All Financial Conduct Authority articles
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NewsUK regulator paves way for return of client-funded investment research
FCA consults on allowing asset managers to bundle payments again, with ‘guardrails’
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NewsUK launches climate transition plan guidance for asset owners
Transition Plan Taskforce releases 15 documents, including final advice for finance sector and guidance on climate adaptation and nature
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FeaturesRegulators set sight on private market fund valuations
The current waves of rising inflation and interest rates, economic uncertainty and market volatility may eventually be remembered as just a temporary setback for managers of unlisted assets. But the regulatory initiatives announced in recent months, following pressure from investors and the public, could bring about deeper changes to the buoyant private markets industry.
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Opinion PiecesRegulation of private markets is essential
The private markets industry is feeling the pinch. Private equity managers, in particular, are having a hard time raising capital and exiting investments. There are also questions about returns from recent vintages, as businesses struggle with inflation and a choppier trading environment. Meanwhile, private credit managers are pushing back loan repayments to safeguard returns as higher interest rates reduce borrowers’ ability to fulfil their obligations.
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NewsFCA awards tech solutions calling out greenwashing
TechSprint formed part of FCA’s wider work to improve trust and transparency in the ESG market
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NewsUK asset management regulator unveils diversity and inclusion measures
Most of the requirements, including setting targets, would only apply to the largest firms
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NewsSFDR review: Future of Articles 8, 9 in the balance as EC floats product categorisation system
Eurosif executive director cautions against ’complete overhaul’
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NewsNBIM warns FCA reforms could harm UK’s corporate governance reputation
Norwegian SWF manager says UK watchdog’s proposals could result in weaker investor protection
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NewsUK pension funds tell FCA to put the brakes on UK listing regime reforms
’As they are set, the current proposals may not result in more companies listing, but will reduce the standards expected of existing companies,’ says PLSA
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NewsFCA seeks feedback on plans to make investors explain voting decisions
Asset owners are not receiving sufficient information regarding the reason that asset managers had cast votes a particular way
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Fee transparency – it’s good for managers too, but they probably won’t believe it
Asset managers are still not properly able to represent the true and comparative value-for-money they provide
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NewsPLSA pinpoints UK investment potential for pension funds
The association expects the scale and distribution of assets across the pensions sector to alter substantially over the next decade
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NewsTax transparent fund structure could help UK boutiques grow, says report
IIMI said it is critical that any new rules do not diverge too much from the EU
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NewsCorporate governance: Voting for stronger rules
‘Stewardship codes weren’t developed to save the planet,’ says Dionysia Katelouzou of King’s College London
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NewsValue over cost, says new UK pensions regulator chief
’Our position is clear: no saver should be in a poorly performing scheme that doesn’t offer value for money,’ says Nausicaa Delfas
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NewsUK roundup: BA Pensions appoints LCP for actuarial, consulting services
Plus: BlackRock gest FCA green light on long-term asset fund; Broadstone launches specialist admin service; FRC consults on revision to actuarial standards
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NewsUK’s pensions regulator, FCA set out new LDI guidance
Trustees must understand investment strategy risks, and only use leveraged LDI if appropriate, says TPR
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NewsSchroders to launch UK’s first private markets long-term assets fund
Insiders say the fund is on track to be launched by the end of this month
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NewsDifficult for pensions industry to prepare for pensions dashboards, says Isio
For pensions administrators, the decision on which ISP to connect with constitutes the beginning of a long-term partnership and significant investment
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NewsFCA launches consultation on asset management regulation
Regulator looking to improve asset management regulation with a more modern and tailored regime
