Firms acquiring assets, partnering with banks, to drive portfolios
U.K. regulator aims to improve access to research, market transparency
ESMA consults on research bundling, prospectus requirements
Industry assets continue to climb, led by market gains, IFIC reports
Fund assets continue to rise, despite mixed monthly sales performance
Competition and regulation pressuring firms' margins, earnings
Fund industry warns about risks to investors as portfolio reporting increases
Regulator details anti-greenwashing efforts, anticipates new disclosure demands
Interest-bearing accounts constituted securities, regulator alleged
Funds used investor capital to pay distributions