Asset management think tank calls for new UK fund structure to break into Asia
Industry body has called for the UK fund market to construct a new fund vehicle that can compete with the dominance of UCITS and AIF structures in Asia-Pacific.
Tag: UCITS
Northern Trust lands asset servicing mandate from $86 billion Norwegian asset manager
The mandate will include global custody and fund administration services for Storebrand's AIF and UCITS Luxembourg-domiciled funds.
RBC I&TS launches first Luxembourg UCITS fund for Daiwa Asset Management
Luxembourg has emerged as an attractive destination for Asian asset managers that seek new fund channels for their products.
GSAM appoints BNY Mellon as European ETF asset servicing provider
BNY Mellon will provide custody and fund accounting services for Goldman Sachs Asset Management's first European ETF.
ESMA to implement tough stress test requirements for UCITs and AIF funds
A growing number of European regulators and investors have expressed concerns about the liquidity risk management practices at daily dealing UCITS funds.
Authorised corporate directors face regulatory scrutiny following Woodford fund saga
The UK FCA is set to open an assessment of authorised corporate directors following the fallout of the Neil Woodford fund affair.
BNY Mellon introduces round-the-clock global distribution services for Irish ETFs
The new dealing services will enable distribution of Irish UCITS ETFs to the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions.
ESG monitoring services will help depositaries diversify
Depositaries role of fund oversight could prove to be a useful boost to the ESG investment process.
Hermes appoints Northern Trust for FX Solutions in Ireland
Northern Trust’s extends deal with Hermes to cover FX currency management services for its Irish fund range.
What are the potential long-term effects of the Woodford saga on UCITS?
The laissez-faire approach to UCITS principles has riled market regulators following the recent saga with Neil Woodford's flagship fund, which could have long-term consequences on the funds industry.