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ARTICLE · 05 SEPTEMBER 2024

AIFMD II 101: Part 1 - Loan-Origination

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On 15 April 2024, Directive 2024/927/EU ("AIFMD II") entered into force, which marked a significant milestone for the European asset management industry.

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Key takeaways

  • On 15 April 2024, Directive 2024/927/EU ("AIFMD II") entered into force, which marked a significant milestone for the European asset management industry.
  • Our advisory series considers a number of key changes for the asset management industry introduced by AIFMD II.
  • This first part of our advisory series focuses on the key changes for asset managers and funds pursuing loan origination strategies, in light of AIFMD II.

AIFMD II 101: Part 1 - Loan-Origination

On 15 April 2024, Directive 2024/927/EU ("AIFMD II") entered into force, which marked a significant milestone for the European asset management industry. AIFMD II will introduce a harmonised framework for loan-originating activities across the European Union ("EU"), which seeks to improve risk management across the financial market and increase transparency for investors.

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