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The European Union is an economic and political partnership comprised of 27 nations within the Eurozone. The EU was established in 1948 to promote stability and cooperation among member states in the aftermath of WWII. The EU maintains a common currency as well as several intranational institutions, including the European Parliament and the European Commission. less -
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AIFMD II: Unveiling the timeline for the new loan origination regime

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The text of the Directive amending the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) (AIFMD II) was published on 26 March 2024 and will enter into force on 15 April 2024. AIFMD II introduces, among other changes,...more

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In Practice: Preparing for a New UK Securitisation Framework

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The start of 2024 heralds the rollout of a new suite of rules for securitisation in the UK, which once adopted, will replace the existing on-shored UK Securitisation Regulation (the “UKSR”). Originally published in...more

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Putting It All Together: A Brief Guide to the UK’s New Securitisation Framework

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The new securitisation framework will combine three sets of overlapping rules, in an effort to repeal and replace retained EU law in the UK. The missing piece of the puzzle to the UK’s new securitisation framework became...more

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Funds First Autumn legal and regulatory update for real estate funds

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At our recent Funds First webinar we shared some technical and market issues and updates on a selection of key developments of impact for real estate funds. Our discussion covered the Long Term Asset Fund (LTAF) , the...more

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ESMA reminds UK investment market of the MiFID II reverse solicitation rules

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ESMA has issued a stark reminder that reverse solicitation, where it can be used, has to be carefully managed and documented, and is an area of regulatory scrutiny and focus. This short note also takes stock on the EU27...more

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Investment Firms: A new prudential framework

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What is it? The EU has finalised and issued a new framework for the prudential regulation of investment firms. It will set new classification for investment firms that will in turn determine which of the new capital...more

Dechert LLP

Brexit Manoeuvres: Potential Implications of a "Hard Brexit" for Fund Managers: A UK Perspective - October 2019

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This note sets out at a high level the potential impact of the United Kingdom’s (“UK”) exit (“Brexit”) from the European Union (“EU”) without a negotiated agreement on UK and European Economic Area (“EEA”) (a) alternative...more

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Key Emerging Regulatory Issues and Focus Areas for Institutional Asset Managers

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This publication maps out key current areas of legal or regulatory change that are of specific relevance for institutional asset managers. These focus areas are arranged thematically, by those that affect managers or...more

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Luxembourg Proposes 21-Month Grandfathering Period in a "Hard Brexit" Scenario

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The Luxembourg government has proposed legislation (Draft Bill), which would allow UK financial service providers to continue rendering certain services in Luxembourg for a period of up to 21 months after the date when the UK...more

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Regulation Round Up - February 2018

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1 February - The European Commission ("EC") launched the EU Blockchain Observatory and Forum in order to highlight key developments of blockchain technology, promote and reinforce European engagement with multiple...more

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Asset Management Regulatory Roundup - October 2017 - Issue 7

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A compact summary of the most recent regulatory developments relevant to the UK asset management industry. This issue includes details on ESMA's updated Q&As on the Benchmark Regulation and European Commission delegated...more

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Funds Talk: October 2017 - MiFID II – State of Play

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On Jan. 3, 2018, the long-anticipated overhaul of European Union (EU) financial markets legislation will come into effect. The second Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II) will broaden the scope of EU...more

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Regulation Round Up - May 2017

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2 May - The FCA published its Policy Statement on the FCA's disclosure rules following application of PRIIPs Regulation (PS17/6). The Policy Statement sets out how the FCA's disclosure requirements will change to reflect...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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UK Supreme Court Rules UK Parliament Must Approve Brexit Notice to EU - Under Article 50 of the EU Treaty, the process for the UK to leave the EU is commenced by service of a notice on the European Council, which starts...more

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In Principle: 10 Things You Need to Know for 2017 – The World of Financial Regulation After the UK Referendum

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On 23 June 2016, the UK shocked the world, and perhaps itself, when it voted in favour of a “Brexit” from the European Union. While the referendum result has brought significant uncertainty to the financial services sector,...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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FCA Publishes Third MiFID II Consultation Paper - The FCA published its third consultation paper on 29 September 2016, on the implementation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID II)....more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Continental Drift? Brexit’s Potential Impact on International Investment Managers"

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The U.K. referendum vote to leave the European Union has focused attention on Brexit’s potential impact on the U.K.’s financial services industry. The U.K. is home to a wide array of asset managers, banks, insurers,...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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Brexit: UK Votes to Leave EU - The 23 June 2016 referendum on the UK’s continued membership of the EU resulted in a vote to leave the EU. Under the EU Treaty, the exit process should take at least two years. During...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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EU Capital Markets Union: FCA Responds to European Commission Green Paper - The FCA published its response to the European Commission's green paper on 27 May 2015 on building a capital markets union (CMU). The FCA...more

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Investment Funds Update - Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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Tax: HMRC Publishes Filing Dates for New AIFM Mechanism for Partnership Deferred Remuneration Arrangements - The Finance Act 2014 introduced a provision intended to help partnerships (including LLPs) that are AIFM...more

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Q&As and FAQs Updated by the Basel Committee, the FCA, the European Commission and the European Banking Authority

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On October 7, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued frequently asked questions on the Basel III leverage ratio framework. ...more

JD Supra Perspectives

10 Popular Reads Covering Latest European Union Developments

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Recap of popular updates covering latest developments in the European Union....more

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Application of the European Market Infrastructure Regulation to Alternative Investment Fund Managers

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European investment managers of non-UCITs funds will have to be authorised as an alternative investment fund manager (known as an “AIFM” under AIFMD) under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (“AIFMD”) from 22...more

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FCA Issues Final Remuneration Guidance for AIF Managers

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The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s new guidance on AIFMD remuneration requirements has now provided some clarity for EU and non-EU managers, including relief from many of the requirements for small UK managers....more

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FCA Publishes Final Guidance on AIFMD Remuneration Requirements

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This alert will be of interest to FCA-authorised investment management firms that are registering, or are currently considering registering, as alternative investment fund managers (“AIFMs”). ...more

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