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  • New FundsXML Version 4.2.9 Released

    New FundsXML Version 4.2.9 Released

    The FundsXML initiative has officially published version 4.2.9 of the FundsXML schema. This latest release continues the commitment to enhance data interoperability in the investment industry with several important updates and additions.

    🔍 Key Updates in Version 4.2.9

    • Regulatory Reporting Enhancements
      The new version 4.2.9 supports the Tripartite Template Solvency II Version 7, facilitating more compliant and detailed regulatory submissions.
    • Real Estate Reporting
      A new enumeration was added under RealEstateType/TypeOfUse to include ECB-specific usage classifications, improving granularity for real estate data exchange.
    • Transaction Type Expansion
      The element TransactionKind now includes „Cash“ as a new transaction type. This is meant to imply that a flow of money takes place, but no security is being bought or sold (e.g. for variation margin)
    • Country-Specific Data Extensions

    For a complete and detailed list of schema changes, please refer to the official FundsXML GitHub repository.

  • Paving the Way: The Future of Fund Data Standards in Europe

    Paving the Way: The Future of Fund Data Standards in Europe

    The FundsXML initiative proudly co-hosted “The Future of Fund Data Standards in Europe” alongside openfunds on March 26, 2025, at the SIX Convention Point in Zurich. This landmark event brought together over 130 industry professionals from across Europe to address one of the fund sector’s most urgent challenges: the drive toward harmonized, future-ready fund data standards.

    🤝 A Collective Push Toward Harmonization

    From the outset, it was clear that this event marked an important milestone in aligning the industry’s efforts. Through insightful keynotes, deep-dive panels, and practical testimonials, participants examined everything from the complexities of data ownership to the real-world benefits of standardization.

    🔍 Key Takeaways

    • ESAP & Regulation: The upcoming European Single Access Point (ESAP) was a central theme. Regulators and practitioners alike shared their views on how it could reshape access to financial and sustainability-related data.
    • Market Fragmentation: A dynamic panel raised the essential question – do we need more or fewer standards? – sparking thoughtful discussion on consolidation vs. innovation.
    • A hands-on case study featuring the OeKB Fund Data Portal demonstrated that standardization—specifically through the FundsXML format—is far from a theoretical exercise. The real-world application showed measurable benefits, including enhanced operational efficiency, cost savings, and improved data quality in day-to-day fund operations.

    🎤 Expert Voices

    With speakers from ESMA, UBS, AMAS, Amundi Austria, OeKB, SIX Financial Information, Allfunds, FE fundinfo and many more, the event offered a 360-degree view of where fund data is headed – and how we can get there together.

    🌐 Building the Future, Together

    The event concluded with an engaging networking reception that sparked new connections and energized participants to continue collaborating beyond Zurich. For us at FundsXML, this event reaffirms our belief that open dialogue is the path forward for the fund industry.

    Stay connected with us via LinkedIn for updates and future events!

  • FundsXML at the BVI Fund Operations Conference

    FundsXML at the BVI Fund Operations Conference

    We are delighted to announce that FundsXML was represented at the BVI Fund Operations Conference 2025, a major industry event held in Frankfurt. The conference gathered around 650 participants. It featured over 40 presentations and panel discussions with nearly 70 speakers and panelists, covering topics such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, fund digitalization, DORA, and data.

    FundsXML actively engaged in discussions on fund data standardization and its role in enhancing operational efficiency in the evolving financial landscape. As data-driven innovations reshape fund operations, our presence at this conference reinforced the importance of harmonized data standards for the fund industry.

    📢 Looking ahead: Registration is already for our Future of Fund Data Standards Event on 26th March 2025 in Zürich. The event is free of charge.

    💡 Key topics include:
    ✅ The evolution of European fund data standards
    ✅ Market demand: More or fewer standards?
    ✅ ESAP’s role in fund data regulation

    👉 Register now to secure your spot!

  • Version 4.2.8 released

    Version 4.2.8 released

    Whether you’re managing crucial transactions, maintaining regulatory compliance, or optimizing collaboration with partners, our latest release — FundsXML 4.2.8 — enables smarter, more efficient operations. With new features designed to streamline processes while boosting security and reliability, you can confidently focus on propelling your business forward.

    Key Updates in FundsXML 4.2.8

    1. Digital Signature Integration: A Signature node has been added to ensure data authenticity and integrity, a critical improvement for secure financial exchanges.
    2. ControlData: The data fields that facilitate file/document delivery between systems and institutions have been further enhanced through the extension of annotations and attributes.
    3. Company Classification: A Type node has been added under CompanyType, improving the ability to classify and categorize (depending on the respective place in the schema companies/issuers/counterparties according to the European System of Accounts 2010 (ESA 2010).
    4. Enhanced Swap Details: Several new elements such as UnderlyingAsset or FXRate now define swap transactions more detailed.
    5. Order Execution Types: A predefined list has been used to standardize the handling of various order types, such as market or StopLoss orders.
    6. Improved Regulatory Reporting: Support for reporting has been enhanced with the addition of the new European ESG Template (EET1.1.3) Beyond that the addition of “NACE Rev 2.1” under brings further refinements for specific statistical or regulatory purposes.

