ESMA_QA_1105
Topic
ETFs
11/07/2013
Subject Matter
ESMA’s guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues - Information to be inserted in the prospectus UCITS
Question
Do the provisions on Index-tracking UCITS also apply to UCITS ETFs?
Level 1 Regulation
Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive (UCITS) Directive 2009/65/EC
ESMA_QA_1103
Topic
ETFs
11/07/2013
Subject Matter
ESMA’s guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues - Information to be inserted in the prospectus
Question
Can the prospectus of an index-tracking UCITS mention both replication methodologies (physical and synthetic replication)?
Level 1 Regulation
Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive (UCITS) Directive 2009/65/EC
ESMA_QA_1110
Topic
Efficient portfolio management (EPM) techniques
15/03/2013
Subject Matter
ESMA’s guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues - Efficient portfolio management techniques
Question
According to paragraph 28 of the guidelines, UCITS should disclose the identity of the entity(ies) to which the direct and indirect costs and fees are paid and indicate if these are related parties to the UCITS management company or the depositary. Where should this information be disclosed?
Level 1 Regulation
Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive (UCITS) Directive 2009/65/EC
ESMA_QA_1109
Topic
Efficient portfolio management (EPM) techniques
15/03/2013
Subject Matter
ESMA’s guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues - Efficient portfolio management techniques
Question
In some jurisdictions, UCITS management companies may also act as securities lending agents. In this case, what information should be provided to investors?
Level 1 Regulation
Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive (UCITS) Directive 2009/65/EC
ESMA_QA_1108
Topic
Efficient portfolio management (EPM) techniques
15/03/2013
Subject Matter
ESMA’s guidelines on ETFs and other UCITS issues - Efficient portfolio management techniques
Question
According to the guidelines, all revenues arising from efficient portfolio management techniques, net of direct and indirect operational costs, should be returned to the UCITS. Does this mean that securities lending agents should not be paid for their services?
Level 1 Regulation
Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities Directive (UCITS) Directive 2009/65/EC