EU Commission Launches Consultation on Barriers to Cross Border Distribution of Investment Funds

On 2 June 2016 the European Commission launched a public consultation on Capital Markets Union action on cross border distribution of funds (UCITS, AIF, ELTIF, EUVECA and EUSEF) across the EU. In particular, the consultation is seeking comment on certain barriers, including:
- Marketing restrictions: EU funds marketed cross-border are usually required to comply with national requirements set by…