Sustainability claims need to be fair, clear, not misleading

Financial supervisors across Europe are actively providing industry guidance on sustainability claims that financial firms attach to their products. EU-level guidance calls for communications with investors that is fair, clear and not misleading. In Luxembourg, CSSF has outlined its expectations of investment fund managers in a thematic review published in August.

No future for undue costs

Costs of retail investor products have been designated as strategic priorities for supervision in the EU. All market players need guidance on the concept of “undue costs”, argue Tom Loonen and Jan Saalfrank at Pinsent Masons, an Investment Officer knowledge partner.

The Netherlands presents enticing options for AIFs

Benefiting from a favourable business climate, robust infrastructure, and a strategic position as a gateway to Europe, the Netherlands presents enticing options for fund managers seeking practical and tax-friendly solutions in the alternative investment fund (AIF) space, write Tom Loonen and Jan Saalfrank of Pinsent Masons.