UCITS
Undertakings for Collective Investment in Transferable Securities
Definition
The EU regulatory framework for open-ended investment funds that can be marketed to retail investors across the EU under a single authorisation (passport). UCITS funds must comply with diversification rules, leverage limits, liquidity requirements, and detailed disclosure obligations including the KIID/KID.
Regulatory Context
UCITS is one of the most successful EU financial services brands globally, with funds also widely distributed in Asia and Latin America. The framework has been updated through multiple iterations, with UCITS V and VI addressing depositary rules and further investor protections.