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ESMA Publishes Four Principles for Clear, Fair and Not Misleading Sustainability-Related Claims

On 1 July 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) published a thematic note on making clear, fair and not misleading sustainability-related claims, to address greenwashing risks (the “Thematic Note”)....more

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ESMA publishes technical advice on eligible assets for UCITS

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its final technical advice to the European Commission (EC) on the review of the UCITS Eligible Assets Directive (EAD) accompanied by a press release. The EAD...more

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Raising platforms optimising Guernsey vehicles for investment platforms and fund structuring

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The use of Guernsey umbrella structures for both regulated and unregulated investment structures has seen a notable rise over the past 18 months. Where these structures have typically been used for larger, master fund/...more

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ESMA progresses streamlined reporting efforts with call for evidence, discussion paper and final reports

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has launched a call for evidence (CfE) as part of its Data Strategy to gather feedback on how to simplify and streamline supervisory reporting. The aim is to reduce the...more

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Navigating the Complexities of ETF Share Class Integration: Key Operational Challenges and Industry Insights

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One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. For fund sponsors and service providers looking to offer this service, there are significant...more

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An Introduction to Rated Note Feeders

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In today’s evolving investment landscape, institutional investors are increasingly seeking innovative structures that align with regulatory requirements while maximizing returns. One such structure gaining traction is the...more

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SEC Withdraws Proposed Rule on ESG Disclosures for Investment Advisers and Investment Companies

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The withdrawal aligns with the SEC’s “back to basics” approach, but it does not preclude scrutiny of ESG in asset managers’ strategies, marketing, and fund documentation....more

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Overview of ETF Share Class Operational Issues

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One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. It appears that Funds may obtain the Relief necessary to offer these Share Classes in the...more

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United States: The Great SEC Spring Clean Up–14 Proposals Wiped Away

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Spring is a time of renewal, and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)–under its new chairman, Paul Atkins–has shown that. On 12 June 2025, the SEC withdrew 14 proposed rules impacting funds and asset managers,...more

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Industry associations urge ESMA to issue a no-action letter on EMIR 3 AAR implementation

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Four industry associations—EFAMA, EACP, ISDA, and FIA—have published a letter addressed to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) and the European Commission (EC), raising concerns about the implementation of...more

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Consultation on UK AIFM Regulation: Industry Groups Raise Questions Over FCA Three-Tier Proposals and Propose Further Reduction of...

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A number of responses to the Consultation and Call for Input: Future regulation of alternative fund managers published by HM Treasury and the FCA on 7 April have been recently published. These reveal a diversity of views...more

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FCA launches IAAT

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched the investment advice assessment tool (IAAT) to help personal investment firms assess the suitability of their investment advice and disclosures to consumers (excluding...more

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Hong Kong listing pathway for closed-ended alternative asset funds – our latest thoughts A recent SFC circular has generated...

A recent circular issued by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has created a pathway to listing closed-ended alternative asset funds in Hong Kong, generating interest among both local private market...more

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SEC Conference on Emerging Asset Management Trends

On June 5th, the SEC brought together regulators, industry leaders, and experts to discuss the evolving asset management landscape at its 2025 Conference on Emerging Trends in Asset Management.  This year’s event focused on...more

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FCA supports move towards faster settlement cycle for fund trades

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published a press release welcoming a joint statement from asset management trade associations supporting the transition to faster settlement of trades in funds. Effective from 11...more

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Weekly Blockchain Blog - June 2025 #2

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Crypto Payments Companies Achieve Licenses, Enhance Product Offerings - A U.S. digital asset payments company, MoonPay, recently announced that it has been granted a BitLicense by the New York Department of Financial...more

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Financial Reporting Council publishes the UK Stewardship Code 2026

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On June 3, 2025, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published the UK Stewardship Code 2026 (the “Code”), following the conclusion of its consultation on the proposed amendments to the UK Stewardship Code 2020. The revised...more

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IOSCO final report and guidance for liquidity risk management for CIS

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The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) has published its final report containing revised recommendations for liquidity risk management for collective investment schemes (CIS), accompanied by...more

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FCA Extends Investment Research Payment Optionality to Fund Managers

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Last month the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) set out its final rules related to the application of investment research payment optionality to fund managers. This move follows its consultation paper late last year which...more

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Key Takeaways from the FCA’s Multi-Firm Review of Smaller Asset Managers and Alternatives Firms

On 8 May 2025, the United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority (the FCA) released the findings from its multi-firm review aimed at smaller asset managers and alternatives firms. The review was conducted across three phases in...more

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Certainty and Uncertainty, May 2025 - Final UK Rules on Options for Fund Managers’ Payment for Investment Research

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority ("FCA") has published its final Policy Statement on Investment research payment optionality for fund managers (PS25/4) (see here for our note on PS25/4’s preceding Consultation Paper). The...more

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FCA findings from smaller asset managers and alternatives business model review

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published findings of its review of smaller asset managers and alternatives business models, together with a press release. The review formed part of the FCA's alternatives...more

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UK Government and FCA Propose More Streamlined, Nuanced Approach to Regulating Managers of Alternative Investment Funds

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The UK government’s April launch of a consultation, along with a related call for input by the FCA, paves the way for further material divergence between the EU and UK models for the regulation of managers of alternative...more

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New York City Pension Funds Double Down on Decarbonization – New Expectations Will Impact Managers and Their Portfolio Companies

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Over the last few months, most of the attention in the climate space in the U.S. has been on the dramatic, and expected, shift in federal government policy. However, some “blue state” officials continue to seek to advance...more

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How to Grow AUM in a Challenging Fundraising Market

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Necessity, they say, is the mother of invention, and the private markets industry has certainly responded to a period of intense fundraising turbulence with creativity and ingenuity. Capital raised for traditional co-mingled...more

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