‘Raif structures now surpass specialised investment funds’
The latest CSSF data reveals a decline in new registrations of Luxembourg alternative investment funds since the first quarter of this year. However, reserved alternative investment funds continue to demonstrate resilience, driven by recent legislative updates and steady demand.
Efama reports Є278 bln in fund outflows for last year
European Ucits and AIF investment funds experienced net outflows of 278 billion euro last year, the biggest level since the financial crisis of 2008, according to industry statistics compiled by the European Fund and Asset Management Association, Efama.
Alternatives inflows rebound, buoyed by Luxembourg
Inflows into alternative investment funds in Europe rebounded in November when compared to massive outflows during October, as inflows for Ucits funds fell significantly, according to data released by the European Fund and Asset Management Association, or Efama.
Raif becoming vehicle of choice for alternatives
An alternative investment vehicle that relatively swiftly established itself in Luxembourg continued to become more popular last year, an analysis of data filed with the country’s business register shows. If growth continues at the current pace, Luxembourg will be home to more than 2,000 such funds, known as Raifs, by the end of this year.
Regulators to examine investment fund valuation
Top-level European securities markets regulator ESMA (European Securities and Markets Authority) has announced it will be examining the valuation of UCITS and open-ended alternative investment funds (AIFs) across the EU.