off-the-press EU Taxonomy 2023 Insights Report, based on Clarity AI's best-in-class coverage of EU Taxonomy reported data and CDP industry-leading environmental datasets. 

In this webinar, we discuss tools for optimising fund data management and distribution, the role of global fund classifications and ratings, and how technology and automation enhance data integrity and insights.