EFAMA has today published its latest monthly Investment Fund Industry Fact Sheet, which provides net sales data on UCITS and AIFs for December 2022 at European level and by country of fund domiciliation. A first overview and analysis of the net sales data of UCITS and AIFs over the full year 2022 is also included.
EFAMA statement on European exchanges’ bid to run a consolidated equities tape
EFAMA welcomes the recent proposal by European exchanges to build a consolidated tape. This affirms the buy-side’s long standing view that a European consolidated tape is key to completing the objectives of the Capital Markets Union and ensuring that European capital markets remain globally competitive. We have identified important use-cases for institutional and retail investors alike, not least in the ability to receive best execution on trades.
New ELTIF 2.0 regulation will facilitate retail investor access to long-term investment opportunities in Europe
Today, the European Parliament voted in favor of amending the European Long-Term Investment Funds (ELTIF) Regulation, following the European Commission’s proposal in November 2021. The revamped regime now has the potential to become an attractive “go-to” fund structure for long-term investments, with particularly beneficial improvements for retail investors.
ISDA, AIMA, EFAMA, FIA Statement on European Commission's Proposed Amendments to EMIR
ELTIF 2.0 - European Long-Term Investment Funds
In the 9th issue of our “3 Questions 2” (3Q2) series, we spoke with Stuart Corrigall, Chair of the EFAMA Fund Regulation Standing Committee and Managing Director at BlackRock, on ELTIF 2.0.
He answers the following questions:
1: What is an ELTIF, and why did the current ELTIF regime need to be revised?
2: What are the major changes the review process introduced?
3: In light of those changes, is ELTIF 2.0 going to be successful?
Rebound in demand for long-term UCITS amidst renewed investor optimism
EFAMA has today published its latest monthly Investment Fund Industry Fact Sheet, which provides net sales data on UCITS and AIFs for November 2022, at European level and by country of fund domiciliation.
MiFIDII/MiFIR review will be key to the future success and competitiveness of the EU’s capital markets
The ongoing review of MiFIDII/MiFIR is an important moment for the future success of the Capital Markets Union project. The European Council adopted their position at the end of last year and the European Parliament is currently debating these future rules, with the expectation of a draft report by the end of the month.
MiFIDII/ MiFIR review - EFAMA-BVI-EFSA-NSA priorities
The MiFID/MiFIR review will be key to the future success and competitiveness of the EU's capital markets.
With international competition for investment heating up markedly, European legislators need to ensure that EU regulation is helping, and not hindering, capital market growth and participation.
Various European trade associations representing EU capital markets, including EFAMA, BVI, EFSA and NSA, have published a letter outlining their main priorities for the review. This includes the following core elements:
ESAs work on greenwashing should note the difference between misleading with intent and regulatory uncertainty
In an environment with unclear definitions at EU level on key sustainable finance concepts, as well as a lack of complete, comparable and transparent ESG data, all market actors are concerned about the risk of greenwashing.
EFAMA responds to ESMA's Call for Evidence on Greenwashing
In an environment with unclear definitions at EU level on key sustainable finance concepts, as well as a lack of complete, comparable and transparent ESG data, all market actors are concerned about the risk of greenwashing.
Record net inflows into Sterling money market funds in October
EFAMA has today published its latest monthly Investment Fund Industry Fact Sheet, which provides net sales data on UCITS and AIFs for October 2022, at European level and by country of fund domiciliation.
EFAMA commends the efforts of the Czech Presidency and Member States in reaching an agreement on the review of MiFIR/MiFID
EFAMA commends the efforts of the Czech Presidency and Member States in reaching an agreement on the review of MiFIR/MiFID. EFAMA members welcome the Council position which unequivocally comes down on the side of competitive, globally attractive markets, driven by diversity and innovation and the right tools and infrastructures to support the retail investor.