ESG: The rise of sustainability in the investment management industry

In this episode of the Legal Zeidgeist podcast, AIFMD II takes the centre stage. Kunal Grover, Head of Business Development is joined by Valentin Chantereau to dissect the key highlights of the amendments to AIFMD and what these updates hold for EU and non-EU AIFMs.

As the industry braces for the new regime, discover the proactive steps fund managers need to navigate this new regulatory landscape, with Valentin's insights and guidance.

In this episode of the Legal Zeidgeist podcast, the focus is on the recent  UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) review examining how Authorised Fund Managers (AFMs)  are embedding the Guiding Principles in ESG and sustainable investment funds. Kate Horgan, Business Development Manager is joined by Kwame Taylor, Associate,  at  Zeidler Group to unpack how AFMs are navigating the landscape of ESG and sustainable investment funds through the lens of the Guiding Principles.

Kwame shares his sustainable finance expertise to explore the implications, hurdles, and opportunities unveiled by the FCA's review, and what this means for the future of sustainable investing in the UK market.

In this brief but insightful episode of Legal Zeidgeist, we unpack the Central Bank of Ireland's recent final guidance on the Individual Accountability Framework. Kate Horgan, Business Development Manager, is joined by Daniel O'Leary, Associate, to unravel the Central Bank of Ireland's recent final guidance on the Individual Accountability Framework.

Together, they delve into the pivotal significance of this guidance and dissect its profound implications for financial institutions. Beyond mere regulatory compliance, these guidelines pave the way for a fundamental shift in fostering responsibility and ethical conduct within the industry.

The implementation of the Central Bank's Final Guidance signifies a transformative moment, poised to reshape accountability and standards in the Irish financial sector. Stay tuned for a concise yet comprehensive exploration of these crucial guidelines that are set to redefine the Irish financial landscape.

In this episode of the Legal Zeidgeist podcast,  the US regulatory landscape is unravelled. Kate Horgan, Business Development Manager at Zeidler Group, is joined by colleagues Madeline Gegg and Alex Mercer, Associates in Zeidler's Phoenix office to guide you  g through the maze of Federal, State, and Self-Regulatory Organizations.

Navigating the regulatory landscape demands a comprehensive understanding of each entity's requirements and expectations.  Madeline and Alex demystify the complex regulatory system, outlining the SEC, CFTC, state variations, and entities like FINRA.  Gain insights into the complex US regulatory framework and uncover the strategies necessary for comprehensive compliance in the financial industry.

In this episode of the Legal Zeidgeist podcast, the focus is on Swiss Representative Services for foreign collective investment schemes.  Kate Horgan, Business Development Manager is joined by Josef El Semari and Michael Meier Directors at  Zeidler Group as they delve deep into the intricacies of the  Swiss regulatory landscape.

Josef and Michael unveil the intricacies of Swiss Representative services, peeling back the layers to reveal how these professionals navigate the ever-evolving regulatory terrain. Sharing their expertise as they intricately map out the strategies employed by Swiss Reps, ensuring seamless compliance and fostering a conducive environment for foreign collective investment schemes.

In this episode of the Legal Zeidgeist podcast, Kunal Grover, Head of Business Development is joined by Arne Zeidler, CEO and Founder of Zeidler Group to discuss how US and non-European managers can seamlessly navigate the perceived complexity of regulations and roadblocks and instead raise assets successfully in Europe.
Arne details a roadmap of a four-step ladder of entry points for non-EU managers to successfully enter the EU consisting of the pre-marketing regime, national private placement regime (NPPR), appointing a third-party management company and an establishment of a European base.

In this episode of the Legal Zeidgeist podcast, the focus is on a fund's marketing communications. Kunal Grover, Head of Business Development, is joined by Robert Boyle, Head of Legal Ireland to discuss the fast-approaching European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) marketing communication guidelines.
With the guidelines coming into force on 2 February 2022, Robert answers the most frequently asked questions that he and his team receive relating to the marketing guidelines. 

In this Legal Zeidgeist episode, Associate Brigid Dolan is joined by Elisa Forletta-Fehrenberg, Head of ESG, to provide a brief but comprehensive analysis of what has been happening in the world of ESG in the UK right now. 
Elisa and Brigid discuss the recently published FCA guiding principles on ESG for investment funds, the UK Government's roadmap for Green Finance and Sustainability Disclosure Requirements (SDR) to ensure asset managers are aware of what is potentially coming down the regulatory track.

In this Legal Zeidgeist episode, Head of Business Development Kunal Grover sits down with Thilo Zeidler, CFO and Product Owner to discuss transaction costs. 
As a former Head of a Trading Desk, Thilo has a detailed understanding of the various needs and challenges such as cost pressures and reporting compliance. With a wide range of methodologies available to approach transaction costs, Thilo shares his practical experience to provide a succinct synopsis of how asset managers can best manage transaction costs and calculations. 

 In this Legal Zeidgeist episode, Legal Researcher, Sabir Musthafa, is joined by Senior Associate, Sarah Noville, to discuss how investment management firms can keep pace with regulatory change in multiple jurisdictions.
Providing an overview of questions that compliance professionals should consider from the outset, Sarah outlines the advantages and disadvantages of various approaches and how technology can assist. 
Sarah also provides her best practice insights on how various departments in asset management firms such as sales and marketing, compliance and regulatory reporting can all sing from the same regulatory compliance hymn sheet.