The twin regulatory requirements of greater transparency and asset segregation create tough challenges for distributors, fund managers and their asset servicers. A processing model based on a single omnibus account is looking less and less suitable.
For global asset managers, choosing the right fund domicile is a key strategic decision. Whether seeking to establish UCITS or alternative investment funds or both, how do asset managers evaluate the best domicile for their needs among the various European financial centres available? And what are the key decision‑making criteria that influence their preference?
The European derivatives industry has rallied remarkably of late, rising above the confusion and delay surrounding ESMA’s looming trade repository reporting regulations. At the same time, it is a significant challenge to put in place the right solutions to comply with the new data reporting regulations.
Some industry participants are meeting this confidently with in-house resources while others look to outsourced solutions. But how?
Designed to establish a harmonised regime across the EU for various forms of alternative investment fund (AIF) management, including hedge funds, fund of funds and private equity, the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is scheduled to come into effect on 22 July 2013. AIFMD will certainly impact responsibilities, liabilities and risk for EU AIF managers and their prime brokers, depositaries, administrators, and custodians, but with the right approach, implementing its provisions need not be as disruptive as some fear.
The release of the FCA's second consultation paper on Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) highlights the deadline for making decisions regarding compliance. Full implementation of the Directive takes place in July 2013.
To help you with your plans Capita has prepared a paper on Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM) options including Capita's independent AIFM solution.
Over the last decade, the equity markets have experienced a dramatic increase in volatility. In the medium to long-term Pioneer believes that certain issues, such as Central Banks exit strategies, public debt deleveraging and the transformation of emerging economies could still lead to episodes of high volatility. Find out more in this white paper.
Fund oversight and compliance are crucially important features of the modern investment landscape. Our panel discussion will examine current challenges and assess why it's time to integrate, automate and digitise.
Approaching the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals midpoint, Clarity AI analysis reveals a mismatch: a $3.7T gap, urging investors to bridge it and align sectors for global progress.
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The way ahead for infrastructure Introducing Blockbusting, the first blog in a series that explores the benefits of trading larger block sizes electronically, and how MarketAxess is developing tools to help optimize execution regardless of size, side, and timing. | |
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Is sustainable investing at a turning point? We think a multi-dimensional view of the world is essential today. Read the new UBS Asset Management research on sustainable investing. | |
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Investment managers are looking for sophisticated end-to-end digital services. But for different groups the digital experience means different things. Find out more now. | |
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Claire Felgate, a specialist in UK defined contribution pension schemes at asset manager BlackRock, talks to us about how - and the pace at which - DC pension schemes are adapting to the requirements of sustainable investment.
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