Author: Arnaud Collignon

ESMA Q&A on AIFMD Article 3(2) exemptions, clarifying the meaning of substantive direct or indirect holdings and the absence of fixed thresholds.

The ESMA Opinion provides details on a set of additional information that, in ESMA view, NCAs could require AIFMs to report on a periodic basis pursuant to Article 24(5), first…

The following Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) aim at highlighting some of the key aspects ofthe AIFMD regulation from a Luxembourg perspective. The FAQs are therefore primarilyaddressed to managers of alternative…

ESMA has added two new Q&As on the ESMA’s guidelines on performance fees in UCITS and certain types of AIFs (“the guidelines”). The Q&As provides clarification on the crystallisation of…

The circular aims to clarify technical details that AIFMs need in order to fulfil theirreporting obligations. Information regarding the operational issues on this reporting as forinstance the reporting frequency, the…

AIFMD Annex IV Guidelines: ESMA's final report on key concepts of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive, providing clarification on AIF definitions and ensuring common application across Europe for regulatory reporting compliance.

AIFMD Directive 2011/61/EU: Comprehensive EU framework for supervision and prudential oversight of Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM), requiring authorization, ongoing regulation, and regular systemic risk reporting to supervisors.