AIFMD Update: CP13/9

FSA releases second consultation paper on AIFMD
Out With The Old…

Further information provided ahead of cut-over to FCA on 1 April
Status Disclosure

New status disclosure requirements for FCA cut-over
FCA Business Plan

Reiterates more ‘proactive’ approach and highlights areas of interest such as conflicts and corporate access
FCA Risk Outlook

Priority risks include design of certain products and services, lack of oversight of distribution channels and poor understanding of risk and return
Corporate Access

FSA looking into issue of firms using clients’ money to pay for corporate access
AML Update

HM Treasury has updated its list of problem jurisdictions
Venture Capital and Social Entrepreneurship Funds: European Label

Adoption of EU-wide passport and uniform requirements for such collective investment undertakings