The AIFMD is one of the pillars of EU regulation for asset managers and investment funds, which have a crucial role to play in the development of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) and the post Covid-19 economic recovery in the EU.
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Policy position
Capital Markets Union
AIFMD
Sustainable Finance
03 January 2021
Priorities for the investment management industry - EFAMA letter to Portuguese Presidency of the EU
The European investment management industry is helping savers achieve their financial goals and build up retirement savings. Investment management is a vital part of the European economy, providing funding for companies and infrastructure projects and contributing to economic growth and job creation across all Member States.
Press Release
Competitiveness
EU Fund regulation
UCITS
Management Companies
AIFMD
Statistics
22 December 2020
Monthly Statistics October 2020 | Inflows in bond funds drive positive UCITS net sales in October
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has today published its latest monthly Investment Fund Industry Fact Sheet, which provides net sales data of UCITS and AIFs for October 2020*.
Bernard Delbecque, Senior Director for Economics and Research commented: "Net sales of UCITS equity funds, although remaining positive, fell to a very low level in October against the backdrop of increases in Covid-19 cases and new lockdown measures."
The main developments in October 2020 can be summarized as follows:
The AIFMD is one of the pillars of EU regulation for investment funds, crucial to the development of the Capital Markets Union and the EU’s post-pandemic economic recovery. Since 2010 the AIFMD has set high standards of harmonisation in the alternative investment fund management sector. It currently provides a consistent regulatory approach to potential risks of the financial system, better coordinated supervision, and a high level of investor protection.
Press Release
Competitiveness
EU Fund regulation
UCITS
Management Companies
AIFMD
Statistics
02 December 2020
European Statistics Q3 2020 | Net sales of long term funds remained robust in Q3 2020
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has today published its Quarterly Statistical Release describing the trends in the European investment fund industry
Publication
Capital Markets
Data
EU Fund regulation
Management Companies
AIFMD
Tax ＆ Accounting
26 November 2020
Asset Management in Europe - An Overview of the Asset Management Industry - November 2020
The report aims to provide a unique and comprehensive set of facts and figures on the state of the industry at the end of 2018 but also to highlight the fundamental role of asset managers in the financial system and wider economy.
Press Release
Competitiveness
EU Fund regulation
UCITS
Management Companies
AIFMD
Statistics
24 November 2020
Monthly Statistics September 2020 | Steady inflows into UCITS equity funds in September
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has today published its latest monthly Investment Fund Industry Fact Sheet, which provides net sales data of UCITS and AIFs for September 2020*.
Bernard Delbecque, Senior Director for Economics and Research commented: Net inflows into UCITS equity funds remained steady in September despite concerns about rising Covid-19 infection rates and the potential impact of new lockdown measures.
The main developments in September 2020 can be summarised as follows:
Speech
Capital Markets Union
Distribution ＆ Client Disclosures
PRIIPs
EU Fund regulation
UCITS
Management Companies
AIFMD
Pensions
16 November 2020
Initial reactions on the new Capital Markets Union action plan - Keynote by Tanguy van de Werve
6th Cyprus International Funds Summit - 16 November 2020
Press Release
Competitiveness
EU Fund regulation
UCITS
Management Companies
AIFMD
Statistics
26 October 2020
Monthly Statistics August 2020 | UCITS and AIFs continue to record net inflows in August
The European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA) has today published its latest monthly Investment Fund Industry Fact Sheet, which provides net sales data of UCITS and AIFs for August 2020*.
Bernard Delbecque, Senior Director for Economics and Research commented: "Thanks to positive news on the global economic recovery, long-term UCITS continued to record net inflows in August, albeit at a slower pace than during the previous four months."
Publication
AIFMD
07 October 2020
Annual Asset Management Report: The industry bellwether
EFAMA published the 12th edition of its Asset Management Report. The report aims to provide a unique and comprehensive set of facts and figures on the state of the industry at the end of 2018 but also to highlight the fundamental role of asset managers in the financial system and wider economy.
