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On June 17, 2026, Argentina's Ministry of Justice and Human Rights implemented a temporary suspension of Open-Ended Investment Funds (Fondos Comunes de Inversión Abiertos, FCIA) for qualified investors with foreign investments, effective immediately upon publication in the Official Gazette (Boletín Oficial). The suspension is transitional in nature and stems from a pending evaluation of the fiscal costs associated with this category of investment fund. The measure applies to FCIA structures that permit qualified investors to allocate capital to overseas investments. The government is conducting a comprehensive fiscal impact assessment before determining whether to lift the suspension or implement permanent modifications to the regulatory framework governing these instruments. The suspension was formalized through Regulatory Resolution N°1153. This action reflects the government's broader effort to evaluate the budgetary implications of various investment fund structures and their cross-border capital flows. The temporary nature of the measure indicates the government intends to complete its fiscal review and communicate next steps to market participants within a defined timeframe, though no specific deadline for the evaluation has been announced. Market participants and qualified investors currently holding or seeking to establish FCIA structures with foreign investment exposure should monitor official communications from Argentina's financial regulatory authorities for updates on the suspension's duration and any subsequent regulatory changes. REFERENCES: Argentina Ministry of Justice and Human Rights. Fondos Comunes de Inversión Abiertos (FCIA) para Inversores Calificados con inversiones en el exterior. Suspensión transitoria. Regulatory Resolution N°1153. Available at: https://www.argentina.gob.ar