In a context of significant development of sustainable finance and fund ranges incorporating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria, the AMF has published a study that provides an initial overview…
On 11th May 2021, the European Commission launched a public consultation on the upcoming retail investment strategy, which is planned for adoption in early 2022, as announced in last year’s Capital Markets…
On 11th May 2021, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced some temporary measures for firms submitting regulatory returns given the impact of coronavirus (Covid-19). Update: Due to the challenges faced by…
The European Commission has published FAQs on the EU Taxonomy Article 8 delegated act and how will it work in practice. The purpose of this FAQ document is to provide…
A key objective of the European Commission’s (‘Commission’) action plan on financing sustainable growth is to reorient capital flows towards sustainable investment and ensure market transparency. To achieve this objective,…
The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has announced the implementation of the Government’s grant scheme to subsidise the setting up of open-ended fund companies (OFCs) and real estate investment trusts…
The FCA has launched a consultation on proposals for a new category of fund designed to invest efficiently in long-term, illiquid assets. It proposes a flexible regime that aims to offer an…
In August 2020, the FCA published consultation paper CP20/15: Liquidity mismatch in authorised open-ended property funds. In the consultation, the FCA discussed reducing the potential for investor harm that arises…
The Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF) has published user guide concerning reporting under Art.37 of the MMFR” and a list of “MMFR Error Codes”. The purpose of these…
On 29th April 2021, the Financial Services Bill received Royal Assent. The Bill – which is now an Act – will ensure the UK remains an open and dynamic financial centre,…
