Investment Week www.investmentweek.co.uk Investment Association urges FCA to retain shareholder protections in revamped listings regime <img alt="Investment Association urges FCA to retain shareholder protections in revamped listings regime" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ad263ac/6b7c9da3-0f54-45f5-bfe6-cf6d98bb615d/8/FCA-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Investment Association has called on the Financial Conduct Authority to rethink the watering down of shareholder protections as part of its proposals to reform the UK listings regime. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ad263ac/6b7c9da3-0f54-45f5-bfe6-cf6d98bb615d/8/FCA-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4189929/investment-association-urges-fca-retain-shareholder-protections-revamped-listings-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4189929/investment-association-urges-fca-retain-shareholder-protections-revamped-listings-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4189929/investment-association-urges-fca-retain-shareholder-protections-revamped-listings-regime Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:09:10 +0000 FCA funding to increase 11% as regulator sets out work on T+1 settlement <img alt="FCA funding to increase 11% as regulator sets out work on T+1 settlement" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9978be9/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/10/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed its annual funding requirement is likely to increase by 10.7% to £755m for the 2024-25 financial year. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9978be9/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/10/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4187027/fca-funding-increase-regulator-sets-settlement https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4187027/fca-funding-increase-regulator-sets-settlement https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4187027/fca-funding-increase-regulator-sets-settlement Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:42:32 +0000 Industry backs House of Lords call to reform 'misleading' investment trust cost disclosure <img alt="Industry backs House of Lords call to reform &#39;misleading&#39; investment trust cost disclosure " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/530abd1/fce63d4f-0117-4bd0-8629-5d7317b233a8/28/letter-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Over 110 senior investment professionals have backed a letter sent by three members of the House of Lords and an MP calling for a change to the way investment trust cost disclosure rules are interpreted. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/530abd1/fce63d4f-0117-4bd0-8629-5d7317b233a8/28/letter-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4184182/industry-lords-reform-misleading-investment-trust-cost-disclosure https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4184182/industry-lords-reform-misleading-investment-trust-cost-disclosure https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4184182/industry-lords-reform-misleading-investment-trust-cost-disclosure Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:23:56 +0000 Great British ISA may struggle to be Consumer Duty compliant <img alt="Great British ISA may struggle to be Consumer Duty compliant" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3755146/4e1583cd-7164-4134-9233-cc74e5b4502f/11/Cameron-Steven-Aegon-2023-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The government may struggle to show the Financial Conduct Authority that the new Great British ISA (GB ISA) is compliant with Consumer Duty regulations, Aegon has warned. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3755146/4e1583cd-7164-4134-9233-cc74e5b4502f/11/Cameron-Steven-Aegon-2023-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4184194/great-british-isa-struggle-consumer-duty-compliant https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4184194/great-british-isa-struggle-consumer-duty-compliant https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4184194/great-british-isa-struggle-consumer-duty-compliant Mon, 11 Mar 2024 08:01:43 +0000 FCA rules out 'significant intervention' on wholesale data market <img alt="FCA rules out &#39;significant intervention&#39; on wholesale data market" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/df129af/d1df7eb5-a88e-4259-b2e1-924a8c52de02/11/data-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has ruled out a “significant intervention” within the wholesale data market, following the publication of its market study today (29 February). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/df129af/d1df7eb5-a88e-4259-b2e1-924a8c52de02/11/data-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4179884/fca-rules-significant-intervention-wholesale-market https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4179884/fca-rules-significant-intervention-wholesale-market https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4179884/fca-rules-significant-intervention-wholesale-market Thu, 29 Feb 2024 11:27:26 +0000 Permission to appeal filed in relation to Woodford scheme of arrangement <img alt="Permission to appeal filed in relation to Woodford scheme of arrangement" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/46ac216/e41ff8d1-e53d-416a-9e0e-8a31193799f2/7/appeal-court-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Investor group Transparency Task Force has filed an application for permission to appeal against the scheme of arrangement proposed by Link Fund Solutions, which was sanctioned by the High Court on 9 February. