The amendments apply to securities institutions. They also apply to some business conducted by Swedish management companies and AIF managers, namely discretionary portfolio management of financial instruments and ancillary services.
The amendments to the regulations relate to product governance. The amendments entail in part that sustainability factors and sustainability-related objectives shall be considered when a securities institution specifies its target group for a financial instrument and that sustainability factors shall be presented in a transparent manner.
The amendments implement the changes to Directive (EU) 2017/593 via Directive (EU) 2021/1269.
The amendments enter into force on 22 November 2022. Amendment 2022:16