Establishing a branch under AIFMD and MiFID | Practical Law

Establishing a branch under AIFMD and MiFID | Practical Law

The EU financial services passport provides financial services firms with the right to establish a branch and the freedom to provide services throughout the EU. This article considers EU law and regulatory guidance on the establishment of a branch under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU) (AIFMD) and the MiFID II Directive (2014/65/EU).

Establishing a branch under AIFMD and MiFID

Practical Law UK Articles w-032-5018 (Approx. 8 pages)

Establishing a branch under AIFMD and MiFID

by John Young, International Counsel, and Diana Moise, Trainee Associate, at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP
Law stated as at 17 Sep 2021 • European Union
The EU financial services passport provides financial services firms with the right to establish a branch and the freedom to provide services throughout the EU. This article considers EU law and regulatory guidance on the establishment of a branch under the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU) (AIFMD) and the MiFID II Directive (2014/65/EU).