At the end of January, Arendt held its annual UCITS State of Play event, bringing together several renowned speakers to discuss the main trends impacting the UCITS market and what to expect for the year ahead.
The event commenced with an introduction by Michèle Eisenhuth, Partner in the Investment Management practice and Co-Chair of Arendt, while the panel discussion was moderated by Florence Stainier, also a Partner in the Investment Management practice.
“This event was an excellent opportunity for our clients to gain insights into the main trends, opportunities, and challenges for the UCITS market from an outstanding lineup of guest speakers,” said Florence Stainier. “Not only did we explore the key geopolitical and economic trends of 2024 but also how these developments could shape the UCITS market and its regulatory framework in 2025. It was great to hear how much our clients have appreciated the discussion whose outcome will help them to face challenges and take opportunities in 2025 and beyond.”
What will have the biggest impact on the UCITS market? The key topics discussed during the panel discussion included:
- Macroeconomic overview and forecast: Paul Donovan, Chief Economist of UBS Global Wealth Management.
- Trends in client appetite: Gisèle Dueñas Leiva, Head of Manager Research Sales EMEA, BlackRock.
- Luxembourg regulator’s perspective: Laurent Van Burik, Head of Unit Investment Funds, Regulation, International and Enforcement at the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF).
- Adapting service offering: Riccardo Lamanna, State Street Country Head for Luxembourg.
According to Arendt, The UCITS State of Play event is a key example of their leadership on the UCITS market and its commitment to supporting its clients in their strategic decisions throughout the fund’s entire lifecycle
