21/3/2024
The ECON has made the right decision, because a ban on commissions would harm small investors, says Thomas Richter.
Sustainability
11/3/2024
At the end of 2023, funds with sustainability features managed more than EUR 900 billion – a growth of 4.6 per cent compared to the previous quarter.
23/2/2024
The EU has designated Frankfurt as the seat of the new European Anti-Money Laundering Authority. This is what Thomas Richter says.
Retail investors in the UK and the Netherlands have not seen higher returns since the start of the commission ban and have also saved less in funds.
Press Release
13/2/2024
The BVI comments on private old-age provision, financing of infrastructure, sustainability and the planned ban on commission.
In Germany, new business in funds and mandates amounted to EUR 63 billion. Open-ended retail funds recorded inflows after outflows in 2022.
2/1/2024
The European sustainability reporting standards (ESRS) for companies apply to financial years beginning on or after 1 January 2024.
20/12/2023
We advocate for the implementation of a classification system for sustainable products. You can read our statement on the SFDR review here.
19/12/2023
By shortening the settlement period for securities, the EU would align itself with the USA. However, the implementation period must be reasonable.
18/12/2023
The investment business will be ecxluded from the scope oft he CSDDD for the time being. This decision will be reviewed in a few years' time.
13/12/2023
Over the past ten years, fund assets in Germany have grown by an average of 8.4 per cent per year, faster than other large markets in the EU.
7/12/2023
BVI members managed EUR 1,780 billion for old-age provision purposes by mid-2023. Insurers shy away from competition, says Thomas Richter.
21/11/2023
At the end of September, funds with sustainability features managed EUR 866 billion. Retail funds accounted for more than three quarters.
17/11/2023
Fund companies had a total of EUR 3,977 billion AuM for investors in Germany at the end of September.
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