Almost a decade on from the initial attempt, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed a new rule that will make bringing an ETF to market faster and less expensive. The long-awaited proposal also pitched the industry a couple ...

Visionary entrepreneur, gender equality campaigner, and Obelisk Support CEO Dana Denis-Smith talks about her drive to innovate, create new ways of working, and proactively sponsor women entrepreneurs.

New regulatory requirements for US ETFs selling to EU investors have caused some providers to seriously consider launching UCITS ETFs to take advantage of a growing opportunity.

In a first for the country, Mexican regulators appear to be clearing the way for the pension fund system to invest in mutual funds.

Your resource for the latest thinking on key regulatory developments in the coming year and beyond.

After a lengthy and sometimes rocky journey, the European Money Market Fund Regulation takes effect in 2018, to the relief of investment managers who have patiently awaited its implementation.

Data is one of today’s most valued commodities and regulators want to see it adequately protected. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation sets a high bar with its aim to enhance and harmonize data protection laws.

“Wannacry,” “Petya,” “Meltdown,” and “Spectre” are not Hollywood action movies – these are just some of the recent global cyber incidents. Cybercrime is an increasingly evident threat, and one all policymakers are keen to guard against.

As global regulatory obligations compound shorter compliance periods with more complex data requirements, the speed, volume, and bespoke nature of regulatory reporting must continue to evolve. In order to thrive, asset managers need to harness the ...

Following another year of rapid growth, increasing systemic importance, and ‎complex innovations, regulators now want to take a much closer look at exchange traded funds.

Richard Withers, Head of Government Relations in Europe at Vanguard Asset Management, discusses the key issues and trends shaping the global regulatory landscape.

A regulatory shift from protection to growth paints a positive picture for the alternatives industry in 2018 and beyond.

A lack of investment vehicle choices in Hong Kong should soon be a thing of the past. Asset managers would have more items in their tool box with the 2018 launch of Open-Ended Fund Companies and active ETFs.

Regulators are inching ever closer to the G20 policy goal of greater transparency in the global derivatives markets. 2018 will see the regulatory trends of 2017 both fine-tuned and enhanced.

With “sufficient progress” made on initial Brexit negotiations, the next phase of talks between the EU and UK will focus on their future relationship. After months of deliberation, it’s still unclear whether we will ultimately see a soft, medium ...

As Brexit negotiations unfold, the burning question on asset managers’ lips continues to be what level of access, if any, will the UK have to the EU single market and its financial passports such as UCITS and MiFID 2?

Time is running out! Before continued listing standards roll out across exchanges in Q1 2018, BBH's Ryan Sullivan breaks down what ETF managers can and should be doing now to prepare.

As MiFID 2 implementation draws near, we asked five asset managers how they are preparing for the biggest regulatory change of the decade. Here is what they said.

Regulation, convergence, and technology all made for a demanding first half of 2017 for asset managers. BBH's Ross Connell breaks it all down.

The 2017 Regulatory Field Guide set the roadmap for the year in Regulatory Intelligence. Now, Brown Brothers Harriman is checking back in with some key updates on continued listing standards, MiFID 2, SEC reporting modernization, and President Trump

BBH's Melissa McDonough shares key recommendations for asset managers working to implement those requirements.

Will the Trump Administration dismantle Dodd-Frank? BBH's Sean Tuffy weighs in on the most likely scenario.

MiFID 2, the most significant asset management regulation in years, is on the horizon. BBH's Adrian Whelan highlights areas of focus for asset managers.

Chris Pigott, BBH's Head of Hong Kong ETF Services, highlights ETFs role for asset managers entering mainland China at FundForum Asia 2017.

Given the lack of a common legal and regulatory framework, EU countries are divided with respect to requirements for share classes of the same UCITS sub-fund. In response to the confusion, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) ...

Your resource for the latest thinking on key regulatory developments in the coming year and beyond.

今年以降の主要な規制の展開に対する最新の見解をお伝えします。参考資料として ご活用ください。

Time is running out to prepare for the biggest piece of regulation facing asset managers.

運用機関が直面する最も複雑な規制への対応期限が迫っている。

With the approval of the reporting modernization and liquidity rules, asset managers should start to plan for the monumental data burden that awaits them in August.

報告方法のシステム化および流動性規則の承認を受け、運用機関は来たる8月の途方もないデータ提出の対策検討を開始すべき時期に来ている。

A series of delays and disagreements have resulted in a bumpy ride for the implementation of PRIIPs.

度重なる延期と数々の反対意見によりPRIIPsの実施にはまだ紆余曲折が予想される。

香港をクロスボーダー・ファンドの主要拠点にしようとする絶え間ない努力が続いている。

Hong Kong’s ambition to become a leading cross-border fund domicile continues apace.

With the inclusion of China A Shares in the MSCI Index on the horizon, it’s important to understand the routes to market.

中国A株のMSCIインデックス組み入れへの兆しが見えてきている中、同市場への投資ルートを理解することが重要になっている。

Dan Hedley, Director of Public Policy at Fidelity International, discusses the key issues and trends shaping the global regulatory landscape.

フィデリティ・インターナショナルの公共政策責任者であ るダン・ヘドリー氏がグローバルな規制環境を形作る最 重要課題と傾向を語る。

Regulatory interest in FinTech is shaping the industry’s approach to new technology.

規制当局のフィンテックに対する関心が業界の新たなテ クノロジーへの取り組みへと繋がっている。

What does a shorter settlement cycle for US securities mean for asset managers?

米国証券の決済サイクル短縮化が運用機関にとって意味するところは何か。

New variation margin rules for non-cleared OTC derivatives will come into effect in March.

非清算OTCデリバティブに係る新たな変動証拠金規制が3月に実施される。

The battle against money laundering continues as new rules to combat tax evasion take effect in June.

脱税防止の新規制が6月に実施され、マネー・ロンダリングとの闘いは続く。

運用機関は証券ファイナンス取引に係る新たな報告義務への対応を軽視すべきではない。

Garrett Berkery warns that asset managers should not underestimate the coordination required to comply with the new reporting requirements for securities financing transactions.

As the final migration waves are completed, there is positive momentum around the harmonization and settlement efficiencies T2S brings to the market.