    For a detailed description of the changes to the FundsXML schema, please refer to the FundsXML GitHub repository.

    Stay tuned for exciting insights on digital signatures in FundsXML, and don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn!

  • Registration Now Open: Future of Fund Data Standards Event

    Registration Now Open: Future of Fund Data Standards Event

    We are excited to announce that registration is now open for our upcoming in-person event in Zurich, Switzerland!

    This event will bring together key representatives from FundsXML, openfunds, and experts from FinDatEx to discuss the current trends and future directions of fund data standards.

    📅 Save the Date: 26th March 2025
    📍 Location: Zurich, Switzerland
    🎟️ Cost: Free of charge

    This is a unique opportunity to:

    • Gain insights into European fund data standards and their evolution.
    • Discuss whether the market needs more or fewer standards and their potential integration.
    • Explore the implications of the European Single Access Point (ESAP) on data standards.

    Agenda Overview

    • 13:30 Arrivals & Registrations
    • 14:00 Welcome Remarks & Introductions
    • 14:15 Fund Data Standards – Current Trends and Future Directions
    • 15:00 Market Needs: More or Fewer Fund Data Standards?
    • 15:45 Break
    • 16:05 ESAP: A Regulatory Panacea?
    • 16:50 Closing Remarks
    • 17:00 Networking Reception

    👉 Register now to secure your spot and join industry leaders and experts for an engaging and informative day.

    Stay tuned for updates and insights by subscribing to our LinkedIn page.

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    As 2024 comes to an end, we reflect on a year filled with challenges and exciting developments in the financial industry. 

    This year, major regulatory initiatives like the European Single Access Point (ESAP), the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), and the AI Act have emphasized the growing importance of standardized and secure data exchange. FundsXML has provided a solid foundation to address these requirements while enhancing operational efficiency.

    Looking ahead to 2025, we remain committed to advancing FundsXML to meet emerging regulatory needs. This includes enabling digital signatures within FundsXML documents and supporting the delivery of the revised ECB Investment Fund statistic reports. 
    We are also thrilled to invite you to our upcoming event, „The Future of Fund Data Standards in Europe, “ taking place on 26 March 2025 in Zürich.

    We would also like to encourage you to share where you think FundsXML should focus its efforts in the coming year. Your ideas and feedback are at the heart of our continuous improvement efforts.

    We wish you and your loved ones a merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

    Warm regards,

    Thomas Koop
    FundsXML Secretary
    Carsten Haderer
    FundsXML Assistant Secretary


    Don’t forget to subscribe to our LinkedIn page for more updates and insights.

  • FundsXML Webinar – Recent Developments in the Data Standard

    FundsXML Webinar – Recent Developments in the Data Standard

    We are excited to invite you to our upcoming FundsXML webinar on November 12, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:30 CET❗

    Please feel free to register here
    https://events.bvi.de/event.php?vnr=779-112

  • Save the Date: The Future of Fund Data Standards in Europe

    Save the Date: The Future of Fund Data Standards in Europe

    We are excited to announce an upcoming in-person event in Zurich, Switzerland. The event will bring together key representatives from openfunds, FundsXML, and experts from FinDatEx to discuss the current trends and future directions of fund data standards.

    Save the Date: 26th March 2025

    This event will provide a unique opportunity to delve into the main European fund data standards, understand their purposes, and explore how they interlink. The following themes will be covered:

    • Fund Data Standards – Current Trends and Future Directions 
      Gain comprehensive insights into the leading European fund data standards. Explore their purposes, interconnections, and evolutionary trajectories.
    • Market Needs: More or Fewer Fund Data Standards?
      Explore the reasons behind the coexistence of multiple standards and the potential for integration.
    • ESAP: A Regulatory Panacea?
      Learn about the current position of the standards in relation to the upcoming European Single Access Point.

    The event is free of charge. 
    Don’t forget to subscribe to our LinkedIn page for more updates and insights.

  • Version 4.2.7 released

    Version 4.2.7 released

    The FundsXML initiative has published a new version of the FundsXML schema. The latest version, 4.2.7, contains expanded information on various asset types. Among these are new data fields for exchanging information on real estate, cryptocurrencies and indices. Furthermore, new data fields that correspond to EMT 4.2 were added to the FundsXML schema.

    For a detailed description of the changes to the FundsXML schema, please refer to the FundsXML GitHub repository.

  • Join us for the upcoming FundsXML webinar!

    Join us for the upcoming FundsXML webinar!

    We are excited to invite you to our upcoming FundsXML webinar on November 12, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:30 CET

    What to expect:

    • Deep dive into the ECB’s Investment Funds Statistic: Understand how FundsXML can streamline the reporting according to the ECB’s Regulation on investment fund statistics. Learn best practices and gain practical insights into efficient data transfer.
    • Behind the scenes of a FundsXML working group: Discover how the european working group Content/Technique develops and refines the content of the FundsXML standard to ensure consitent data transfer across the industry.
    • TBA

    This webinar offers an unique opportunity to understand how FundsXML users collaborate to enhance the FundsXML standard and comply with regulatory requirements.

    Register now: https://events.bvi.de/event.php?vnr=779-112#EventAnmeldung

    We look forward to your participation and to sharing our insights with you!