AREF fund members must confirm their compliance with our Code of Practice each year. This is done online, through our unique Self Certification Platform. Fund's answer a number of questions and supply evidence against each individual section of the Code. Once this is submitted through to AREF, we give final approval and the Funds' level of compliance with the Code is displayed on a Self Certification Matrix each year and the Fund also receives our Quality Mark to use in their marketing.
The annual Self Certification Matrix clearly shows how all member funds are performing with regards to their level of compliance with the various elements of the Code of Practice. Given the heightened focus on governance amongst investors, we trust they will be reassured that AREF expects the highest level of governance from members of the association.
Our Corporate Governance Committee is currently undertaking a root-and-branch review of the Code. The aim is to broaden its relevance, streamline its content and alleviate administrative burden for our Fund Members. Therefore, for 2024, Fund Members will not be expected to undertake the annual self-certification process. The revised Code is anticipated to be published in January 2025.
Click below to view previous Self Certification Matrices as well as the corresponding Code of Practice for that year:
2023:
2023 Self Certification Matrix
2022:
2022 Self Certification Matrix
2021:
2021 Self Certification Matrix
2020:
2020 Self Certification Matrix
2019:
2019 Self Certification Matrix
2018:
2018 Self Certification Matrix
2017:
2017 Self Certification Matrix
2016:
2016 Self Certification Matrix
2015:
2015 Self Certification Matrix
