Europe
Leading industry authority warns Priips rules misleading
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (Efama) is urging regulators to work with the industry to rectify “serious issues” in new rules, due to come in to force in January 2018, that are designed to enhance investors’ understanding of retail investment products.
Emerging Markets | 22 Dec 17
Four managers on emerging markets in 2018
Emerging market equities have been a popular topic of discussion when looking ahead to 2018, but is this where investors are headed? Four fund managers outline reasons to remain positive in the emerging and frontier regions next year.
Best Practice | 22 Dec 17
Top 10 Europe stories of 2017
The arrest of a Gibraltar based financial chief executive, the EU tax haven blacklist and expats angry at Brexit were among the top stories driving the agenda in 2017. To see the others, click through the slides.
Best Practice | 21 Dec 17
FCA hints passporting will continue after Brexit
In a move that clashes with comments made by the European Union’s chief Brexit negotiator, the Financial Conduct Authority has reassured firms that current passporting arrangements between the UK and EU will continue after the UK exits the EU.
Firms given a six month reprieve on key Mifid II rule
The Financial Conduct Authority has backed a move by the European regulator to give firms a six-month reprieve if they fail to secure a key Mifid II requirement from clients.