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ANALYSIS: Time running out for Europe’s closet trackers
With returns from European equities distinctly harder to come by than during the QE inspired climb last year, active funds falling short in active share terms are going to find investors less forgiving.
Alternatives | 16 Feb 16
AIFMD passport inclusion decision expected by June – CIMA
The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) said it is confident the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) would complete its assessment of a second wave of nations for inclusion into the AIFMD passport system by June 30.
ESMA seeks input on regulating benchmarks
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) is seeking input on the technical implementation of a regulation to improve the governance and control of financial market benchmarking.
ESMA finds strong evidence of ‘closet tracker’ funds
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) said a study it undertook found that up to 15% of large, actively-managed Ucits equity funds are potentially just tracking the underlying market index.
People Moves | 2 Feb 16
PEOPLE MOVES: Prudential, JP Morgan, Old Mutual Wealth…
We’re now in the second month of the year and corporate musical chairs doesn’t appear to be slowing. In fact, opening International Adviser’s mailbox each morning to a slew of appointments, promotions, and departures is beginning to feel a bit like Groundhog Day.