FCA’s CCI Framework – What you need to know
The framework applies to both manufacturers and distributors of a wide range of investment products, including: open-ended funds, closed-ended funds, IBIPs, structured products, contracts for difference (CFDs)…
The Impact of Tariffs on the Market: Lessons from 2018-2019 and What It Means for Trump 2.0
In 2018, Trump imposed sanctions on various products using a broad range of seldom-used US trade laws, citing the need to protect America’s national security. This sparked a trade war that led to multiple disputes with China and other U.S. allies
The Importance of an Annual Updating Amendment for Investment Advisors
Investment advisors have a crucial responsibility: maintaining transparency and compliance with regulatory standards.
Redefining Retail Disclosures: How the FCA’s CCI Framework Impacts the Investment Landscape
On 19 December 2024 the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its greatly anticipated consultation (CP24/30) on a new retail product disclosure framework for ‘Consumer Composite Investments’ (CCIs).
Thoughts from the pricing desk: Investing in Biodiversity: Why it matters for financial markets
Biodiversity is not just a concern for environmentalists—it’s a critical factor in the stability and growth of global financial markets.
Thoughts from the pricing desk: The evolution of ultra-long bonds – a strategic asset for financial professionals
The U.S. government bond market, a cornerstone of the global financial system, is the world’s largest and most actively traded.
SFDR in 2025: Fixes, Challenges, and What’s Next
It doesn’t feel like five minutes have passed since the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) first became applicable, particularly the product-level disclosures that took effect in January 2023. Expected changes to this framework should be finalized in 2025.
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Economic Lessons from Oil Shocks: 1850-today
Oil prices profoundly a ect global markets, inflation, and political strategies. Oil has shaped global economies and the outcome of wars since the mid-1800s.
MAGA Two.0
Although U.S. elections have always been highly significant for both global and national stock markets, the president’s influence on the economy and markets is typically indirect and limited.
Revolution Composites Insights Series: The trend on presenting composite level net returns in marketing materials
The SEC Marketing Rule, adopted in late significantly overhauled the marketing and advertising framework for SEC-registered investment advisers. This article focuses on a key aspect of the rule related to composite performance.
Confluence Omnia: Experience Next-Generation Regulatory Reporting
As the demand for regulatory transparency increases, a scalable and automated reporting solution is necessary to respond to rapid compliance change.