EU Asset Management Regulation Introduction
In this introductory episode to European Regulation, Giles helps us understand what EU regulation is, what the different types of regulation are, how they are determined and how they apply across different fund types.
Overview
European Union regulation consists of EU wide rules that sit alongside domestic rules to create compliance obligations for funds.
Key learning objectives:
What is EU regulation?
How is EU regulation made?
Which EU regulations apply to funds?
What is the UCITS Directive?
What does the future cover?
Summary
Expert
Giles Swan
Giles Swan is a Director of Global Fund's policy at ICI Global. Giles started his career in the European mutual fund's sector, before moving to the FSA in 2005. He has led negotiations for the FSA in the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament on the AIFMD and also represented the FSA in ESMAs Investment Management Standing Committee.
