Date: 02 June 2016

On 5th April 2016, the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) published an updated questions and answers document (Q&A) on the application of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD). The Q&A includes a new question and answer on notification requirements relating to additional investment in existing Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs).

The purpose of the Q&A document is to promote common supervisory approaches and practices in the application of the AIFMD and its implementing measures.