UK approach to cryptoassets - opportunities and challenges discussed. The jurisdiction who will nail the right approach to cryptoasset regulation may place itself for pole position for new business. Malta seems to be in the lead but UK does not want to fall behind, what about Luxembourg?
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/752070/cryptoassets_taskforce_final_report_final_web.pdf
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/752070/cryptoassets_taskforce_final_report_final_web.pdf
On Board diversity in FTSE companies
https://www.frc.org.uk/getattachment/62202e7d-064c-4026-bd19-f9ac9591fe19/Board-Diversity-Reporting-September-2018.pdf
https://www.frc.org.uk/getattachment/62202e7d-064c-4026-bd19-f9ac9591fe19/Board-Diversity-Reporting-September-2018.pdf
#cybersecurity #casestudy #whatcangowrong
The SEC showcase - $1 million to settle charges related to failures in cybersecurity policies and procedures surrounding a cyber intrusion that compromised personal information of thousands of customers
https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-213
The SEC showcase - $1 million to settle charges related to failures in cybersecurity policies and procedures surrounding a cyber intrusion that compromised personal information of thousands of customers
https://www.sec.gov/news/press-release/2018-213
#Brexit
GBP 7.7 trillion AUM in UK - wondering how much of that will go onshore if no deal is made at the EU - UK level. Increased substance requirements of Lux CSSF may mean some IM jobs will be moved as well
https://www.theinvestmentassociation.org/media-centre/press-releases/2018/growing-european-investment-in-uk-asset-management-industry-underlines-importance-of-a-brexit-deal.html
GBP 7.7 trillion AUM in UK - wondering how much of that will go onshore if no deal is made at the EU - UK level. Increased substance requirements of Lux CSSF may mean some IM jobs will be moved as well
https://www.theinvestmentassociation.org/media-centre/press-releases/2018/growing-european-investment-in-uk-asset-management-industry-underlines-importance-of-a-brexit-deal.html
#ESMA #Regulation #Risks
ESMA report on risks and vulnerabilities
https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/library/esma_50-165-632_report_on_trends_risks_and_vulnerabilities_no.2_2018.pdf
ESMA report on risks and vulnerabilities
https://www.esma.europa.eu/sites/default/files/library/esma_50-165-632_report_on_trends_risks_and_vulnerabilities_no.2_2018.pdf
New rules on getting the business #license in Luxembourg. Must say much more pragmatic. Bye bye to a lot of red tape. 2018.09.04 - NF Corpo - Business licence | 2018.09.04 - NF Corpo - Business licence SITES-ARENDT.VUTUREVX.COM
#UCITS #Performance
For PE/VC asset class performance fee is not a blackbox. Here Carry is paid on realised returns once hurdle rate for LPs is achieved. Not so simple in UCITS space where performance fees may be payable on paper returns or even when no return has been created.
The Central Bank of Ireland reports on irregularities on performance fee charging practices. Definitely a WCGW for the Fund Board and the Depositary to look for.
https://www.centralbank.ie/news/article/review-ucits-performance-fees-highlights-instances-non-compliance
For PE/VC asset class performance fee is not a blackbox. Here Carry is paid on realised returns once hurdle rate for LPs is achieved. Not so simple in UCITS space where performance fees may be payable on paper returns or even when no return has been created.
The Central Bank of Ireland reports on irregularities on performance fee charging practices. Definitely a WCGW for the Fund Board and the Depositary to look for.
https://www.centralbank.ie/news/article/review-ucits-performance-fees-highlights-instances-non-compliance
#CSSF #Regulation #Lux
:investment_management CSSF Circular 18/698 a leap forward in governance | Deloitte Luxembourg | News On 23 August, the CSSF published the long waited, new CSSF Circular 18/698 on the authorization and organization of Luxembourgish investment management companies; Specific provisions on the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing applicable WWW2.DELOITTE.COM
:investment_management CSSF Circular 18/698 a leap forward in governance | Deloitte Luxembourg | News On 23 August, the CSSF published the long waited, new CSSF Circular 18/698 on the authorization and organization of Luxembourgish investment management companies; Specific provisions on the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing applicable WWW2.DELOITTE.COM
#CSSF #Regulation #Lux #Depositary
On 23 August 2018, the Luxembourg supervisory authority of the financial sector, the CSSF, published a new circular, Circular 18/697 (the “Circular”), which is addressed to Luxembourg credit institutions, investment firms and certain professionals of the financial sector acting as depositaries for non-UCITS
https://sites-arendt.vuturevx.com/115/1691/august-2018/2018.08.28---nf-im-new-rules-non-ucits.asp?sid=8bd3ca6d-eed2-451f-83fb-56b3bee0d0f2
On 23 August 2018, the Luxembourg supervisory authority of the financial sector, the CSSF, published a new circular, Circular 18/697 (the “Circular”), which is addressed to Luxembourg credit institutions, investment firms and certain professionals of the financial sector acting as depositaries for non-UCITS
https://sites-arendt.vuturevx.com/115/1691/august-2018/2018.08.28---nf-im-new-rules-non-ucits.asp?sid=8bd3ca6d-eed2-451f-83fb-56b3bee0d0f2
#Depositary #FundOversight
Why AIFs choose an independent depositary
https://thehedgefundjournal.com/indos-financial-gathering-momentum/
Why AIFs choose an independent depositary
https://thehedgefundjournal.com/indos-financial-gathering-momentum/
#CSSF #Regulation #Lux
The main section of the circular sets out detailed rules concerning the shareholders of management companies, the minimum equity requirements, corporate bodies, administrative organisation, internal governance and internal controls. The provisions applicable to the delegation of key functions, including portfolio management, the fund administration and marketing are of particular interest. Further, the circular sets out the provisions applicable to management companies providing discretionary management services on an individual basis and those applicable to management companies providing services (See more) on a cross border basis or wishing to prevail of the European passport for the establishment of branches within the European Union.
http://www.cssf.lu/fileadmin/files/Lois_reglements/Circulaires/Hors_blanchiment_terrorisme/cssf18_698.pdf 2018.08.22 - NF CSSF circular substance | 2018.08.22 - NF CSSF circular substance SITES-ARENDT.VUTUREVX.COM
The main section of the circular sets out detailed rules concerning the shareholders of management companies, the minimum equity requirements, corporate bodies, administrative organisation, internal governance and internal controls. The provisions applicable to the delegation of key functions, including portfolio management, the fund administration and marketing are of particular interest. Further, the circular sets out the provisions applicable to management companies providing discretionary management services on an individual basis and those applicable to management companies providing services (See more) on a cross border basis or wishing to prevail of the European passport for the establishment of branches within the European Union.
http://www.cssf.lu/fileadmin/files/Lois_reglements/Circulaires/Hors_blanchiment_terrorisme/cssf18_698.pdf 2018.08.22 - NF CSSF circular substance | 2018.08.22 - NF CSSF circular substance SITES-ARENDT.VUTUREVX.COM
#Brexit #Passporting Government warns UK fund groups will lose passporting rights unless EU takes action The government has warned that UK financial services firms are set to lose the right to market their products into the European Economic Area (EEA) post-Brexit, unless EU authorities take action to prevent it. WWW.INVESTMENTWEEK.CO.UK











