Rethinking Fund Distribution: Unlocking Private Markets

In recent years, the boundaries separating retail and institutional investment access have begun to blur. Amid a persistent lower-yield environment, retail investors have shown growing demand for the higher return potential offered by private markets, including private equity, private debt, infrastructure, digital assets, and real estate funds. This demand is Read more…

New ESMA Guidelines & RTS on Liquidity Management Tools (LMTs) for UCITS and Open-Ended AIFs

On 15 April 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published its final report on the Guidelines for Liquidity Management Tools (LMTs) of UCITS and open-ended Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), along with draft Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS). These updates are part of the broader AIFMD II and UCITS Directive amendments Read more…