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/46ac216/e41ff8d1-e53d-416a-9e0e-8a31193799f2/7/appeal-court-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4178197/permission-appeal-filed-relation-woodford-scheme-arrangement https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4178197/permission-appeal-filed-relation-woodford-scheme-arrangement https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4178197/permission-appeal-filed-relation-woodford-scheme-arrangement Fri, 23 Feb 2024 13:31:54 +0000 Listings reform will not cure 'general disinterest and malaise' in UK capital markets <img alt="Listings reform will not cure &#39;general disinterest and malaise&#39; in UK capital markets" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7ac66c5/f7957a83-3ced-4c63-8969-672f47f76851/9/london-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Fund managers have argued the issues plaguing UK capital markets stretch beyond the Financial Conduct Authority’s listings regime reforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7ac66c5/f7957a83-3ced-4c63-8969-672f47f76851/9/london-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4176890/listings-reform-cure-disinterest-malaise-uk-capital-markets https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4176890/listings-reform-cure-disinterest-malaise-uk-capital-markets https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4176890/listings-reform-cure-disinterest-malaise-uk-capital-markets Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:06:53 +0000 Deep Dive: 'Confusing' post-Brexit regulation still needs 'ironing out' <img alt="Deep Dive: &#39;Confusing&#39; post-Brexit regulation still needs &#39;ironing out&#39;" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/af4b1a8/4ae5f08c-dbca-4d0e-9a5a-60311d59f344/17/brexit-business-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Despite the eighth anniversary of the EU referendum fast approaching, industry professionals have highlighted that post-Brexit regulation for financial services remains “confused” and in need of “ironing out”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/af4b1a8/4ae5f08c-dbca-4d0e-9a5a-60311d59f344/17/brexit-business-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4174539/deep-dive-confusing-post-brexit-regulation-ironing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4174539/deep-dive-confusing-post-brexit-regulation-ironing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4174539/deep-dive-confusing-post-brexit-regulation-ironing Fri, 16 Feb 2024 13:00:27 +0000 Global investors warn FCA's listings reform will regress shareholder protections <img alt="Global investors warn FCA&#39;s listings reform will regress shareholder protections" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6468194/292a36ca-3083-4423-9269-96454360b7da/8/Warnings-iStock-1252802600-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Global investors representing $77trn of global assets under management have issued a warning against the Financial Conduct Authority's proposed UK listings regime reforms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6468194/292a36ca-3083-4423-9269-96454360b7da/8/Warnings-iStock-1252802600-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4172317/global-investors-warn-fcas-listings-reform-regress-shareholder-protections https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4172317/global-investors-warn-fcas-listings-reform-regress-shareholder-protections https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4172317/global-investors-warn-fcas-listings-reform-regress-shareholder-protections Fri, 9 Feb 2024 13:06:58 +0000 Jeremy Hunt signals interest in potential British ISA launch - reports <img alt="Jeremy Hunt signals interest in potential British ISA launch - reports" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/797d471/e3b913bf-7880-4286-9cf1-ca2b6197ad68/5/Jeremy-Hunt-Treasury-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has said he is “very attracted” by the idea of a British ISA. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/797d471/e3b913bf-7880-4286-9cf1-ca2b6197ad68/5/Jeremy-Hunt-Treasury-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4172143/jeremy-hunt-signals-interest-potential-british-isa-launch-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4172143/jeremy-hunt-signals-interest-potential-british-isa-launch-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4172143/jeremy-hunt-signals-interest-potential-british-isa-launch-reports Fri, 9 Feb 2024 08:41:01 +0000 Industry backs 'need for a reset' of UK listings regime <img alt="Industry backs &#39;need for a reset&#39; of UK listings regime" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ac79dc2/5e71eb09-2905-4fcb-98c9-6b46a9c938a0/8/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Players within the financial services industry have backed the Financial Conduct Authority’s reform of the UK listings regime, calling for a “need to reset”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ac79dc2/5e71eb09-2905-4fcb-98c9-6b46a9c938a0/8/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4171593/industry-backs-reset-uk-listings-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4171593/industry-backs-reset-uk-listings-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4171593/industry-backs-reset-uk-listings-regime Thu, 8 Feb 2024 08:31:34 +0000 Consumer Duty exemption for EEA funds poses threats of 'divergence' and 'misalignment' <img alt="Consumer Duty exemption for EEA funds poses threats of &#39;divergence&#39; and &#39;misalignment&#39;" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1239572/7d24c0d2-516c-4011-9ec9-86fe9707f93e/19/direction-g8ccdc37fe-1920-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Industry players have questioned the level of consumer protection offered to UK investors, as the Treasury plans to exempt funds domiciled in the European Economic Area (EEA) from Consumer Duty requirements under the Overseas Funds Regime (OFR). