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
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
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
Cost of Ucits funds for retail investors continues ‘slow’ decline: Esma – Ignites Europe
The cost of Ucits funds for retail investors has continued its steady decline, according to an annual update by the … Continue reading Cost of Ucits funds for retail investors continues ‘slow’ decline: Esma – Ignites Europe
First Sentier absorbs £95,000 in costs with fee cap change – Ignites Europe
First Sentier Investors will absorb more third-party expenses that were previously charged to investors in its UK fund range in … Continue reading First Sentier absorbs £95,000 in costs with fee cap change – Ignites Europe
UK’s cheapest ACD ditches fixed fee model – Ignites Europe
The UK’s cheapest authorised corporate director has tweaked its fee structure, signalling wider trends about regulatory costs facing the industry. … Continue reading UK’s cheapest ACD ditches fixed fee model – Ignites Europe
EU inducement ban would be ‘disservice’ to investors, warns MEP – Ignites Europe
An influential member of the European Parliament has issued a stark warning against banning sales commissions to financial advisers, as … Continue reading EU inducement ban would be ‘disservice’ to investors, warns MEP – Ignites Europe