Join the practical 1 day virtual course conducted by senior market expert on 17 of Oct to learn about they key components of AIFMD 2 and how to best prepare for the upcoming changes.
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has been a cornerstone of EU financial regulation since its implementation in 2013, establishing a harmonised framework for the management and marketing of alternative investment funds (AIFs). With the advent of AIFMD 2, coming in April 2026, the EU has introduced significant amendments to address gaps, enhance investor protection, and align the regime with evolving market practices.
This workshop provides a comprehensive deep dive into AIFMD 2, equipping asset managers, private bankers, and hedge fund professionals with the knowledge to navigate the revised regulatory landscape.
Key updates build upon a decade of AIFMD implementation, including stricter rules on delegation, enhanced liquidity risk management, and more granular reporting requirements.
Firms must now reassess their operational models, particularly in areas like loan origination, depositaries, and cross-border marketing, to ensure compliance. The session will also explore the directive’s interplay with other regulations, such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and MiFID II, ensuring a holistic understanding of the compliance burden. Whether you are a compliance officer, portfolio manager, or risk specialist, this workshop will clarify the directive’s implications and prepare your organization for seamless adaptation.
What will you learn
By attending this practical 1 day course you will:
- Gain detailed knowledge of AIFMD 2 amendments and their implications on market participants
- Assess the impact on fund structures, reporting, and operational processes
- Understand new reporting and disclosure requirements
- Be able to assess delegation and liquidity management rules
- Identify compliance challenges for market participants
- Explore how to enhance risk management and governance frameworks
- Prepare for implementation and future regulatory developments
- Gain insights into supervisory expectations and enforcement risks
- Learn strategies for adapting business models to remain compliant
The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) has been a cornerstone of EU financial regulation since its implementation in 2013, establishing a harmonised framework for the management and marketing of alternative investment funds (AIFs). With the advent of AIFMD 2, coming in April 2026, the EU has introduced significant amendments to address gaps, enhance investor protection, and align the regime with evolving market practices.
This workshop provides a comprehensive deep dive into AIFMD 2, equipping asset managers, private bankers, and hedge fund professionals with the knowledge to navigate the revised regulatory landscape.
Key updates build upon a decade of AIFMD implementation, including stricter rules on delegation, enhanced liquidity risk management, and more granular reporting requirements.
Firms must now reassess their operational models, particularly in areas like loan origination, depositaries, and cross-border marketing, to ensure compliance. The session will also explore the directive’s interplay with other regulations, such as the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and MiFID II, ensuring a holistic understanding of the compliance burden. Whether you are a compliance officer, portfolio manager, or risk specialist, this workshop will clarify the directive’s implications and prepare your organization for seamless adaptation.
What will you learn
By attending this practical 1 day course you will:
- Gain detailed knowledge of AIFMD 2 amendments and their implications on market participants
- Assess the impact on fund structures, reporting, and operational processes
- Understand new reporting and disclosure requirements
- Be able to assess delegation and liquidity management rules
- Identify compliance challenges for market participants
- Explore how to enhance risk management and governance frameworks
- Prepare for implementation and future regulatory developments
- Gain insights into supervisory expectations and enforcement risks
- Learn strategies for adapting business models to remain compliant
Course Content
- Recap of AIFMD 1: Key provisions and shortcomings- Authorisation and operating conditions for AIFMs
- Scope and timelines of AIFMD 2
- Interaction with other regulations (UCITS, MiFID, SFDR)
- Depositary roles and responsibilities under AIFMD 2
- Liquidity risk management and leverage limits
- Marketing and pre-marketing rules
- Key AIFMD 2 Changes - delegation and substance requirements, enhanced supervisory reporting, liquidity management tools (LMTs), loan origination funds, new restrictions and due diligence, harmonisation of depositaries and investor disclosure rules
- Considerations for Market Practitioners: operational impacts, compliance challenges, Investor protection and disclosure enhancement, managing liquidity risks under new LMT rules, Adjusting governance and internal controls
- Reporting and Delegation Arrangements
- Systems & Controls
- Horizon Scanning & Next Steps
- Future EU regulatory trends affecting alternative investments
- Action plan for firms: Compliance roadmap
Who Should Attend
The course is relevant for Managers and Team Members from the Asset and Fund Management, Investment Banking, Hedge Funds and Institutional Investors with the following background:
- Funds Management
- Investment Management
- Fund Administration
- Portfolio Management
- Structuring
- Risk Management
- Lawyers
