AIFM Directive
AIFMD passed into German federal law
Germany has passed legislation for the implementation of the Europe-wide AIFM Directive into federal law, following a year of intense campaigning by representatives of the private equity industry.
ESMA publishes remuneration guidelines
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published guidelines for the remuneration of senior employees in alternative investment funds.
UK Treasury delays AIFMD until 2014
UK firms have been given an extra year to comply with AIFMD, as the Treasury sets out implementation in a new consultation paper.
German private equity’s 2012 highlights
2012 in review: Germany
European Commission adopts implementing rules for AIFMD
The European Commission has published the Level Two Delegated Acts for the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD), which will now have to be implemented on a national level by July 2013.
German PE set to suffer tax blow
While German private equity breathes a sigh of relief over AIFMD implementation, a new threat of tough taxation is rearing its head.
EU and Switzerland strike agreement on fund supervision
A new cooperation agreement between the Swiss and EU regulators allows information sharing regarding the cross-border operations of alternative investment funds.
German AIFMD draft criticised for strict stance
The German government has put forward a proposal for the implementation of the AIFMD that could destroy the country’s standing as a private equity fund location. The industry is confused – is this the biggest shake-up they have seen in recent years...
United against private equity
PE's public image
AIFMD having little impact on fund marketing
More than half of GPs say the Alternative Investment Fund Managers' Directive (AIFMD) has had little impact on their marketing activities with just a year to go until implementation, according to a survey by IMS Group.
Will Luxembourg lose prime spot as fund domicile?
Luxembourg losing out?
Swiss PE market threatened by regulatory reform
Regulation to hit Swiss PE market
Video: EU regulation's impact on CEE-focused funds
IPES commercial director Justin Partington talks to Greg Gille about the current challenges facing CEE-focused private equity funds.
EU Commissioner disregards AIFMD lobbying efforts
Lobbying efforts from the alternative investments sector will not have a major influence on upcoming EU regulation, says an EU commissioner.
unquote" regulation update: AIFMD
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments surrounding the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
AIFMD timetable too short, says FSA
The risk of disproportionate regulation and a lack of implementation time for the AIFMD have been highlighted by the FSA in its latest discussion paper. Anneken Tappe reports
AIFMD moves EQT funds onshore
EQT has announced that it will domicile its next fund within the EU.
EU to boost Social Entrepreneurship Funds
The European Commission has proposed an initiative to stimulate and stabilise investments in social businesses across the EU, in order to drive sustainable economic growth. Anneken Tappe reports
EU proposes venture capital-friendly fundraising rules
New EU Action Plan proposes to increase funding of SMEs with the help of venture capital funds.
BVCA: AIFMD “still damaging”
The BVCA foresees new regulations dawning on the financial services sector will have substantial negative effects on private equity if policy effectiveness is not guaranteed. Anneken Tappe reports
AIFMD: High price for investor security?
The AIFM Directive continues to spark debate amongst industry practitioners, even as it is being implemented across Europe. While the new regulations will lower risk levels for smaller investors, GPs are concerned about a possible cost explosion. Diana...
unquote” summit: 75% of historical LP base impacted by regulation
Greg Gille reports direct from unquote's 20th anniversary private equity summit in London.
FATCA - An uneven playing field
Despite being an American law which doesn’t come into force until 2013, the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act must be dealt with immediately by all international GPs which have US portfolio companies. Susannah Birkwood reports