Analysis & Insights
Some Light out of the Brexit Tunnel
01 Feb 2019
The news of the co-operation agreements being agreed are significant, as under both the UCITS and AIFM directives, such an agreement must exist between EU member states and third-country regulators (which the UK's FCA will become upon a hard Brexit) to enable managers from that third country manage funds in the relevant EU member state.
The co-operation agreements will also ensure continued close co-operation and information sharing between the FCA and EU27 competent authorities.
Whilst an orderly exit in the form of a withdrawal agreement and transition period remains optimal, these co-operation agreements should at least minimise the potential for disruption for the asset management sector.