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On June 17, the European Commission published proposals to strengthen the European securitization market. A well-functioning securitization market can contribute to the objectives of the Savings and Investment Union. Think of increasing the financing possibilities for SMEs and contributing to the financing of the green and digital transitions. From DUFAS we endorse the importance of strengthening the European securitization market, but also see risks in the current proposal. Therefore, we have prepared a position paper with suggestions to adjust the proposals.
On August 29, we responded to the consultation on the Implementation Act for the Prevention of Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Iwt). We endorse the purpose of the law and support the government's commitment to a burden-free implementation, without additional national obligations.
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Amsterdam, June 20, 2025 - The European Commission's proposed Savings and Investment Union (SIU) aims to take another step in the integration of European capital markets. This strategy aims to improve the flow of savings into investment, remove barriers to cross-border capital movements and strengthen Europe's competitiveness.
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In April, the Ministry of Finance published the Consultation on Implementation of the Amended AIFM and UCITS Directive Act. DUFAS responded to this consultation. In our response, we have drawn attention to a number of clarifications and recommendations to align the implementation as closely as possible with the text of the European directives, the existing Dutch legislative framework and market practice.
On May 2nd, the European Commission published a Call for Evidence on the revision of the rules on sustainable finance disclosures. DUFAS has submitted a response to this consultation.
Manouk Fles has been with DUFAS for almost three years now as regulatory affairs manager. In that capacity, one week she deals with the developments of the capital markets union, the next week with anti-money laundering legislation or the relationship with regulators. So a variety of topics, but one of her major focuses is "retail investing. In plain human language: investing by people like you and me.
In this call, we will bring you up to speed in 1.5 hours on all the legal and tax topics currently affecting our industry and lobbying activities. That means updates from all of our committees and expert groups. You will receive the link to attend immediately after registering via this form. Don't forget to put it in your calendar. Please note, this event is for DUFAS members only.
Sandra Klaver supervises investment firms and institutions at De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). She has worked at DNB since September 2022, having previously been a supervisor at the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) for a long time. With this background, she has now experienced the supervision of the financial sector from multiple perspectives. In this interview, Sandra talks about the importance of reporting to the regulator and why it is important for asset managers to have their data quality in order.
In late February, the European Commission published the "Omnibus I" package, which includes proposals to simplify the sustainable finance framework. The proposals include CSRD reporting and CSDD due diligence legislation. From DUFAS, we have prepared a position statement on this.
On February 26, as part of the Omnibus I package, the European Commission published a consultation on simplifying reporting on the European Taxonomy for Sustainable Economic Activities. To this we have responded from DUFAS
On February 26, as part of the Omnibus I package, the European Commission published a consultation on simplifying reporting on the European Taxonomy for Sustainable Economic Activities. We responded to this from DUFAS.
In this series, we engage with leading figures from the asset management industry and around it. This time we spoke with Judith Boom, committee chair of Fund Regulation & Investment Services and active in daily life as a lawyer at APG Asset Management.
In November, the European Commission announced the "Omnibus proposal." From DUFAS, we drafted a position statement on this. For a sustainable economy, access to reliable data is essential.
