Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)
US hedge funds threaten EU boycott
As the AIFMD deadline approaches, US firms claim European disclosure rules will expose their top talent to poachers while depository and private placement rules are too restrictive
SEB's Fors: T2S threatens custody offerings
Custody conundrums
Sponsored forum: sub-custody - Preparing for change
Sponsored forum: sub-custody
Capital introduction favours large hedge funds
Demand for ‘sticky’ money and market intelligence from large institutionalised hedge funds is squeezing out emerging talent
AIFMD continues to cause concern among hedge fund managers
Sponsored forum: AIFMD
Smart due diligence – Think ahead, plan accordingly
Sponsored Q&A: Amundi Alternative Investments
The compliance implications of AIFMD
Managed expectations
Amundi AI sees AIFMD as key to unlocking European investor flows
Seeking alpha generation
Demand for alternative Ucits funds remains strong
AUM in alternative Ucits funds grew by 8.3% from €96.6 billion in March 2013 to €104.6 billion at the end of the second quarter of 2013, breaking the €100 billion barrier for the first time, says Alceda
Appetite still strong for Ucits hedge funds
Alluring aspects
Custody Risk July–September 2013
Editor's letter
Depositories ponder size of capital requirements for AIFMD liability
Capital punishment
BBH disappointed burden of proof reversed in AIFMD
Quotes of the quarter
The future of custody
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AIFMD confusion threatens banks issuing offshore SPV structured products
The Financial Conduct Authority has exempted structured products from the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive in the UK, but products issued by offshore special purpose vehicles could still be caught under the new rules
Amundi Alternative Investments sees opportunities with the introduction of AIFMD
Sponsored Q&A: Amundi Alternative Investments
Tax clampdown hits UK hedge fund LLPs
Changes in UK taxation rules coupled with restrictions on employee remuneration in the AIFMD could lead to higher costs and some complications for hedge fund limited liability partnerships (LLPs)
Esma approves more MoUs before July AIFMD deadline
The EU regulator has approved a slew of memorandums of understanding with seven more global regulators, paving the way for continued marketing of hedge funds inside and outside Europe
Hedge fund managers not ready for AIFMD
Two-fifths of hedge fund managers are waiting for the finalisation of EU regulations before taking action to become compliant, according to a survey by Preqin on implementation of AIFMD
EC asset management chief: funds industry needs binding rules
Follow the Lueder
Uncertainty continues to dog implementation of AIFMD
Unintended consequences of AIFMD
FCA narrows AIF definition for SPVs
The UK regulator calms reclassification fears by exempting SPVs that issue debt securities from being classed as alternative investment funds
FCA to scrutinise funds' op risk, expert warns
EU Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive requires greater formality over op risk