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/1239572/7d24c0d2-516c-4011-9ec9-86fe9707f93e/19/direction-g8ccdc37fe-1920-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4171213/consumer-duty-exemption-eea-funds-pose-threats-divergence-misalignment https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4171213/consumer-duty-exemption-eea-funds-pose-threats-divergence-misalignment https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4171213/consumer-duty-exemption-eea-funds-pose-threats-divergence-misalignment Wed, 7 Feb 2024 11:53:24 +0000 Europe-domiciled funds exempt from Consumer Duty requirements under Overseas Funds Regime <img alt="Europe-domiciled funds exempt from Consumer Duty requirements under Overseas Funds Regime" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/77f8672/e4d8b35b-3056-48a9-9a48-bfd71692ec41/26/western-europe-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Funds from the European Economic Area will not be required to comply with additional UK rules, including the Consumer Duty, under the Overseas Funds Regime, Investment Week understands. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/77f8672/e4d8b35b-3056-48a9-9a48-bfd71692ec41/26/western-europe-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4169058/europe-domiciled-funds-exempt-consumer-duty-requirements-overseas-funds-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4169058/europe-domiciled-funds-exempt-consumer-duty-requirements-overseas-funds-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4169058/europe-domiciled-funds-exempt-consumer-duty-requirements-overseas-funds-regime Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:53:08 +0000 Labour vows to 'reinvigorate' UK capital markets as part of financial services agenda <img alt="Labour vows to &#39;reinvigorate&#39; UK capital markets as part of financial services agenda" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b3f3b10/cd3ad940-0651-433e-b7e1-fd5156aaa3b4/34/Rachel-Reeves-screenshot-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Labour Party has unveiled its agenda for the financial services sector ahead of the upcoming General Election, which includes the simplification of the ISA landscape. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b3f3b10/cd3ad940-0651-433e-b7e1-fd5156aaa3b4/34/Rachel-Reeves-screenshot-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4168950/labour-vows-reinvigorate-uk-capital-markets-point-plan-financial-services https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4168950/labour-vows-reinvigorate-uk-capital-markets-point-plan-financial-services https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4168950/labour-vows-reinvigorate-uk-capital-markets-point-plan-financial-services Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:16:19 +0000 HSBC fined £57.4m over depositor protection failures <img alt="HSBC fined £57.4m over depositor protection failures" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f2f5a04/e346a14c-7b5b-4fd8-b2f3-12af8a008213/6/HSBC-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Prudential Regulation Authority has handed a £57.4m fine to HSBC Bank and HSBC UK Bank over historic depositor protection failings. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f2f5a04/e346a14c-7b5b-4fd8-b2f3-12af8a008213/6/HSBC-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4168432/hsbc-fined-gbp57-depositor-protection-failures https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4168432/hsbc-fined-gbp57-depositor-protection-failures https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4168432/hsbc-fined-gbp57-depositor-protection-failures Tue, 30 Jan 2024 11:33:44 +0000 House of Lords to set up committee to scrutinise financial regulators - reports <img alt="House of Lords to set up committee to scrutinise financial regulators - reports" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aaa48c5/5995ff9e-220d-43b6-ada7-bc0ad88edbd4/9/UK-parliament-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The House of Lords is creating a committee to supervise financial regulators, amid concerns about accountability after they were granted greater powers post-Brexit. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/aaa48c5/5995ff9e-220d-43b6-ada7-bc0ad88edbd4/9/UK-parliament-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4165484/house-lords-set-committee-scrutinise-financial-regulators-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4165484/house-lords-set-committee-scrutinise-financial-regulators-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4165484/house-lords-set-committee-scrutinise-financial-regulators-reports Fri, 19 Jan 2024 08:34:50 +0000 FCA launches sustainability support group for advisers <img alt="FCA launches sustainability support group for advisers" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ca9123d/2618162d-dd88-4525-8125-3dc526b0a2aa/13/iStock-1489061272-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set up a working group focused on improving sustainable finance across the financial advice sector. