As regulatory obligations expand and distribution models become more complex, financial firms are increasingly constrained not by a lack of data, but by how that data is managed. Across asset managers, insurers, REITs, and other investment firms, fund and product data are often fragmented across administrators, custodians, vendors, and internal Read more…
Last week, FinDatEx released the finalized version of EMT 4.3, the latest update to the European MiFID Template. As we previously reported, EMT 4.3 introduces a new France-specific section applicable to structured products, focused on Value Cost Advantage (VCA) disclosures. Compared to EMT 4.2, version 4.3 adds three optional fields Read more…
In asset management, speed to market is a competitive advantage. Firms that can launch funds and share classes efficiently are better positioned to support distribution strategies, respond to investor demand, and capitalize on market opportunities. Yet for many organizations, regulatory reporting continues to be a gating factor, extending launch timelines Read more…
The Data-Intensive Regulatory Landscape of 2025-2026 The past year brought an unmistakable rise in regulatory expectations across the financial sector. In 2025, regulators in the U.S., EU, and UK expanded their focus on data integrity, investor protection, sustainable finance, and structured reporting. As we enter 2026, these initiatives evolve from Read more…
What the Final Proposal Means for Asset Managers Distributing Funds in Europe The European Commission has published a proposal to reform SFDR, signaling a decisive transition away from a purely disclosure-based regime. Under the new draft, formal product categories are introduced, measurable entry criteria apply, and exclusions and sustainability objectives Read more…
We’re excited to announce that our Director, Bryce Kovacs, will be speaking at the INREV Finance & Operations seminar on Tuesday, 28 October. Bryce will be contributing to the session on the SDDS (standard data delivery sheet), and enhancing standardization and transparency. If you’ll be in Amsterdam for the event, Read more…
This version introduces new fields for holdings attributes, trade price frequency, UK Overseas Fund Regime (OFR), ACT signatory, and Swiss sustainability disclosure. It also updates many fields to support minor currencies, UK post-Brexit considerations, and definitions for EMT, EPT, and EET-related fields. Although the changes span 121 fields, the iQuant Read more…
This update introduces a new section to the template that allows fund manufacturers to provide additional information on Value for Money tests for structured products. The section includes three optional fields intended for structured products distributed in France: Whether the product successfully passed a Value for Money test The Value Read more…
At today’s open meeting, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), together with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), voted to further postpone the compliance date for the amended Form PF to October 1, 2026. This follows previous extensions that moved the original March 12, 2025 date to October 1, Read more…
FinDatEx has grown into a key industry initiative for EU data standardization, providing widely used templates that support regulatory frameworks including MiFID, PRIIPs, Solvency II, and ESG. These templates make it easier for product manufacturers, financial institutions, and distributors to exchange information efficiently and consistently. The FinDatEx working group is Read more…
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…
The European Commission has released its draft Solvency II Delegated Regulation, introducing a significant revision to Solvency II’s framework by aiming to unlock insurer capital for long-term investment, enhance proportionality, and align the regime with Directive (EU) 2025/2. While the draft is still under consultation, it sends a clear signal. Read more…
At iQuant Solutions, we understand the complex landscape of regulatory reporting that asset managers, private equity firms, and insurance companies navigate daily. The volume and disparate nature of reporting obligations often result in significant operational challenges, increased costs, and ongoing compliance risks. It is within this context that we welcome Read more…
As a London-based firm with a global presence, we understand the rapidly changing reporting challenges facing investment managers and insurance companies. The adoption of crypto-assets and algorithmic tools like robo-advisors is accelerating, driving a wave of regulatory transformation. Compliance today is no longer about meeting static rules—it’s about anticipating dynamic, Read more…
The SEC and CFTC’s extended compliance date (June 12, 2025) for the recent Form PF amendments is now only one month away. This extension provided additional time for private fund advisers to implement the necessary operational and technological changes required under the updated Form PF reporting framework. 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 Read more…
The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) have released an updated version of their consolidated Q&As on the PRIIPs Key Information Document (KID), dated 5 May 2025. Regular updates to the Q&As ensure that market participants are provided with clear guidance on requirements. This update introduces clarifications affecting packaged retail and insurance-based Read more…
On April 9, 2025, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) released its Final Report on the Common Supervisory Action (CSA) concerning ESG disclosures under the EU Benchmarks Regulation (BMR). Conducted alongside national regulators, the report evaluates how benchmark administrators are applying the BMR’s ESG disclosure requirements—and offers insights that Read more…