Asked
16/5/2024
Thomas Richter explains what the shortened settlement cycle for trading in US securities starting on 28 May means for the fund industry.
Press Release
15/5/2024
Fund companies had a total of EUR 4,289 billion AuM for investors in Germany as at 31 March 2024, an increase of 9 per cent year-on-year.
14/5/2024
In the guidelines on funds’ names using sustainability-related terms, ESMA sets a threshold for ESG investments and defines exclusion criteria.
Sustainability
7/5/2024
The EU Commission published the ‘Summary Report of the Open and Targeted Consultations on the SFDR assessment‘.
17/4/2024
The BVI has compiled 44 recommendations to increase the attractiveness of the Capital Markets Union for the benefit of all market participants.
21/3/2024
The ECON has made the right decision, because a ban on commissions would harm small investors, says Thomas Richter.
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.
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.
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