AIFM Directive
Luxembourg launches Reserved Alternative Investment Funds
New vehicles will increase flexibility and open up opportunities for private equity houses, real estate investors and hedge fund managers
Competitive 2016 ahead for booming Benelux
A look back on PE activity in Benelux reveals a competitive year ahead for the region
ESMA approves Channel Islands' AIFMD passport
Esma's recent review of new territories for AIFMD passport highlights increasing competition
New LP structure drives surge for Luxembourg's AIFM passports
Luxembourg's new LP structure eases pain of AIFMD
No municipal business tax for AIFs, says Lux authority
Luxembourg tax authority states AIFs under AIFMD not considered commercial
Netherlands strengthens position as fund base
As tax structuring comes under fire, the Netherlands emerges as an attractive onshore destination
Lack of passport could force Italian GPs to emigrate
Italy's hasty enforcement of the AIFMD is causing a GP exodus
Sweden's regulation frustration
Industry practitioners in Sweden frustrated with AIFMD implementation
UK managers: time to fully comply with AIFMD
How will the newly enforced rules impact UK players?
Exploring the impact of AIFMD's fair valuation requirement
Early adoption could give GPs an edge come fundraising time
Onshore funds: a fund administrator's view
Nordic buyout houses are increasingly moving onshore
German PE tempted by allure of Luxembourg LPs
With a government promising to keep industry regulation fine-tuned to the benefit of its denizens, Luxembourg has become a hotspot for GPs in post-AIFMD Europe. Ellie Pullen reports
Mutual understanding: Private equity and the UK government
PE and the State
AIFMD depositary services: banks vs. boutiques
AIFMD depositary
Esma publishes final AIFMD guidelines
The European Securities and Markets Authority (Esma) has published a set of final guidelines relating to the reporting obligations of AIFMs under the AIFMD.
FCA calls for AIFMD applications by January 2014
The FCA has advised firms managing alternative investment funds (AIFs) to submit applications by no later than 22 January 2014, ahead of the official 21 July 2014 deadline.
Umbrella services: Q&A with Lawson Conner
This month saw the foundation of the UK Compliance and Regulatory Association (UKCRA). Alice Murray speaks to regulatory services business Lawson Conner, one of the founding members, about how the new entity can guide the asset class through the complex...
Hogan Lovells hires team for new Luxembourg office
Law firm Hogan Lovells has hired two new partners, Pierre Reuter and Jean-Michel Schmit, to head its new Luxembourg office, which will open in the wake of the AIFMD transposition.
Special Report: AIFMD
Special Report: AIFMD
Fund managers in AIFMD staffing spree
Up to 58% of AIFMs are either employing or are considering employing additional back-office staff to help compliance preparations for the impending AIFM directive, according to a survey conducted by Kneip.
AIFMD adopted in Luxembourg
The AIFM directive has been adopted by the Luxembourg Parliament and will officially come into effect in the country’s law system on 16 July.
Markit moves into buyout valuations
Financial information services company Markit has launched Markit Portfolio Valuations – Private Equity, an independent valuation service for growth and buyout equity investments.
AIFMD could result in fewer fund managers, says survey
A new survey by German software company Data Room Services and real estate firm Knight Frank reveals uneasiness about the upcoming Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) across markets in Europe.