Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been part of the European market since 2000, experiencing immense success over the years. Traditionally, ETFs are associated with passive investment strategies that track indices. While this remains true for the majority of ETFs, a growing shift towards actively managed ETFs has emerged in recent years.

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In the world of asset servicing, the transfer agent (TA) plays a key role that now extends far beyond recordkeeping and settlement agent services. Handling such a broad range of fund types and a plethora of investment rules, all within a highly-complex distribution chain, the TA provides essential support to fund promoters who distribute their funds around the world.

European Sustainable Development Week provide an opportunity for CACEIS to confirm the group’s environmental, social and governance priorities and commitments.

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With 750 expert staff across 14 countries, PERES is a European market leader, taking the No.1 spot in France and Luxembourg in terms of custody, and ranking among the top 5 groups in 6 other key European jurisdictions, with almost €630bn under depositary and over €300bn under administration. With a clientele of top tier investment companies across Europe, the UK and the US, PERES is Europe’s leading asset servicing provider for non-listed European funds.

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CACEIS is the first asset servicing group to obtain Digital Asset Service Provider (DSAP) status in France, and plans to extend its existing service offer with a fund unit tokenisation solution that opens up blockchain-based distribution possibilities. 

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Europe’s MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulation dated as of 31^st May 2023, came into force partially on 30^th June 2024 for the regulation of stablecoins (tokens indexed on a stable asset like a security or a coin) and will be fully applicable to all crypto assets as of 30^th December 2024. The creation of a harmonised EU framework for crypto-assets is a key milestone for the sector’s progress and keep Europe ahead in the appreciation of this emerging industry. 

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