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/ca9123d/2618162d-dd88-4525-8125-3dc526b0a2aa/13/iStock-1489061272-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4164434/fca-launches-sustainability-support-group-advisers https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4164434/fca-launches-sustainability-support-group-advisers https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4164434/fca-launches-sustainability-support-group-advisers Tue, 16 Jan 2024 13:41:41 +0000 Friday Briefing: 2023 or 2022, again? <img alt="Friday Briefing: 2023 or 2022, again?" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5ba539c/4bb07f01-82ed-471d-b5e4-b896a9aa60a1/16/Eve-Maddock-Jones-107-Edit-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> 2023 felt much like an echo of 2022, with continuing drama from several repeat customers (Home REIT and Woodford, to name a couple) and some of the same issues (property fund liquidity issues, fixed income and UK despondency), but there was also a cohort of new headline grabbers (NewGAMe and UK listings). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/5ba539c/4bb07f01-82ed-471d-b5e4-b896a9aa60a1/16/Eve-Maddock-Jones-107-Edit-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4159783/friday-briefing-2023-2022 https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4159783/friday-briefing-2023-2022 https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4159783/friday-briefing-2023-2022 Tue, 2 Jan 2024 10:33:45 +0000 EFAMA calls for major reforms to SFDR labelling regime <img alt="EFAMA calls for major reforms to SFDR labelling regime" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a62090e/c17c0150-ac7f-466f-9cbf-2820b6d119b4/10/green-foliage-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The European Fund and Asset Management Association has called for a range of changes to the European Union’s SFDR to improve the labelling regime. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/a62090e/c17c0150-ac7f-466f-9cbf-2820b6d119b4/10/green-foliage-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4159373/efama-calls-major-reforms-sfdr-labelling-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4159373/efama-calls-major-reforms-sfdr-labelling-regime https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4159373/efama-calls-major-reforms-sfdr-labelling-regime Fri, 22 Dec 2023 13:44:30 +0000 FCA unveils listings regime proposals to simplify market access for companies <img alt="FCA unveils listings regime proposals to simplify market access for companies" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fa9c326/b45b48b4-b445-4ef4-85be-6ba13291aa90/15/fca-2018-asset-management-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has released it UK listings regime proposals, designed to encourage companies to opt for UK bourses. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fa9c326/b45b48b4-b445-4ef4-85be-6ba13291aa90/15/fca-2018-asset-management-2-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4158430/fca-unveils-listings-regime-proposals-simplify-access-companies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4158430/fca-unveils-listings-regime-proposals-simplify-access-companies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4158430/fca-unveils-listings-regime-proposals-simplify-access-companies Wed, 20 Dec 2023 08:36:05 +0000 Proof of value a key challenge for firms as industry shifts focus to consumer <img alt="Proof of value a key challenge for firms as industry shifts focus to consumer" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dd65a6e/126c61e9-106f-4ae1-a4e1-af34efce98fa/66/value-price-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> With Consumer Duty now fully unleashed upon the financial services sector, Investment Week asked several experts what the focus on ‘value for consumers' will bring in 2024, as companies attempt to provide a repeatable definition. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/dd65a6e/126c61e9-106f-4ae1-a4e1-af34efce98fa/66/value-price-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4157865/pricing-value-demonstration-set-increased-attention-industry-shifts-focus-consumer https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4157865/pricing-value-demonstration-set-increased-attention-industry-shifts-focus-consumer https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4157865/pricing-value-demonstration-set-increased-attention-industry-shifts-focus-consumer Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:29:20 +0000 Industry warns of 'tight' implementation timeline for SDR <img alt="Industry warns of &#39;tight&#39; implementation timeline for SDR" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b1b6fb6/7be8f447-5570-42c7-ae27-0bdead9637bd/50/esg-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Sustainable finance regulation experts have warned that firms may struggle to implement the Financial Conduct Authority’s Sustainability Disclosure Requirements in time for the regime's launch. