Ireland – CB Updates UCITS FAQs

Ireland – CB Updates UCITS FAQs

On 10 September 2021, IRE CB issued updated FAQs on UCITS.

  • IRE CB issued 33rd edition of FAQs on UCITS so as to assist in limiting uncertainty.
  • Follows IRE CB June 2021 issued FAQs, including on charity distributions.
  • And follows IRE CB July 2021 issue of the 32nd edition of its UCITS FAQs.

UCITS FAQs

  • Topics covered include investments in open-ended non-UCITS investment funds.
  • Also covers implementation of ESMA guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues.
  • Includes permitted markets for UCITS; master-feeder UCITS; UCITS ETF; past performance data; UCITS ICAV; UCITS depositaries; guaranteed UCITS.
  • In addition, US bank holding companies; closed ended funds; fees and charges; notification of legal proceedings; depositary obligations; assessing liquidity.
  • Questions also on disclosures in reports; investment restrictions; repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements; outward marketing; prospectus disclosures.