David Williams

Sep 13, 2023 | lexology.com | David Naughton |David Williams

In a previous article, we analysed the Central Bank of Ireland’s key findings arising from its review of management costs and fees charged to UCITS and which were detailed in its Dear Chair letter published on 24 March 2023. The Central Bank required Boards of Directors of UCITS funds to consider the contents of the letter and to ensure that costs and fees were being properly costed and charged to their funds.

Jul 31, 2023 | lexology.com | David Naughton |David Williams |Katrina Smyth |Narita Woods |Mina Dawood

The Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation (MiCA) entered into force in June 2023. It creates a common set of rules applicable to issuers and offerors of crypto-assets as well as those looking to engage in the provision of regulated crypto-asset services in the EU (such as crypto-exchanges).

Jul 27, 2023 | jdsupra.com | Walé Oriola |David Williams

At a Glance The letter addresses potential conflicts of interest that may arise when an asset management company, like BlackRock, both advises mutual funds and holds a stake in a wide range of companies across various sectors. The letter also highlights the critical role independent directors play in policing the conflicts of interest between a fund and the fund’s investment adviser. We provide five key takeaways for mutual fund directors.

Jul 4, 2023 | livingstonparishnews.com | David Williams

Every year, 2 million Americans receive the dreadful news that they have cancer. Getting a handle on the devastating disease requires immediate and continuous treatment ranging from chemotherapy to surgical intervention. Unfortunately, recent medication shortages have made beating cancer far more difficult than it needs to be.

Jun 14, 2023 | lexology.com | David Naughton |David Williams |Katrina Smyth |Narita Woods |Mina Dawood

A Retail Investment Package was adopted by the European Commission on 24 May 2023, which focuses on investor protection. It is hoped that the Package will empower retail investors (or consumer investors) to invest with confidence in EU capital markets. The Package includes proposals for wide-ranging changes to a number of EU Directives with a particular focus on value for money and inducements.