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CapMan-backed Walki's factory sale falls through
Deal to sell two factories falls through on competition grounds
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.
EU Commission contemplating stricter merger control laws
The EU Commission is thinking of introducing stricter controls on company mergers, threatening to lengthen processes for minority stake acquisitions.
ESMA publishes remuneration guidelines
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published guidelines for the remuneration of senior employees in alternative investment funds.
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.
Depositary requirements detrimental to VC fundraising, says EVCA
EVCA has raised concerns that the proposed depositary requirement for venture capital funds could be detrimental to the fundraising environment in Europe.
EU relaxes VCT scheme requirements
The European Commission has enhanced its state aid approval for the UK's Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme, loosening both requirements and restrictions on maximum funding.
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: Dodd-Frank
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments regarding the Dodd-Frank Act.
unquote" regulation update: Basel III
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments regarding Basel III.
unquote" regulation update: Solvency II
In this week's unquote" regulation update, Anneken Tappe looks at the latest developments in Solvency II.
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.
Trade bodies urge EU to reconsider pensions directive
EVCA and other European trade associations have released a joint statement urging the EU to reconsider plans for occupational pensions.
Disregard for antitrust compliance challenges PE
Antitrust allegations can lead to serious legal and financial struggles for GPs. Yet, antitrust compliance is still not a hot issue in private equity, according to Baker & McKenzie. Anneken Tappe reports
EU due to issue white paper on pensions directive
The European Commission will release a white paper in reaction to technical advice for the IORP Directive.
Revision of pension funds directive threatens PE industry
Proposed changes to the regulatory requirements of European pension funds could lead to a loss of more than a third of investments in funds, leaving the private equity industry wary. 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.
New compromise suggested on AIFM Directive
As Europeтs politicians return from the summer recess, negotiations over the final shape of the Alternative Investment Fund Managersт (AIFM) Directive have resumed. A revised compromise on the Directive, issued by the new Belgian presidency, will now...
Solvency II: Doubts cast over private equity risk measures
The scramble for cash among GPs is set to heat up as they prepare for another reduction in capital allocations т this time from European insurers - as regulators work on plans forcing them to hold additional cash as a buffer against private equity risk....
AIFM vote put back to autumn
A crucial vote on the Alternative Investment Fund Managersт (AIFM) Directive has been delayed until September.
AIFM Directive: The end is nigh
European finance ministers approved the Alternative Investment Fund Managersт (AIFM) Directive yesterday, more than a year after the controversial regulations were first proposed. Despite this long process, many of the private equity industryтs objections...
George Osborne set to vote against AIFM
Britain’s new Chancellor, George Osborne, is set to vote against the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, according to reports.
Next stage in AIFM vote delayed
The latest vote on the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive has been delayed until 17 May.
AIFM: EVCA vows to fight on after 'disappointing' JURI vote
The European Venture Capital Association (EVCA) has vowed to fight on against the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) Directive, which could prove disastrous for venture investors.