Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive 2011

ESMA Work Programme 2024: focus on digital change and the green transition

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Jeudi, septembre 28, 2023

ESMA Work Programme 2024: focus on digital change and the green transition

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  • ESMA Work Programme 2024: focus on digital change and the green transition
    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU’s financial market regulator and supervisor, today publishes its work programme for 2024.
  • By fostering effective regulation and supervision of the European capital markets, ESMA contributes to addressing the challenges faced by the EU and its citizens.
  • Verena Ross, Chair of ESMA, said:
    “The implementation of a number of significant legislative projects will shape ESMA’s work and responsibilities in 2024.
  • In the digital finance area ESMA will conclude the work on technical standards and guidelines in relation to the MiCA regulation and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

The Harbourfront Group Announces Julie Smulders’ Appointment to Chief Operating Officer of Willoughby Asset Management

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Vendredi, septembre 22, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- the Harbourfront Group of companies (“the Group,” which includes Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc.,) today announced the appointment of Julie Smulders as Chief Operating Officer of Willoughby Asset Management Inc. (“Willoughby”), the Investment Fund Manager member of the Group.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Sept. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- the Harbourfront Group of companies (“the Group,” which includes Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc.,) today announced the appointment of Julie Smulders as Chief Operating Officer of Willoughby Asset Management Inc. (“Willoughby”), the Investment Fund Manager member of the Group.
  • “Julie Smulders is a strong executive in Canada’s asset management space with extensive experience in investment operations at financial institutions,” says Danny Popescu, Chief Executive Officer of the Harbourfront Group.
  • Previously, Smulders played an instrumental role in the development of the Group’s fund operations in her role with Willoughby as Director, Fund Operations.
  • As Chief Operating Officer of Willoughby, Smulders will focus on the operational framework, including fund operations, fund accounting, and overall process improvements.

Skipper's Booking Engine is available on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace

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Jeudi, septembre 21, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skipper, a provider of hotel reservations software and a proud member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced their industry leading Booking Engine is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be integrated with OPERA Cloud and OPERA v5.5 Platforms and above via Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP). Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Skipper, a provider of hotel reservations software and a proud member of Oracle PartnerNetwork (OPN), today announced their industry leading Booking Engine is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be integrated with OPERA Cloud and OPERA v5.5 Platforms and above via Oracle Hospitality Integration Platform (OHIP) .
  • Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a centralized repository of enterprise applications offered by Oracle and Oracle partners.
  • Oracle Cloud Marketplace is a one-stop shop for Oracle customers seeking trusted business applications offering unique business solutions, including ones that extend Oracle Cloud Applications.
  • "Skipper's participation in Oracle Cloud Marketplace further extends our commitment to the Oracle community and enables customers to easily reap the benefits of the Skipper Booking Engine.

ESMA publishes 2022 UCITS and AIFMD sanction reports

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Mardi, juillet 18, 2023

ESMA publishes 2022 UCITS and AIFMD sanction reports

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  • ESMA publishes 2022 UCITS and AIFMD sanction reports
    The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA), the EU securities markets regulator, today publishes its 2022 reports on the use by National Competent Authorities (NCAs) of sanctions under the Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities (UCITS) and the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD).
  • Some highlights from the data
    - UCITS sanctions: In 2022, 9 NCAs imposed a total of 38 penalties, compared with 61 penalties issued by 12 NCAs in 2021.
  • - AIFMD sanctions: In 2022, 10 NCAs issued a total amount of penalties of €2.5M, compared to €42.9M in 2021.
  • - 16 NCAs did not impose any sanction either under the UCITS Directive or the AIFMD during this period.

The Harbourfront Group Announces Leonard Trigg’s Appointment to President of Willoughby Asset Management

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Mercredi, avril 26, 2023

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- the Harbourfront Group of companies (“the Group”), which includes Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of Leonard Trigg to President of Willoughby Asset Management Inc. (“Willoughby”), the Investment Fund Manager member of the Group.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- the Harbourfront Group of companies (“the Group”), which includes Harbourfront Wealth Management Inc., is pleased to announce the promotion of Leonard Trigg to President of Willoughby Asset Management Inc. (“Willoughby”), the Investment Fund Manager member of the Group.
  • “Leonard is the right person to step into the role of President of Willoughby,” says Danny Popescu, Chief Executive Officer of the Harbourfront Group.
  • “His exceptional knowledge of the asset management industry and impressive experience will continue building on the momentum of the successes of our innovative asset allocation solutions.”
    Trigg will continue serving as a member of Harbourfront Wealth Management’s executive leadership team as Chief Technology Officer (“CTO”).
  • For more information about Harbourfront Wealth Management, please visit: www.harbourfrontwealth.com .

Wealth Management & Private Banking Systems Report 2022: Vendor Landscape, Use Cases, Leader's Views, Market Landscape - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Lundi, avril 17, 2023

The "Wealth Management & Private Banking Systems Report Q4 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • The "Wealth Management & Private Banking Systems Report Q4 2022" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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