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Ignities Europe: Costs rise for fund houses looking to bring ACD in-house
Financial Times: Outlook for Odey and issues with remaining funds
RBS International: Merits of Independent Depositary Oversight
Financial Times: Marketplace Consolidation
Citywire: FCA to get tough on ACDs
Money Marketing: In-House ACD Model Enquiries on the rise after faith in external ACD Model is questioned by Managers
Financial Times: Fund Managers Under Pressure, focus on Liquidity
Citywire: Concerns around the FCA review of ACDs
Financial Times: Issues with the ACD model that the Woodford case has exposed
BBC: Due Diligence Requirements and Increase in scrutiny
Investment Week: FCA Probe into ACDs
Financial Times: FCA review into the role of the depositary
European interest in UK ACD Marketplace
Tuesday 4th April 2023
Ryan Johnson
Many European providers of MANCO services still see huge value in entering the UK Marketplace to become an ACD also for clients who want exposure on both sides of the water. However being a MANCO is far easier than becoming an ACD and we are finding that when firms are investigating there are some significant differences which can be challenging. Full article…
FCA regulation proposed changes for the ACD and marketplace
Thursday 30th March 2023
Ryan Johnson
The first draft of the FCA proposed changes to the ACD marketplace has been drafted and should hopefully result in some positive oversight changes to the fund ranges. Full article available to clients, to subscribe and…
Rishi Sunak Discussion about the Economy and Financial Services
Thursday 23rd March 2023
Ryan Johnson
Really great to catch up with Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister who outlined his focus and support for Financial Services and the Economy
New large ACD on the horizon...
Saturday 18th February 2023
Ryan Johnson
With news coming through that the largest ACD is to be aquired by a UK existing ACD creating in effect the newest largest ACD, we look at what this may mean for the industry and whether or not this will be a new fresh ACD or the same old... This announcement will come as no surprise…
Assessment Of Value (AOV) Round 4, what have we learnt
Tuesday 3rd January 2023
Ryan Johnson
Having now witnessed and reviewed over 400 AOVs across the marketplace it is evident that we are still someway off the ideal and perfect AOV both in content, categories and grading (rating). Too many providers have the freedom and flexibility to develop and create whatever they wish without following any standard application or template. This we don't feel has yet had the desired outcome…
FCA Regulation Change predictions for 2023
Thursday 22nd December 2022
Ryan Johnson
Following a year of normality in the sense of no longer a worldwide pandemic controlling everything we do, we have had a year of finding how business as usual will look for the government and regulator in regards to the Financial Services Industry. No longer does the regulator need to consider or consult with ESMA or any other regulated industry as…
Will the new FCA regulation be able to deal with failing ACD oversight in the future?
Tuesday 6th December 2022
Ryan Johnson
In this article we discuss the new FCA regulation that aims at tightening the rules, role of the ACD and the possible actions which may become enforceable, should the Fund Manager or ACD fail. Full article available to clients, to subscribe and receive access to all articles please email, requests@lloydexpert.co.uk
ACD Capital Adequacy will increase possibly upto 5 times...
Friday 18th November 2022
Ryan Johnson
In the latest signs from the regulator it is clear that the level of Capital Adequacy will increase and could even multiple as much as 5 times the current level in order to provide sufficient 'protection' to the industry and investors. Full article available to clients, to subscribe and receive access to all articles please email, requests@lloydexpert.co.uk
Gaps and weaknesses in the next round of Assessment of Value (AoV)
Wednesday 2nd November 2022
Lloyd Expert Consultancy Ltd
With the recent publication of many funds AoV we once again see a common theme in gaps and weaknesses across 80% of the funds in the marketplace. The regulator (FCA) has confirmed its concerns in these areas and may start to take action for those funds and fund boards who are not applying the AoV requirements... Full article available to clients,…
Meeting with the Prime Minister on Financial Services
Thursday 27th October 2022
Ryan Johnson
Delighted to have met with his RT Hon Rishi Sunak at a recent event where he was very well informed and equally concerned about the challenges the UK and Financial Services industry faces...
Common failings by the Authorised Corporate Director (ACD)
Tuesday 18th October 2022
Lloyd Expert Consultancy Ltd
In this article we provide a comprehensive list of elements that most ACDs are failing in and why the regulator (FCA) is right in insisting on better standards... Full article available to clients, to subscribe and receive access to all articles please email, requests@lloydexpert.co.uk
Implementation guide to Consumer Duty...
Tuesday 11th October 2022
Lloyd Expert Consultancy Ltd
We are offering all clients a free implementation guide for consumer duty in line with the regulator (FCA) requirements. Full article available to clients, to subscribe and receive access to all articles please email, requests@lloydexpert.co.uk
Why, now more than ever, its best practice to review the Authorised Corporate Director (ACD) market at least every 3 years...
Friday 7th October 2022
Ryan Johnson
We are often engaged by clients regarding the role and options of external ACDs and moreso since the high profile case why having an understanding and alternative ACD in mind is useful. That said the industry has never been as active with mergers, new entrants and clients moving the ACD internally... Full article available to clients, to subscribe and receive access to all articles…
Truly honoured and privileged to pay respect to her Majesty
Sunday 18th September 2022
Lloyd Expert Consultancy Ltd
Lloyd Expert Consultancy were this evening honoured to pay respects to her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, while lying in state, on behalf of Lloyd Expert Consultancy, our family and all clients. A truly moving and memorable moment in history for a remarkable lady who…
Lloyd Expert Office will be closed for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Sunday 11th September 2022
Lloyd Expert Consultancy
Monday 19th September 2022 - Office will be closed as a mark of respect for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Funeral