Issues for fund managers in the wake of the global financial crisis | Practical Law
This article looks at the issues currently facing fund managers as market conditions slowly return to normal in the wake of the global financial crisis. Against this background, this article examines the evolving EU directives providing a new hedge fund and private equity regulatory framework for the Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) industry and seeking greater oversight over Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFMs); the latest tax developments from around the world affecting private equity; and the new market standards for investor-friendly terms and the trend towards on-shore jurisdictions.