Distribution & Client Disclosures

EFAMA monitors issues surrounding fund distribution and disclosures to investors. These include investor protection and disclosure issues arising from the evolving PRIIPs and MiFID frameworks, the shift towards digital distribution tools, and the continued integration of ESG considerations into fund products.

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Distribution ＆ Client Disclosures

27 April 2022

EFAMA response to ESMA’S consultation paper “guidelines on certain aspects of the Mifid II Suitability Requirements”

EFAMA places huge importance on this revision of ESMA’s suitability guidelines, as they spell out in detail how investors can invest in sustainable investment products. If they are well designed, the guidelines have the potential to significantly boost capital flows towards sustainable investments; a goal that the European fund industry strongly supports.

Policy Position

Distribution ＆ Client Disclosures

22 March 2022

EFAMA's response to the EU Commission's targeted consultation on options to enhance the suitability and appropriateness assessments

EFAMA appreciates the opportunity to share our views on the European Commission’s consultation on enhancements to the suitability and appropriateness assessments forming part of the wider, upcoming Retail Investment Strategy.

Policy position

Distribution ＆ Client Disclosures

PRIIPs

15 December 2021

EFAMA response to ESA’s Joint Committee call for evidence on PRIIPs

EFAMA continues to support the overarching aim of the PRIIP KID as a single pre-disclosure document for all types of investment products.

EFAMA believes that the ESAs Joint Call for Evidence on PRIIPs and any subsequent proposals for revision of the PRIIPs Regulation should come after assessing in practice the revised PRIIPs RTS to be implemented from 31 December 2022, both to retail AIFs and UCITS.

Vacancies: Regulatory Policy Advisers | Apply now!

EFAMA is recruiting a regulatory policy adviser in distribution of financial products, investor protection and/or client disclosures, as well as a regulatory policy adviser with relevant experience in sustainable finance and/or stewardship.

Please visit EuroBrussels for full details of the position and how to apply.

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Capital Markets Union

Competitiveness

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Distribution ＆ Client Disclosures

EU Fund regulation

Management Companies

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Sustainable Finance

16 December 2021

Annual European Asset Management Report - Report highlights key developments in the European fund industry

The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has released the 13th edition of its Asset Management in Europe report, which provides in-depth analysis of recent trends in the European asset management industry, focussing on where investment funds and discretionary mandates are managed in Europe.

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