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Erika Korthof – Senior supervisor asset management at AFM
In this series, we engage with leading figures from the asset management industry and beyond. This time we spoke with Erika Korthof, senior asset management supervisor at the Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets. In this role, she deals with licensing applications from investment firms, investment fund managers and crowdfunding service providers, among others. In this interview, she talks more about what it's like to work for the AFM, the relationship with the asset management industry and DUFAS, and why professionals from the industry are very valuable to the AFM.
Anouk van Brug – VVD MEP
In this series, we put three questions to leading figures from the asset management industry and around it. This time we spoke with Anouk van Brug, MEP for the VVD. Anouk, 32, grew up in Amsterdam on a houseboat and currently lives in Scheveningen. Last summer she was elected to the European Parliament and took a seat in the ECON committee. In this interview, we discuss her role within this committee, which is responsible for all financial sector-related issues.
Cécile Rozé – Manager of Corporate Sustainability at PGGM
In this series, we engage with leading figures in the asset management industry and beyond. This time we spoke with Cecile Roze, Manager of Corporate Sustainability at PGGM. In this role, Cécile signed the CFA DEI code on behalf of PGGM. This is a guideline that helps companies develop internal diversity. In this interview, she talks more about PGGM's inclusion, equality and diversity policy and the value of the CFA DEI code.
Introducing: Daan Zebel
Welcome to the DUFAS team! From October 1, 2024, Daan Zebel will join our team as manager of regulatory affairs. DUFAS is pleased to welcome Daan as a new team member. His knowledge and experience make him a valuable addition to the team. To get to know him better, we asked Daan a few questions.
UBO definition for Common Account Funds
In June 2024, the final texts of the European AML Package were published, including the new Anti-Money Laundering Regulation (AMLR), which establishes rules to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. In this memo, we focus on the impact of this regulation on the definition of UBOs in common account funds (FGRs).
DUFAS reaction Budget Day and coalition program.
A busy week in political The Hague. Last Friday the new cabinet presented its coalition program and today the million note was presented to the House of Representatives during Prinsjesdag. Both a first for the Schoof administration. A new cabinet with new coalition partners and new ideas. From DUFAS we would like to bring you up to date on the five issues of importance to the sector.
DUFAS responds to the EBA-ESMA Discussion Paper Call for Advice on the Investment firms prudential framework
In June, EBA and ESMA published a Discussion Paper on the call for evidence regarding the prudential framework for investment firms. From DUFAS, we responded to this call for evidence addressing in particular the inclusion in the scope of IFR and IFD of activities of fund managers authorized to provide MiFID services.
Sustainable investment labels
ESMA published its ideas on the revision of the sustainability framework on July 24. It is good, including for financial parties, to start thinking now about what needs to be done to take the framework into its next phase.
DUFAS responds to bill on international sanctions measures
In June, the State Department published the draft International Sanctions Bill. With this bill, the government intends to replace and modernize the current Sanctions Act 1977.
Introducing: Gerwin van de Steeg
Welcome to the DUFAS team! We are very happy with our new colleague Gerwin van de Steeg as regulatory affairs manager. His knowledge and experience make him a valuable addition to the team. To get to know Gerwin better, we asked him a few questions.
Facts and figures of the Dutch Asset Management sector
Through EFAMA, we have compiled a comprehensive fact sheet with the most important facts and figures about the Dutch Asset Management sector. This fact sheet offers a clear overview of the most recent developments and trends within the sector, and is a tool for anyone interested in the dynamics of asset management in the Netherlands.
EFAMA publishes factbook 2024
In June, EFAMA, the European industry association, published its 2024 factbook. This contains an in-depth analysis of key trends and developments in the fund industry, both within and outside Europe. It also provides a range of data on the market, funds and trends.