The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has initiated a call for evidence to explore the potential inclusion of new assets, including cryptocurrencies, in UCITS funds, which represent a major share of EU retail investments.
EU Regulator Considers Crypto Inclusion in €12 Trillion UCITS Funds
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UCITS, an acronym for Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities, is a regulatory framework of the European Union that facilitates the distribution of mutual funds throughout EU member states. As of 2023, UCITS funds collectively manage approximately €12 trillion in assets. This size makes them one of the world’s largest types of collective investment schemes.
This initiative aims to update the asset eligibility criteria last set in 2007, with a specific emphasis on liquidity and market capitalization. Additionally, ESMA is investigating the implications of the newly implemented MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) regulations on these criteria.
