What are the
current hot topics in the funds
industry?
Some
of the current hot topics in the
funds industry are set out below.
Of course, for many jobs you will
not need or be expected to have a
knowledge of any or all of the
issues set out below. If you do
want further information on any of
the topics, you will find it at
www.funds-axis.com.
Current hot topics include:
Funds need to convert to UCITS III
by February 2007
UCITS III and the wider usage of
derivatives
The current CESR Eligible Assets
Consultation
EC Green Paper on the enhancement
of the EU framework for investment
funds
MIFID
Joint report from the IMA and
EFAMA on possible methods to
simplify the registration process
for UCITS which market cross
border in Europe
Implementation of the Simplified
Prospectus
Pooling
Market timing and late trading
Bundled brokerage and soft
commission arrangements
The new IMA accounting SORP
FSA Discussion Paper 05/4 Hedge
funds: A discussion of risk and
regulatory engagement
