Hong Kong and Luxembourg regulators sign funds recognition agreement
The MoU is the latest agreement for the Hong Kong market as it looks to become a leading cross-border fund hub for international investors.
Tag: UCITS
ALFI paints bright picture for UCITS expansion
UCITS assets under management are set to grow substantially over the next 30 years, though potential constraints on delegation arrangements are a concern.
UCITS delegation rules highlighted as a major concern for asset managers by Citi
Citi report highlights UCITS delegation rules as key issue for asset managers.
Hedging your Brexit bets
We break down the Brexit impact for hedge funds as implications appear to be far less destabilising for them than for other institutions.
Hong Kong’s new rules set to attract wave of new fund launches
Setting up OFCs is said to save time and cost for managers establishing funds at other domiciles and distributing funds in Hong Kong.
ESMA hits out at UK and German regulators over CSD lending exemptions
The watchdog has called upon UK and German regulators to revise national exemptions on collateral requirements within the UCITS framework.
EU asset safekeeping review may disrupt custody activities
Regulators are hoping to harmonise the safekeeping requirements for UCITS and AIFMD funds, however this could mean stricter record-keeping requirements.
Broadridge makes European play with FundAssist acquisition
Broadridge extends regulatory, governance and communications business to European markets through acquisition.
A tale of two regulators
Financial authorities across Europe are not all singing the same song when it comes to regulation of UK funds post-Brexit, finds Charles Gubert.
UCITS 30 Years on
Much has changed in the funds industry since the introduction of UCITS 30 years ago. Charles Gubert takes a look at the next set of challenges facing UCITS funds.