EP endorses package on the cross-border distribution of collective investment funds
On 16 April 2019, the European Parliament adopted in first reading a set of harmonized rules on the cross-border distribution of collective investment funds, addressing amongst others:
- pre-marketing under AIFMD
- the content of marketing materials
- fees or charges levied by NCAs
- the application of the PRIIPS KID (postponed until 31 December 2021)
- facilities available to investors
- the de-notification of cross-border marketing arrangements
The legislative package comprises of a proposed Directive amending the AIFMD and the UCITS-D and a proposed Regulation which have been sent to the Council for formal adoption, signature and publication in the Official Journal of the EU.
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