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Today, EFAMA has published its latest Monthly Statistical Release for April 2026. Hailin Yang, Senior Data Analyst at EFAMA, commented on the April 2026 figures: “Following market turbulence in March, net sales of UCITS rebounded in April, with all fund categories recording net inflows, supported by improved investor sentiment following a mid-month ceasefire in the Middle East and a strong equity market recovery.

EFAMA and EuroCTP (provider of the European consolidated tape for equities and ETFs) will host an online discussion on Thursday, 9 July at 11:00–12:00 CET exploring the consolidated tape (which is due to launch later this year), its role within today's market data landscape, and market perspectives on adoption and implementation.

Reforms point to tangible success, however adoption by mass retail investors still remains in an early phase Since the new European Long-Term Investment Fund (ELTIF) Regulation became applicable in 2024, numerous regulatory technical standards have been published by the European Commission. In light of these important additions, EFAMA and Arendt have updated their ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ publication, intended for asset managers and investors alike.

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Turning ESMA into an extra supervisor for asset managers is unwarranted, a major distraction, and runs contrary to the EU competitiveness and simplification agendas As the European Parliament and Council begin to discuss the Commission’s ambitious Market Integration & Supervision Package (MISP) more actively, EFAMA has shared its views on how the co-legislators can transform a well-intentioned proposal into an impactful regulatory reform.

This article was first published in EFAMA's Fact Book 2026. The new AML (Anti-Money Laundering) framework aims at creating a stronger and more harmonised response to money laundering and terrorist financing threats across the EU. Few would disagree with this noble goal, which will help secure our financial system against exploitation by malicious actors.

This article has been published in Investment & Pensions Europe (IPE). In September 2020, the European Commission published its Digital Finance Package, which included the DLT Pilot Regime and MiCA (Markets in Crypto Assets). This shiny new bit of legislation would usher in a new era of innovation and digital transformation in Europe’s financial markets while safeguarding financial stability and investor protection.

Omnibus on taxation and a Savings and Investment Union for all As we progress through 2026, the European tax landscape has reached a profound turning point. For over a decade, European Union tax policy was defined by the pursuit of transparency and the implementation of anti-abuse measures, leaning heavily on directives like the Anti-Tax Avoidance Directives (ATADs) and the various iterations of the Directive on Administrative Cooperation (DACs).

Strained public pensions and the gender gap challenge Europe’s aging population and shrinking workforce are putting public pension systems under pressure and raising concerns about retirement adequacy. On average, public pensions in the EU replace only around 60% of late-career income. Against this backdrop, the gender pension gap remains stark: fewer women qualify for a public pension, and those who do receive on average 24.5% less than men.