Speakers
Session overview
This session will examine the main market, product, digitalisation and tokenisation trends shaping the European asset management sector and assess whether EU fund product and digital frameworks remain fit for purpose to support innovation, the competitiveness of the fund sector and the objectives of the SIU.
Points of discussion
1. Market and product trends
How is the European asset management sector evolving in terms of scale, market structure, product innovation and technology use? What role could tokenisation play in the evolution of fund products, operations and distribution? What do these trends imply for the competitiveness of the EU fund sector and the contribution of asset management to the SIU? How do these developments compare with trends observed in other major asset management jurisdictions, including the UK?
2. Evolution of product frameworks and eligible asset requirements
Are EU fund product frameworks fit for purpose to support product innovation, the competitiveness of the fund sector and the objectives of the SIU? What should be the main priorities of the UCITS eligible-assets review and of possible initiatives on venture and growth capital funds? Are EU digital frameworks sufficiently adapted to support the digitalisation of the fund sector and the use of tokenisation and what further action may be needed at EU or national level? How do EU product and digital policy approaches compare to other jurisdictions?