ESMA
UK retail investment start-ups struggle to survive
With attracting clients and assets under management the biggest stumbling blocks
UK regulator bans ‘inherently flawed product’
Move could save investors up to £17m a year and reduce risk of fraud
EU regulator extends retail investor binary options ban
Certain binary options with longer expiration periods have been exempted
Alternatives | 14 Feb 18
European watchdog warns of investment fund ‘fire sales’
Mismatches between the liquidity of open-ended investment funds’ assets and their redemption profiles could lead to “fire sales” to meet redemption requests in times of market stress, the European Systemic Risk Board (ESRB) has warned.
Investment | 27 Oct 17
Analysis: Fund fees wipe out ‘20% of gross returns’
The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) is turning up the heat on asset managers, highlighting the impact of fund charges on returns in a fresh report. Fund fees wipe out an average 20% of gross returns, according to the regulator.