Brussels, Belgium – MFA issued the following statement in response to the European Commission’s Savings and Investment Union (SIU) strategy report.
“The alternative asset management industry supports the aims of the Savings and Investments Union. Reducing fragmentation, boosting liquidity, and enhancing the securitisation framework for investors will attract investment and strengthen EU capital markets. However, critical elements are missing. Simplifying transaction reporting requirements and right-sizing the short sale disclosure framework will make EU markets more efficient and globally competitive. MFA will continue working with EU policymakers on reforms to enhance markets and drive growth.” — Rob Hailey, MFA Head of EMEA Government Affairs
Read MFA’s recommendations to the European Commission to enhance EU capital markets here.
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About the global alternative asset management industry
The global alternative asset management industry — including hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds — serves thousands of public and private pension funds, charitable endowments, foundations, and other global institutional investors. The industry provides portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns to help meet their funding obligations and return targets throughout the economic cycle.
About MFA
Managed Funds Association (MFA), based in Washington, D.C., New York City, Brussels, and London, represents the global alternative asset management industry. MFA’s mission is to advance the ability of alternative asset managers to raise capital, invest it, and generate returns for their beneficiaries. MFA advocates on behalf of its membership and convenes stakeholders to address global regulatory, operational, and business issues. MFA has more than 180 fund manager members, including traditional hedge funds, private credit funds, and hybrid funds, that employ a diverse set of investment strategies. Member firms help pension plans, university endowments, charitable foundations, and other institutional investors diversify their investments, manage risk, and generate attractive returns throughout the economic cycle.
