European regulators review Ucits-eligible assets, crypto standards

The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has launched an industry-wide review of the Ucits Eligible Assets Directive (EAD). The European financial watchdog issued a call for evidence on 6 May seeking feedback into the eligibility of assets including structured and leveraged loans, AT1 bonds, commodities, crypto assets and emission allowances. The regulator is looking to address the growing uncertainty around whether some categories of financial instruments are eligible for investme