Administration

Administrative functions underpin the success of fund groups operations, with a requirement to constantly review, monitor and adjust to market and internal demands. Here we provide the latest views from leading operators in administrative roles on asset servicing, technology, data, compliance, and strategy.

UK financial watchdog labelled “incompetent” in bruising report

The regulator took a barrage of hits of the past few weeks, which could highlight areas to watch for fund operators.

What are the AI washing risks for fund operators?

The risks of AI washing are becoming more apparent, more legislation and regulation is coming to fruition – so what will it mean?

What will institutional investment marketing look like in an age of AI?

Industry leaders gathered at an exclusive conference in London to discuss marketing networks in the modern age – what does the industry need to kno...

FRC stewardship code consultation launched

Regulator said transparency is key to reforms to the UK's stewardship code.

FCA sets out temporary measures for companies on ‘naming and marketing’ sustainability rules

The UK regulator offers temporary flexibility to comply with ‘naming and marketing’ rules under its Sustainability Di...

Why fund operators need to back test more frequently

Matthew Stiling, Senior Operational Due Diligence Analyst, Investcorp-Tages, discusses best practices for fair valuations, proprietary models, and enhancing data int...

Anti-greenwashing rules seeing market changes

New legislation and stakeholder expectations have shaken the market around ESG as greenwashing accusations fears drive change.

ESMA announces naming standardisation guidelines for funds

New advice aimed to add more structure to ESG, impact investing, and other sustainability-related investment and fund management practices, but ind...

FCA publishes greenwashing guidance

The Financial Conduct Authority has published its finalised anti greenwashing rule guidance among the wider SDR implementation process.
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