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Protection of investors in case of NAV calculation error and correction of the consequences resulting from non-compliance with the investment rules applicable to undertakings for collective investment
Unterforen: I. The Treatment of NAV Calculation Errors, II. The Compensation of the Consequences resulting from Non-Compliance with the Investment Rules applicable to UCIs

on investor protection in case of NAV calculation errors, non-compliance with investment rules and other types of errors at UCI level

The European Accessibility Act, which applies after 28 June 2024, is a directive that aims to improve the functioning of the internal market for accessible products and services, by removing barriers created by divergent rules in Member States. These products and services include, inter alia, consumer banking services.

investment rules, such as rules on eligible assets, portfolio management techniques and investment restrictions set out by various laws, rules, circulars and regulations applicable to UCIs, including the EU regulations
Unterforen: Breaches, Cluster Munition Ban, UCITS Eligible Assets Directive

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On 24th of May 2023, as part of the Capital Markets Union Action Plan, the European Commission (EC) unveiled their proposals for the EU Retail Investment Strategy. These proposals are designed to enhance protections for investors as the Commission hopes to increase retail investor participation in capital markets.
The EU’s Retail Investment Strategy (RIS), which includes the concept of Value for Money (VfM), primarily focuses on costs, which could end up being contrary to the client’s best interest.
Unterforen: Value for Money (VfM)

The Consumer Duty came into force for open products and services on 31 July 2023. Under the Duty, firms must act to deliver good outcomes for retail customers. Firms should aim to continuously address issues that risk causing consumer harm.
The four consumer outcomes give further detail on expectations for the core elements of a consumer/firm lifecycle. Firms will need to demonstrate they are able to achieve good outcomes across these stages and to the standards set out in the cross-cutting rules. The needs of vulnerable customers also need to be met so that they can achieve the same outcomes.
Unterforen: Consumer Understanding, Price and Value, Product and Services, Consumer Support