The European authorities were keen to further enhance the efficiency of the UCITS framework by adopting the UCITS IV measures that aim at facilitating cross-border activities of UCITS funds. For instance, the UCITS IV Directive introduces the concept of a European passport for a UCITS management company whilst ensuring a common framework for
the organization and structure of such management companies throughout Europe. This new framework, largely inspired from the MiFID Directive, will apply to all UCITS management companies, regardless of whether the European passport is used or not, as well as to self-managed UCITS.
We are happy to provide you with an overview of the key requirements that UCITS management companies will be subject to. Should you have queries on this topic, our UCITS professionals will be happy to discuss these with you.