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The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (Directive 2011/61/EU), (the “AIFMD”) was adopted by the European Parliament on 11 November 2010. When it becomes effective from 22 July 2013 it will regulate alternative investment fund managers, which are widely defined, throughout the European Union (the “EU”). It will also impact on the marketing of both EU and non-EU alternative investment funds in the EU.

This legislation is expected to have a large impact on the alternative and hedge fund industries. It provides for a new pan-EU passport for alternative funds, similar to that currently enjoyed by UCITS with great success. The requirements currently applicable to the Irish Qualifying Investor Fund (”QIF”) mean that this fund product is already largely compatible with the proposed requirements and accordingly it is ideally suited to be used to take advantage of the new opportunities to become available under the AIFMD.

Following a detailed consultation process, which Mark Browne engaged with in conjunction with the Irish Fund Industry Association, the Central Bank of Ireland has now issued a new AIF Rulebook which details the manner in which the AIFMD will be applied in Ireland, as well as a Q&A clarifying key aspects of this regime.

Applications for authorisation of an AIFM under this regime are currently being accepted, well in advance of the July implementation date.

Further details regarding the AIFMD are contained in the documents below as well as on-going updates in relation to the finalization and implementation of this legislation.

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Investment Funds Update- April / May 2013
Investment Funds Update- February / March 2013
Investment Funds Update- December 2012 / January 2013
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