Does UK RDR show the EU must ban fund retrocessions?
EU fund managers remain entrenched on fund retrocessions, while the UK has tentatively shown that banning commissions could be healthy … Continue reading Does UK RDR show the EU must ban fund retrocessions?
Brussels softens stance on inducements ban – Ignites Europe
The European Commission has toned down its support for a full ban on inducements as it prepares to propose measures … Continue reading Brussels softens stance on inducements ban – Ignites Europe
Are carbon neutral share classes on the way? – Ignites Europe
“…Hugues Gillibert, chief executive officer of Fitz Partners, a specialist fee research firm, says that while creating a share class … Continue reading Are carbon neutral share classes on the way? – Ignites Europe
EU retail strategy to force funds to deliver value – Ignites Europe
EU funds could face new provisions designed to ensure they are delivering value for money for investors as Brussels prepares … Continue reading EU retail strategy to force funds to deliver value – Ignites Europe
ESG funds continue to attract lower fees
ESG funds remain cheaper than non-ESG products, according to research by Fitz Partners. The number of ESG-labelled fund products in … Continue reading ESG funds continue to attract lower fees
Price gap between ESG funds and conventional peers narrows: Fitz
The difference in fees charged by environmental, social and governance funds in Europe and their conventional peers has narrowed over … Continue reading Price gap between ESG funds and conventional peers narrows: Fitz
Fee Income From ESG Funds is on the Rise
Rising fee income from ESG funds was a bright spot in an otherwise bleak year for asset managers. Asset managers … Continue reading Fee Income From ESG Funds is on the Rise
Fees from ESG funds jump almost 400% despite brutal 2022 for asset managers
Sustainable bond funds saw the biggest revenue increase in percentage terms, jumping 384% last year to $215m, according to estimates … Continue reading Fees from ESG funds jump almost 400% despite brutal 2022 for asset managers
FCA warns on firms’ readiness for consumer duty – Ignites Europe
The UK financial regulator has warned that some market participants may not be ready for the upcoming consumer duty rules, … Continue reading FCA warns on firms’ readiness for consumer duty – Ignites Europe
Inducement ban could boost retail ETF investment, says EU commissioner – Ignites Europe
The EU’s financial services chief has said an EU-wide ban on inducements could enable greater retail investment in exchange traded … Continue reading Inducement ban could boost retail ETF investment, says EU commissioner – Ignites Europe