Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) - Understanding Fundamentals

The objective of this module is to provide participants with a solid understanding of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive.
The subject will be covered in a pragmatic format, using examples wherever possible and allowing for questions and discussion.

• The Directive, its political context, objectives and impact
• The regulatory process
• The scope of the Directive
• Passports, marketing and management
• Authorization
• Conduct of business (including governance, internal control, rules of conduct, remuneration, conflicts of interest)
• Functions and service providers (incl. portfolio management, risk / liquidity management, delegation and sub-delegation, valuation, depositary)
• Transparency (disclosure to investors, annual reports, reporting to competent authorities)
• Specific provisions
• Impact on investors, product ranges and organizational models
• Implementation

Everyone working with and wishing to develop their understanding of Alternative Investment Funds, focusing on regulatory aspects as well as governance, distribution and key functions. The module will appeal in particular to personnel working in or engaged with:

• Fund & Asset Managers,
• Risk Management,
• Marketing and Sales,
• Client Service Managers,
• Accounting,
• Bank Employees,
• Administrators,
• Compliance,
• Operations,
• Product Development
• Corporate Secretaries etc.

For this training course, an optional exam is available. In case of interest, candidates can choose a date from the list of proposed examinations sessions. Registration for the exam must be made at least five days before the chosen exam date. The exam is subject to a registration fee.

At the end of the training, the participants can download a certificate of attendance from their client portal of House of Training.