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b1b6fb6/7be8f447-5570-42c7-ae27-0bdead9637bd/50/esg-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4154070/industry-warns-tight-implementation-timeline-sdr https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4154070/industry-warns-tight-implementation-timeline-sdr https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4154070/industry-warns-tight-implementation-timeline-sdr Mon, 18 Dec 2023 14:41:30 +0000 Investment Company of the Year Awards Winners Interview - Alliance Trust <img alt="Investment Company of the Year Awards Winners Interview - Alliance Trust" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6616e7d/05cc7507-009b-47e0-b323-f5c8e57042b8/3/ICYA-Winner-social-graphic-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/6616e7d/05cc7507-009b-47e0-b323-f5c8e57042b8/3/ICYA-Winner-social-graphic-edited-version-1-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/interview/4157508/investment-company-awards-winners-interview-alliance-trust https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/interview/4157508/investment-company-awards-winners-interview-alliance-trust https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/interview/4157508/investment-company-awards-winners-interview-alliance-trust Mon, 18 Dec 2023 09:54:04 +0000 FCA-convened industry group unveils code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers <img alt="FCA-convened industry group unveils code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/87285c2/507beec0-c53c-4a1a-b9b2-d0d388804e6e/6/SI22-Sustainable-data-ratings-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The International Regulatory Strategy Group (IRSG) and International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) have unveiled a code of conduct for ESG ratings and data product providers. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/87285c2/507beec0-c53c-4a1a-b9b2-d0d388804e6e/6/SI22-Sustainable-data-ratings-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4156888/fca-convened-industry-group-unveils-code-conduct-esg-ratings-providers https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4156888/fca-convened-industry-group-unveils-code-conduct-esg-ratings-providers https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4156888/fca-convened-industry-group-unveils-code-conduct-esg-ratings-providers Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:56:13 +0000 US regulator slammed over Signature Bank loan sales - reports <img alt="US regulator slammed over Signature Bank loan sales - reports" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e64f454/2a256af6-0768-4b35-bd60-3d5dd63c3c34/8/SVB-Silicon-Valley-bank-2-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation has received a complaint over its auction of loans following the collapse of Signature Bank earlier this year, according to reports. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e64f454/2a256af6-0768-4b35-bd60-3d5dd63c3c34/8/SVB-Silicon-Valley-bank-2-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4155774/us-regulator-slammed-signature-bank-loan-sales-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4155774/us-regulator-slammed-signature-bank-loan-sales-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4155774/us-regulator-slammed-signature-bank-loan-sales-reports Tue, 12 Dec 2023 08:35:26 +0000 UK to boost bank resolution toolkit after SVB collapse shortcomings - reports <img alt="UK to boost bank resolution toolkit after SVB collapse shortcomings - reports" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b551bd8/687b7433-6ee2-4d2a-a0b6-6b14df9fc6b7/15/iStock-171276211-treasury-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Treasury is set to open a consultation aiming to strengthen the UK’s bank resolution toolkit, after shortcomings in the sector were exposed by the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/b551bd8/687b7433-6ee2-4d2a-a0b6-6b14df9fc6b7/15/iStock-171276211-treasury-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4154762/uk-boost-bank-resolution-toolkit-amid-svb-collapse-shortcomings-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4154762/uk-boost-bank-resolution-toolkit-amid-svb-collapse-shortcomings-reports https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4154762/uk-boost-bank-resolution-toolkit-amid-svb-collapse-shortcomings-reports Fri, 8 Dec 2023 13:10:03 +0000 FCA sets out proposals to increase liquidity requirements for money market funds <img alt="FCA sets out proposals to increase liquidity requirements for money market funds" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/102ab0f/b7d991bc-3b2d-4f8f-be47-ceec332adbe0/1/fca-reception-3-580-358-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has set out plans to significantly increase the liquidity requirements of money market funds, as part of a consultation developed alongside HM Treasury and the Bank of England. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/102ab0f/b7d991bc-3b2d-4f8f-be47-ceec332adbe0/1/fca-reception-3-580-358-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4153769/fca-sets-proposals-increase-liquidity-requirements-money-market-funds https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4153769/fca-sets-proposals-increase-liquidity-requirements-money-market-funds https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4153769/fca-sets-proposals-increase-liquidity-requirements-money-market-funds Wed, 6 Dec 2023 11:48:32 +0000 FCA sets out temporary measures to address investment trust cost disclosure concerns <img alt="FCA sets out temporary measures to address investment trust cost disclosure concerns" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f304b9/0c0a6f97-e4d3-4104-868d-645b92c7747c/5/fca2018regulation5-580-358-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority will allow investment trusts and any funds invested in these vehicles to provide a breakdown of costs, as part of its "temporary measures" to resolve the cost disclosure issues impacting the sector. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/9f304b9/0c0a6f97-e4d3-4104-868d-645b92c7747c/5/fca2018regulation5-580-358-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151983/fca-sets-temporary-measures-address-investment-trust-cost-disclosure-concerns https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151983/fca-sets-temporary-measures-address-investment-trust-cost-disclosure-concerns https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151983/fca-sets-temporary-measures-address-investment-trust-cost-disclosure-concerns Thu, 30 Nov 2023 15:56:03 +0000 Divergence in Consumer Duty application could push asset managers out of UK retail market <img alt="Divergence in Consumer Duty application could push asset managers out of UK retail market" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cf44bdc/41276217-9e03-4694-bb9c-7e88ed9a8e60/42/exit-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority’s Consumer Duty could risk forcing asset management firms to pull UK retail products. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/cf44bdc/41276217-9e03-4694-bb9c-7e88ed9a8e60/42/exit-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4144774/divergence-consumer-duty-application-push-asset-managers-uk-retail-market https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4144774/divergence-consumer-duty-application-push-asset-managers-uk-retail-market https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/analysis/4144774/divergence-consumer-duty-application-push-asset-managers-uk-retail-market Thu, 30 Nov 2023 11:30:55 +0000 Allfunds receives UK regulatory authorisation <img alt="Allfunds receives UK regulatory authorisation" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f0e707c/200d1e5a-19d4-4d1e-808b-29544d205955/5/iw-regulation-stock-009-185x114.jpeg" /> <p><!--summary start--> Allfunds has been authorised to operate as a Third Country Branch in the UK, bringing the platform under the dual regulation of the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/f0e707c/200d1e5a-19d4-4d1e-808b-29544d205955/5/iw-regulation-stock-009-185x114.jpeg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151717/allfunds-receives-uk-regulatory-authorisation https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151717/allfunds-receives-uk-regulatory-authorisation https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151717/allfunds-receives-uk-regulatory-authorisation Thu, 30 Nov 2023 08:21:17 +0000 FCA proposes 'polluter pays' investment advice redress framework <img alt="FCA proposes &#39;polluter pays&#39; investment advice redress framework" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/71b0e0a/9a4823ac-f84e-4806-aaa5-78cf6c551057/11/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed a shake-up to investment advice compensation rules which will see firms set aside capital under a “polluter pays” framework. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/71b0e0a/9a4823ac-f84e-4806-aaa5-78cf6c551057/11/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151252/fca-proposes-polluter-pays-investment-advice-redress-framework https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151252/fca-proposes-polluter-pays-investment-advice-redress-framework https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151252/fca-proposes-polluter-pays-investment-advice-redress-framework Wed, 29 Nov 2023 07:37:02 +0000 FCA 'closes loopholes' with introduction of fourth label under SDR but further clarification needed <img alt="FCA &#39;closes loopholes&#39; with introduction of fourth label under SDR but further clarification needed" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/775401d/9a4823ac-f84e-4806-aaa5-78cf6c551057/10/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority’s final rules for the Sustainability Disclosure Requirements have been deemed the “most significant single piece of UK sustainable finance regulation to date”, despite delays, but questions remain. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/775401d/9a4823ac-f84e-4806-aaa5-78cf6c551057/10/fca-reception-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151109/fca-closes-loopholes-introduction-fourth-label-sdr-clarification https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151109/fca-closes-loopholes-introduction-fourth-label-sdr-clarification https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151109/fca-closes-loopholes-introduction-fourth-label-sdr-clarification Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:32:15 +0000 FCA unveils final SDR rules including fourth 'Mixed Goals' label for 'blended strategies' <img alt="FCA unveils final SDR rules including fourth &#39;Mixed Goals&#39; label for &#39;blended strategies&#39;" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7f0b3ee/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/18/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has introduced an additional label under its Sustainability Disclosure Requirements and investment labels regime called ‘Sustainability Mixed Goals’, it revealed in its final policy statement today (28 November). <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/7f0b3ee/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/18/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151022/fca-unveils-final-sdr-rules-fourth-mixed-goals-label-blended-strategies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151022/fca-unveils-final-sdr-rules-fourth-mixed-goals-label-blended-strategies https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4151022/fca-unveils-final-sdr-rules-fourth-mixed-goals-label-blended-strategies Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:03 +0000 SDR has consumer at its heart but adviser role is now key <img alt="SDR has consumer at its heart but adviser role is now key " src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0cc9eca/5f8f9485-dc65-4140-92cd-13df971f1d5a/10/Katrina-Lloyd-311-Edit-roi-1-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> In its release of final rules on Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) and investment labels, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) reiterated the consumer has been firmly placed at the very centre of the regime, and rightly so in a year dominated by the implementation of Consumer Duty. