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The European Commission expects to provide more clarity on the proposed supervisory standards for Eltifs, Europe’s new long-term investment funds, in the coming weeks, an EU official said on Tuesday.

In response to questions by Investment Officer, the official confirmed the Commission is currently considering the draft regulatory and technical standards under the updated regime for Eltif funds. The standards, known as ‘RTS’, were proposed a month ago by the European Securities and Markets Authority, Esma.

The trade association representing Europe’s fund and asset management sector has urged the executive body of the European Union to ensure that the correct technical standards are introduced. These standards are regarded as vital for the success of the new regime for European Long Term Investment Funds, known as Eltif 2.0.

This week’s overview of transfers, appointments, promotions and other people news includes updates from Euroclear, Arrow Global, Partners Group and KPMG Luxembourg.

In the private equity (PE) market, a significant shift is occurring as Limited Partners (LPs) increasingly demand the release of funds from older investments before considering new commitments. This change comes amidst a backdrop of unprecedented levels of “dry powder” - uninvested capital within PE firms.

European financial services had witnessed a marked decline in global market share over the past 15 years, particularly within the asset management sector. While reviewing the competitiveness of Europe’s financial sector, OMFIF and Luxembourg for Finance have identified Europe’s strengths and weaknesses.

The European Union’s Retail Investment Strategy is teetering on a tightrope.

The risks of the El Niño weather phenomenon can be approached as an opportunity, but large investors are showing caution and prefer not to seek out these risks. Quantifying the effects of this and other climate factors is complicated enough. 

As the clock ticks down to the much-anticipated launch of the revamped EU regime for European Long-Term Investment Funds (Eltifs), the private markets world is abuzz with anticipation and a dash of uncertainty.

Higher interest rates, the pace at which central banks will cut rates, a possible recession and regulations on sustainability and digitalisation. In their expectations for 2024, Investment Officer experts and columnists name these as the key themes. 

In the line-up below, our columnists and knowledge experts tell what challenges they expect within their field for the coming year. Which immediately answers the question about which topics you can expect contributions from them in 2024.

A series of significant lawsuits highlight a core principle of the US economy: political agendas are personal, while investor returns are paramount.