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Why ESG is one of the only changes in the financial services industry where consumer demand is setting the pace ahead of regulation

A new report proposing changes to transparency disclosure rules could have an impact on PRIIPs. Mikkel Bates takes a look at what these changes could mean for asset managers

FinDatEx has started work on an ambitious and challenging project, the European ESG Template, or EET, with a target date of 1 January 2022; that is when the Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) for the SFDR start to take effect across the EEA. Let FE fundinfo's Regulatory Manager Mikkel Bates provide you with more insights on this topic.

With 13 awards on offer, find out who has been named a 'Guardian of Fund Management' at the 2021 Alpha Manager Awards

Oliver Oehri, FE fundinfo's Co-head of the ESG product group takes a look at some of the emerging trends in ESG investing and tackles some of the myths and perceptions.

Are Eco-labels opening the door to more divergence across the ESG reporting landscape? Eco-labels are distinct and separate from the recently introduced disclosures under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and are awarded to funds as a validation of their ESG credentials. Learn more about Eco-labels and how FE fundinfo guides managers through the process of applying for them.

Confirmation at last that HM Treasury is extending the UCITS KIID exemption, but how will the divergence impact on fund groups?

The EU Directive 2019/1160, better known as: “the EU cross-border distribution of collective investment undertakings legislative package” comes into effect 2 August 2021. Find out how it affects UCITS and Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs) in different jurisdictions across Europe.

FE fundinfo's 2021 Financial Adviser Survey reveals how advisers are investing in technology to meet the challenges and opportunities emerging through the Covid-19 pandemic

After 18 years at the helm, longstanding managing editor of industry leading Australian publications Money Management and Super Review, Mike Taylor, hands over the reigns to Jassmyn Goh.

In a year of extreme volatility, find out which fund managers have been nominated for a 2021 Alpha Manager Award

With reports emerging that the deadline for UCITS KIID exemption may be pushed back to June 2022, Regulations Manager Mikkel Bates looks at some of the outstanding questions.

In a highly competitive market, how can fund groups stand out from the crowd and build their digital brand? In our second seminar from our Better Connected conference, industry experts offer their advice.

Global fund data and technology company FE fundinfo has acquired CashCalc, a leading cashflow planning provider in the UK, enabling a seamless customer journey, leading to better advice outcomes.

With 2020 proving to be a year of turmoil in the markets, FE fundinfo's 2021 Financial Adviser Survey reveals how advisers have thrived and grown

With assets under management now exceeding £4bn, FE Investments has reduced its charges on its portfolio ranges by removing VAT

Mikkel Bates, Regulatory Manager, dives into country specific approaches to the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and whether there is a greater need for consistency across borders. France and Germany currently lead the way in setting higher standards, with France recently introducing legal sanctions against greenwashing.

Investors in Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Greece, Hungary, Iceland and Malta can now access two market leading data platforms

Hong Kong’s fund management industry is changing. Alongside global macroeconomic uncertainty, the region is facing local challenges such as increased competition, rising compliance costs and downward pressure on fees. We spoke to Jeff Floro, our Head of Asia Sales in Hong Kong to find out more about the challenges and opportunities they face.

Find out which have been the UK's most consistent active fund managers during an unprecedented year for the investment industry.