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/0cc9eca/5f8f9485-dc65-4140-92cd-13df971f1d5a/10/Katrina-Lloyd-311-Edit-roi-1-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4150984/sdr-consumer-heart-adviser-role-key https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4150984/sdr-consumer-heart-adviser-role-key https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/opinion/4150984/sdr-consumer-heart-adviser-role-key Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:03 +0000 Government directs Competition and Markets Authority to increase focus on economic growth <img alt="Government directs Competition and Markets Authority to increase focus on economic growth" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fedc926/67816277-672e-4f3f-a683-ddeb8054d3db/8/government-parliament-whitehall-power-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The UK Competition and Markets Authority has been ordered by the government prioritise “investment, innovation and growth” in its decision-making process. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/fedc926/67816277-672e-4f3f-a683-ddeb8054d3db/8/government-parliament-whitehall-power-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4150089/government-directs-competition-markets-authority-increase-focus-economic-growth https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4150089/government-directs-competition-markets-authority-increase-focus-economic-growth https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4150089/government-directs-competition-markets-authority-increase-focus-economic-growth Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:45:41 +0000 Draft regulations offer FCA powers to restrict short selling in 'exceptional circumstances' <img alt="Draft regulations offer FCA powers to restrict short selling in &#39;exceptional circumstances&#39;" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c84e863/057da069-0c18-452c-a8c1-703e0f944e2e/8/long-short-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> HM Treasury’s short selling regulations policy note has revealed the Financial Conduct Authority is set to receive powers to intervene in the market in “exceptional circumstances”. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/c84e863/057da069-0c18-452c-a8c1-703e0f944e2e/8/long-short-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149512/draft-regulations-offer-fca-powers-restrict-short-selling-exceptional-circumstances https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149512/draft-regulations-offer-fca-powers-restrict-short-selling-exceptional-circumstances https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4149512/draft-regulations-offer-fca-powers-restrict-short-selling-exceptional-circumstances Wed, 22 Nov 2023 16:03:56 +0000 FCA eyes split fee-blocks for principal firms <img alt="FCA eyes split fee-blocks for principal firms" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3a21e61/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/15/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has proposed to split the fee-block pertaining to principal firms. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/3a21e61/15540ab5-657e-45e8-aa68-8e12dc3b62d4/15/fca-2018-regulation-3-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4148707/fca-eyes-split-fee-blocks-principal-firms https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4148707/fca-eyes-split-fee-blocks-principal-firms https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4148707/fca-eyes-split-fee-blocks-principal-firms Tue, 21 Nov 2023 11:45:59 +0000 Stories of the week: 3 November <img alt=" Stories of the week: 3 November" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e8a1e03/32474a6b-f080-488d-8e9e-e3446a3f2a10/15/SOTW-185x114.png" /> <p><!--summary start--> <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e8a1e03/32474a6b-f080-488d-8e9e-e3446a3f2a10/15/SOTW-185x114.png https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4141616/stories-week-3november https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4141616/stories-week-3november https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/sponsored/4141616/stories-week-3november Fri, 3 Nov 2023 10:20:36 +0000 FCA issues guidance for crypto marketing <img alt="FCA issues guidance for crypto marketing" src="https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e47a95e/19eb6bb9-08a7-4692-9ad6-ad0b19e31cf2/6/crypto-demand-185x114.jpg" /> <p><!--summary start--> The Financial Conduct Authority has released guidance for crypto firms to support them complying with the newly introduced marketing rules. <!--summary end--></p> https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/api/v1/wps/e47a95e/19eb6bb9-08a7-4692-9ad6-ad0b19e31cf2/6/crypto-demand-185x114.jpg https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4141771/fca-issues-guidance-crypto-marketing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4141771/fca-issues-guidance-crypto-marketing https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4141771/fca-issues-guidance-crypto-marketing Fri, 3 Nov 2023 08:15:59 +0000