Regulations bring welcome standardisation but 'high level of complexity' may defeat purpose

Majority believe ESMA should have greater powers

James Baxter-Derrington
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Investors across the EU support the principle of standardising investor information but believe the myriad regulations and directives "fall short" of harmonisation, creating a high level of complexity that may defeat the intended purpose, according to a new study from the CFA Institute.

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