EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)
Here Giles discusses the AIFM Directive. He outlines which funds are regulated by the AIFMD and the different rules the AIFMD implements.
Overview
The AIFM Directive was part of the EU’s post financial crisis legislation and covers hedge funds, private equity funds, and other funds not covered by the UCITS Directive. Its objective is to address the financial stability concern arising from the activities of AIRM and enhance investor protection.
Key learning objectives:
What does the future hold?
What is the AIFM Directive?
What are the rules?
Summary
Expert
Giles Swan
Giles Swan is a Director of Global Fund's policy at ICI Global. Giles started his career in the European mutual fund's sector, before moving to the FSA in 2005. He has led negotiations for the FSA in the Council of Ministers and the European Parliament on the AIFMD and also represented the FSA in ESMAs Investment Management Standing Committee.
