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Global Fund Management Regulatory Outlook 2023

The financial services industry is no stranger to frequent regulatory upheaval and scrutiny, however the past year has been particularly demanding on market participants.

This whitepaper details key regulatory changes scheduled and pending in 2023, and how they will impact fund managers and fund distributors.

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Investment trends

ESMA urged to reclassify SFDR labels

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) should review fund classifications under SFDR as confusion around the labels continues, says an industry body.

EC mulls ban on fund sale inducements

A bloc-wide ban on inducements could steer retail investors towards exchange-traded funds and potentially better returns, the EU’s financial services chief has said.

ESMA approves of proposed sustainability disclosures

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has backed the first set of draft European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS Set 1), stating the regulations, which are meant to increase the quality of information in sustainable investing, are “broadly capable” of meeting investor protection, stability and sustainability objectives.

Private markets promise better returns in a volatile 2023

Amid global inflationary pressures, investors could benefit from leaning towards private markets for better future returns instead of sticking to the traditional 60:40 portfolio,, according to a report.

Emerging alternatives managers struggle to find ESG solutions and services

Funds Europe's 'Emerging Managers Survey' highlights lack of available ESG expertise a challenge for new managers amid soaring appetite for sustainable strategies.

Opinion

While registered providers are a fit for sustainable finance, funds must collaborate

sustainable, esg, real estate Greater ESG credentials scrutiny means green investors and registered providers of social housing must continue to strengthen ties, argues James Duncan...

Bonds poised to thrive as markets turn back two decades

Bonds, markets, PGIM Fixed Income, The economic outlook looks positive and bonds are well positioned for strong, long-term performance, compensating investors for risk,...

Alternative approaches can combat correlation crunch

Alternative, Nordea Asset Management, low-risk, With traditional approaches to portfolio diversification now less able to protect investors than in the past, multi-asset specialist...

Navigating fund re-domiciliation complexities: How to adapt to changing regulation

Fund-domiciliation, Crestbridge Fund re-domiciliation has become increasingly popular recently as fund managers look for ways to adapt to and comply with changing regulations and investor...

Industry Comment

How multifactor strategies help to deliver better investment outcomes

multifactor, investment Mamdouh Medhat, senior researcher and vice president at Dimensional Fund Advisors, explains how a multifactor approach to equity investment can add value to an...

How Fund Channel is building an investment marketplace

Pierre-Adrien Domon, asset managers Fund Channel CEO Pierre-Adrien Domon and head of business development Régis Veillet consider how fund platforms are evolving to provide best-in-...

Advocating for automation

Funds Europe talks to Calastone’s Edward Glyn about the importance of automation and why investors’ demands for new technology could be the biggest driver.

How blockchain and tokenisation are changing asset management

asset Wayne Hughes, head of digital assets, securities services, at BNP Paribas, and Carole Michel, fund distribution senior global product manager, securities services, at...

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