Tag: AIFMD

EU market integration proposal: what asset managers need to know

Zeidler Group has shed light on the European Commission's Market Integration Legislative proposal, published on 4 December 2025, which takes direct aim at the...

Europe and UAE tighten cross-border fund rules

Regulators across Europe, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates have introduced a series of updates that collectively reshape the cross-border fund...

AIFMD II and distributors: independence vs control

Under AIFMD II, Article 20(6a) introduces an explicit carve-out from the delegation regime for the marketing function in Annex I, point 2(b), when marketing...

Cross-border fund distribution rules evolve in 2025

As 2025 enters its final quarter, global fund managers are adapting to a wave of regulatory updates reshaping cross-border fund distribution. These evolving frameworks are...

Zeidler expands GKH with Hungary and UK updates

As fund managers continue to navigate shifting regulations, the need for clear, up-to-date insights has never been more critical. To support firms looking to grow across borders, Zeidler has expanded its Global Knowledge Hub (GKH) with new updates, providing clarity on fund distribution in Hungary and the UK.

EU regulatory updates to strengthen liquidity management in investment funds

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), a pivotal regulator and supervisor within the EU, has launched a public consultation on draft guidelines and technical standards pertaining to the revised Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) and the Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities (UCITS) Directive.

How technology elevates investor experience and compliance

The asset servicing industry is currently navigating through turbulent waters, marked by escalating fee pressures, rapid technological advancements, stringent regulations, and a volatile macroeconomic climate.

ESMA bolsters its monitoring of EU alternative investment funds

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the esteemed financial markets watchdog of the EU, recently unveiled a comprehensive report spotlighting the market dynamics of the EU's alternative investment funds (AIFs).

Over half of all RegTech companies address AML or KYC regulation

The Global RegTech Review released by FinTech Global highlights increased investments in AML and KYC solutions Given the increasingly complex requirements placed by regulatory...

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