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Regulatory Round-up: September 2021

Welcome to AQMETRICS regulatory round-up, a monthly initiative that keeps readers abreast of all the latest regulatory news and events

XBRL Update: Central Bank of Ireland Outlines Latest Requirements

We understand that XBRL conversion can be daunting for technology-light financial services firms. This is why we built a one stop online platform that produces all forms of regulatory returns irrespective of their form.

Changes to CBI reporting? An Automated Solution for Reporting in XBRL

The CBI has followed in the footsteps of other European regulators in moving it’s reporting format for Excel based reports to XBRL. What does this mean in practice?

Regulatory Round-up: August 2021

After an action packed July, where ESG, liquidity and new fund types took centre stage, August proved to be somewhat more muted, although there were still some important announcements.

Regulatory Round-up: July 2021

Welcome to AQMetrics regulatory round-up, a monthly initiative that keeps readers abreast of all the latest regulatory news and events.

Changes Ahead? What’s Next for Rule 13F

For US-based funds there could soon be other changes coming down the line, particularly to the longstanding 13F rule.

ALFI Reiterates Its Position on AIFMD

The Association of the Luxembourg Fund Managers (ALFI) again took the chance to reiterate its position on the proposed AIFMD changes in an article by Emmanuel Gutton

SEC Looks to Restart Swaps Regulation Effort, Harmonise Rules with the CFTC

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last week announced its intentions to implement much-anticipated rules for the regulation of security-based swap execution facilities.

European Commission Delays Full Implementation of SFDR for 6 Months

The European Commission yesterday confirmed that it intends to delay the next round of the Sustainable Financial Disclosure Regulations, otherwise known as Level 2 RTS rules, by six months.

CP86 Revisited: the 6 Key Roles of Irish Mancos

The rise of Irish management companies (Mancos) show few signs of abating, with assets under management continuing to climb and private equity behemoths like the Carlyle Group looking to cash in on the trend.

The Manco of the Future: Digitise Your Services & Grow Your Business

Mancos become a major force in the EU investment management industry.

ALFI Risk Update: Funds Come to Terms with New Liquidity Stress Tests

Now in its 15th edition, the ALFI European Risk Management Conference has become a staple among European risk managers, with the one day event providing a whirlwind tour of the risk landscape – and a fantastic opportunity to network with peers.

Five Key Things You Need to Know About 18F-4

Here, we present the five things they need to know before the rules go live in August 2022.

AQMetrics Regulatory Round-up: May 2021

  Welcome to AQMetrics regulatory round-up, a monthly initiative that keeps readers abreast of all the latest regulatory news and events.   May proved to be another busy month for regulators, with liquidity again a key focus. Following an ESMA consultation two months ago, the...

CBI’s Dear Chair Letter: How Can UCITS Firms Bolster Liquidity Frameworks?

CBI puts Irish UCITS firms on notice, warning in a Dear Chair Letter that they must do more to bolster their Liquidity Risk Management (LRM) frameworks before the end of the year.

“Seamless” MiFID II Transaction Reporting migration for Kepler Cheuvreux

Kepler Cheuvreux had a need to replace its incumbent solution, and undertook an extensive search to find a platform authorised as an Approved Reporting Mechanism (ARM) that could meet its needs - and offer the simplest migration path possible.

CBI Warns UCITS Firms on Liquidity Management

CBI this week warned that UCITS firms must do more to bolster their Liquidity Risk Management (LRM) frameworks.

Efama Calls for SFDR Deadline Extension

Efama has called on EU supervisors to delay its SFDR reporting rules, citing what it says are an unrealistic deadline, inconsistent reporting standards and high costs of procuring and processing data.

FCA Outlines Regulatory Roadmap, With Focus on New Fund Types and ESG

The FCA issues the third edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid, outlining its regulatory roadmap for the next six months in its latest bi-annual report.

MiFID II Transaction Reporting Platforms: What to Look For

Are you getting the most out of your MiFID II transaction reporting platform?

FCA Appoints First ESG Director, Reiterates Commitment to Sustainable Finance

FCA appointed its first ever Director of ESG this week, tapping Legal & General Investment Management’s (LGIM) Sacha Sadan for the new role.