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Distribution made up 48% of UCITS costs in ESMA’s sample—but the denominators matter

ESMA’s fund-cost study separates distribution’s share of total costs from inducements’ share of ongoing product costs. Maximum entry charges, actual payments and broker-level fees answer different questions.

13 Nov 2026Analysis6 min read

Regulation & enforcement

SFC maps the 1 November retail-fund transition in new implementation guidance

Hong Kong’s SFC has updated its public-fund guidance ahead of revised rules taking effect on 1 November, setting out application and transition routes for a reform package finalised earlier in October.

30 Oct 2026News2 min read