In July 2019, the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) launched a survey amongst national competent authorities on the different national approaches to the supervision of cost-related provisions under the Ucits and AIFMD frameworks.
In July 2019, the European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) launched a survey amongst national competent authorities on the different national approaches to the supervision of cost-related provisions under the Ucits and AIFMD frameworks.
Aspect Capital has launched a ‘trend-following’ fund that includes investment in commodity markets within the Ucits funds regulatory regime.
Despite recent moves to improve EU cross-border shareholders’ rights, increasing evidence suggests that engagement barriers remain between countries, according to European non-governmental organisation Better Finance.
Liquidity management of Ucits funds have largely passed scrutiny by the EU financial watchdog, but firms are warned that improvements may be needed.
Charges that investors pay to invest in Ucits-regulated equity funds fell to 1.24% last year, continuing a downward trend as asset managers contend with fee pressure.
Pat Lardner, the CEO of the Irish Funds industry association, reacted to a critical regulatory report on fund governance by saying the country had "justifiably earned" a reputation as a credible fund centre.
Neuberger Berman has launched a global flexible credit fund in a Ucits format available to international investors.
The total number of global cross border funds grew 2.65% to 14,031 in 2019, according to research from PwC Luxembourg.
A greater awareness of governance in Ireland’s funds industry came about just in time for the Covid-19 crisis, writes Nick Fitzpatrick in the May issue of Funds Europe that has a special report on Ireland. But the regulator is keenly watching developments and has been ramping up the focus on liquidity risk since at least last year.
ETFs recently marked their 20th birthday in Europe amid uncertainty and volatility. The Covid-19 crisis has hit indices hard but opportunities in these index-based investments still exist, say experts.
