AMF to Launch Public Consultation on ETFs Amidst Rising Demand

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France’s Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is slated to update its policy in relation in exchange-traded funds (ETFs), culminating in the release of three proposed amendments to public consultation – the consultation will remain open for upwards of two months, starting on May 24, 2017.

The consultation follows after a period of strong growth for ETFs, which have increased seemingly worldwide. ETFs have experienced a strong uptick in Europe but also in the United States and Asia as investors have flocked to the asset class. On a global scale, assets under management jumped to EUR 2,852 billion in Q3 ... (read more)