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On October 5, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published a call for evidence on shortening the settlement cycle (Call for Evidence). ESMA is seeking stakeholder views and quantitative evidence to better understand issues and costs and benefits associated with...

ICI Global submitted the attached response to the consultation launched by the ESG Data and Ratings Working Group (DRWG),convened by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), on a draft voluntary code of conduct for ESG ratings and data providers. The voluntary code of conduct will be...

In early August, President Biden issued an Executive Order on "Addressing United States Investments in Certain National Security Technologies and Products of Countries of Concern." That same day Treasury issued an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) regarding the...

The ICI crafted and submitted the attached letter in coordination with the Investment Association to the European Commission re the recently proposed Council Directive (known as "FASTER") for improving tax treaty relief on cross-border investments. The proposed FASTER directive...

ICI Global has filed comments with the Financial Stability Board (FSB) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) regarding their recent Consultations on liquidity risk management in open-ended funds (OEFs). This memorandum summarizes ICI Global's comments.