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Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) Asset Management UK Brexit

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The End of the Brexit Transition Period: Compliance Requirements for UK Investment Managers and Advisers

On 24 December 2020, the government of the United Kingdom (UK) and the European Union (EU) reached a Trade and Cooperation Agreement (the “Agreement”) in advance of the end of the Brexit transition period (11:00 p.m. GMT on...more

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European ESG Disclosure Requirements for Asset Managers

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A new European regime on sustainability-related disclosures in the financial sector will come into force from March 2021, after first being announced in 2018 during the European Commission’s Action Plan on Sustainable...more

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ESMA Recommends Key Changes to the AIFMD

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On 19 August 2020, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published a letter (“Letter”) received by the European Commission (“Commission”) making several recommendations with regard to the Commission’s...more

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In Principle: 10 Things Authorised Firms Need to Know for 2020

Welcome to the 2020 edition of In Principle. With the United Kingdom (UK) leaving the European Union (EU) on31 January 2020, and moving into a transition period which will last until 31 December 2020, Brexit of courselooms...more

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Key Emerging Regulatory Issues and Focus Areas for Institutional Asset Managers

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This publication maps out key current areas of legal or regulatory change that are of specific relevance for institutional asset managers. These focus areas are arranged thematically, by those that affect managers or...more

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Investment Funds Update – Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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AIFMD – ESMA issues draft guidelines on liquidity stress testing in UCITS and AIFs - On February 5, ESMA issued a consultation paper on issuing liquidity stress test guidance for investment funds. The draft guidelines aim...more

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Investment Funds Update – Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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FCA issues further guidance on Brexit preparations - The FCA has published a series of guidance to assist regulated firms in finalizing their preparations for Brexit, particularly in the event of a no-deal scenario when EU...more

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MoUs with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) - The Central Bank of Ireland has agreed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on February 1, 2019 with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) of the United Kingdom (UK) on foot...more

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FCA Opens Notification Window for Passported EU Firms and Funds under No-Deal Brexit Temporary Permissions Regime - The FCA has announced that the notification window for passported EU ex-UK firms and funds wishing to...more

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"No Deal" Brexit Risk Grows

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The UK House of Commons has rejected the government’s proposed Withdrawal Agreement. Unless the Agreement (or an amended version of it) is approved by the House of Commons, or the Brexit date of 29 March 2019 is postponed or...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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AIFMD – updated ESMA Q&A - ESMA published updated Q&As on the application of the AIFMD on October 4. ESMA has added a new Q&A clarifying the application of the AIFMD notification requirements with regard to AIFMs managing...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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AIFMD - ESMA updates AIFMD Memoranda of Understanding ("MoUs") - ESMA updated its list of MoUs on 17 July 2018, singed the EU regulatory authorities (17 July 2018) – Croatia and Slovenia are still to sign MoUs....more

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Investment Funds Update Europe - Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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Central Bank Updates AIF Rulesbook for Loan Origination QIAIFs - The Central Bank released on 14 March an updated AIF Rulebook with amendments in relation to Loan Originating Qualifying Investor Alternative Investment...more

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MiFID II – Member State Transposition and Updated Q&A on Market Transparency - The European Commission updated its webpage on 13 February 2018 setting out member state transposition of MiFID II....more

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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Fourth Quarter 2017: UK Asset Managers, Brexit Planning and Supervisory Convergence

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Following the UK’s decision to leave the EU, asset management firms of all types and sizes will need to conduct a thorough analysis to understand the potential impact of Brexit. To date, this has been something of a difficult...more

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Investment Funds Update: Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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AIFMD and UCITS - ESMA Publishes Updated Q&As - ESMA published updated Q&As on AIFMD and UCITS V on 11 July 2017. The AIFMD Q&As include three new questions and answers on the reporting requirements for...more

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Asset Management Regulatory Roundup - July 2017 - Issue 2

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A compact summary of the most recent regulatory developments relevant to the UK asset management industry. This issue includes details on the updated Q&As published by ESMA in relation to the AIFMD and UCITS, IOSCO's...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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UK Supreme Court Rules UK Parliament Must Approve Brexit Notice to EU - Under Article 50 of the EU Treaty, the process for the UK to leave the EU is commenced by service of a notice on the European Council, which starts...more

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Brexit - House of Commons Library Publishes Briefing Paper on the "Great Repeal Bill" - The House of Commons Library published a briefing paper on 21 November 2016 on Legislating for Brexit, including in particular on...more

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Brexit: UK Votes to Leave EU - The 23 June 2016 referendum on the UK’s continued membership of the EU resulted in a vote to leave the EU. Under the EU Treaty, the exit process should take at least two years. During...more

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