European MMFs Post-Reform
In 2008 the G20 group of countries agreed to reforms for money market funds. European MMF reform was concluded in March 2019.
Money Market Funds and Reform
Types of MMF
There are four types of European money market fund under the new regulation.
More...More about MMFs
Money market funds are mutual funds that invest in short-term money market instruments (MMI). These funds allow investors to participate in a more diverse and high-quality portfolio than if they were to invest independently.
More...MMF Industry
The US and EU money fund industries remain the largest developed money fund markets in the world.
More...ESG
Interest in ESG in MMFs is growing. IMMFA supports the trend towards more sustainable investment.
More...MMF Ratings
Money market funds have preservation of capital and liquidity as their primary objectives. The ratings process methodically identifies, assesses and weighs each fund in terms of its ability to deliver on these objectives.
More...Investor Benefits
Money market funds offer many advantages to investors, including diversification across a wide range of assets, outsourcing of credit analysis to a professional team and same day or next day liquidity.
More...IMMFA Principles
IMMFA members are bound by a set of Principles of Best Practice, the objective of which is to protect investors by requiring high and consistent standards for IMMFA funds.
More...Glossary
A guide to some of the more frequently used acronyms and industry terms
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