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Global Regulation Tomorrow
Global Regulation Tomorrow Plus – Let’s Talk Asset Management – Episode 27 – UK Asset Management Framework Reforms Part 3 – Remuneration proposals
By Hannah Meakin (UK), Lucy Dodson (UK), Hannah McAslan (UK), Charlotte Carnegie
In our podcast mini-series on the UK Asset Management Framework Reforms, we examine the FCA's highly anticipated consultation papers published on 14 July 2026. These papers set out a proposed…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
HMT issues draft SI and policy note on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2026
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Charlotte Carnegie, Lucy Dodson (UK)
On 14 July 2026, HM Treasury (HMT) issued draft statutory instrument and policy note on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Regulations 2026. Background The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) (Directive…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
FCA publishes three consultation papers in relation to asset management regulatory reform
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Charlotte Carnegie
On 14 July 2026, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published three consultation papers setting out a proposed a package of reforms that is intended to tailor requirements proportionately for asset managers, cut…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
ESMA speech – Priorities for European asset management: simplification, innovation, resilience and trust
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Claire Guilbert
On 12 June 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a speech by its chair, Verena Ross, entitled Priorities for European asset management: simplification, innovation, resilience and trust.…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
ESMA reports on the simplification of EU reporting frameworks for funds and transactions
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Floortje Nagelkerke (NL)
On 4 May 2026, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) issued: Final Report on the integrated collection of funds’ data. The Final Report has been submitted to the European…
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Commission issues consultations on the EU venture and growth capital funds reform
On 15 January 2026, the European Commission issued both a targeted and public consultation to collect stakeholder feedback on the barriers that arise from the application of the European Venture…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Retail investment strategy: Council and Parliament agree on package to empower consumers while boosting markets
On 18 December 2025, the European Parliament and the Council of the EU issued press releases stating that they have come to an informal agreement regarding the Retail Investment Strategy…
Administrative and Regulatory
ESMA final report on open-ended loan originating AIFs under AIFMD II
By Simon Lovegrove (UK), Claire Guilbert
On 21 October 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its final report and final draft regulatory technical standards (RTS) on open-ended loan-originating alternative investment funds (LO AIFs)…
Banking, Finance and Securities
ESMA Discussion Paper on the integrated collection of funds’ data
On 23 June 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) launched a Discussion Paper on the integrated collection of funds’ data. Background Directive 2024/927 amending the Alternative Investment Fund…
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AIFMD 2: Quick guide to Member State activity
By Claire Guilbert, Simon Lovegrove (UK), Michael Born (DE), Frank Herring, Sebastien Praicheux, Agnieszka Braciszewska, Maria Beatrice Gilesi (IT), Flupke van den Bogart, Hannah Meakin (UK)
AIFMD 2: Quick guide to Member State activity On 26 March 2024, the final legislative text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive 2 (AIFMD 2) was published in the…