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Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 & Edinburgh/Mansion House Reforms
The Financial Services and Markets Act 2023 & Edinburgh / Mansion House Reforms will be occupying minds for a while to come.
Read MoreHow are AI and Big Data relevant to the Asset Management Industry?
Two of the biggest buzzword phrases that look set to transform the world in which we live in the near future are AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Big Data.
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Read MoreISC Newsletter July 2023
In this newsletter, read about our latest recruit Patrick Ralison FCCA, MSc., our recent Regulatory Change Forum, and market insights from our experienced consultants.
Read MoreWelcome to our newest team member Patrick Ralison
ISC are pleased to announce that Patrick Ralison has joined the team as our Senior Consultant
Read MoreKey Challenges faced by Asset Managers under US T+1
As anyone in the asset management industry will know, there is a 28th May 2024, implementation date for the move to T+1 settlement for transactions in US cash equities, corporate debt, and unit investment trusts. The transition to a T+1 settlement cycle in the US will have a significant impact on asset management firms.
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Read MoreUnintentional Greenwashing – Product Classification Challenges for Asset Managers
As mentioned in our previous post on ESG investing, unintentional greenwashing is something that every asset manager needs to avoid. In this post we explore the issues faced when categorising products for which ESG characteristics are claimed. Here we offer some suggestions for the key activities that managers can take to minimise the risk of unintentionally categorising products (e.g., claiming article 8 or 9 status when the product in question does not meet the appropriate criteria under regulatory scrutiny), particularly given the reputational damage that could be suffered having promoted an inappropriately categorised product to the market:-
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