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Updated AIFMD Q&A – Important Central Bank Enhancements

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On 7 March 2025, the Central Bank published the fiftieth edition of its AIFMD Questions & Answers (Q&A) document. The revised edition provides helpful and timely clarifications relevant to fund finance arrangements...

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On 7 March 2025, the Central Bank published the fiftieth edition of its AIFMD Questions & Answers (Q&A) document. The revised edition provides helpful and timely clarifications relevant to fund finance arrangements and loan origination funds. We understand that the Central Bank has issued these clarifications on an interim basis pending a proposed consultation this year on a wider review of the AIF Rulebook. The consultation will be in preparation for the implementation of AIFMD II, which is to be implemented into the laws of Ireland by 16 April 2026 at the latest, and will look to also address the recommendation in the Irish Government's Fund Sector 2030 Final Report that to support further growth of private assets in Ireland, the Central Bank should review its AIF Rulebook and associated requirements that impact on the establishment of private asset funds in Ireland.

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