The FCA have released a consultation this morning on measures to address the potential harms caused by a mismatch in liquidity in certain UK authorised funds that invest directly in property, for example offices, shops and warehouses. The deadline for response is 3rd November 2020.
Paul Richards, Managing Director of the Association of Real Estate Funds, said:
"We welcome the FCA's consultation which aims to better align the liquidity of fund units with that of the fund assets. Property funds can play an important role in helping savers achieve their long-term financial goals as part of a balanced investment portfolio. Our industry has faced unprecedented circumstances in recent years which have seen funds suspended to protect investors. This consultation will offer a welcome opportunity to reflect on how these funds have functioned and where there is room for innovation to ensure that we continue to meet the needs of savers and investors. We look forward to working with the regulator on their proposals."
- Click here to read the consultation.
- Click here to read the press release.
- Click here to read the draft response (Sep 2020)