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ELTIFs
The ELTIF Regulation came into force in 2015 and created a new European product framework for both professional and retail investors looking to invest in long-term assets. To qualify as an ELTIF, a fund must first be an Alternative Investment Fund and then meet certain other conditions. Eligible investments include debt and equity instruments in all unlisted companies, as well as real assets such as infrastructure.
How does it affect private equity?
The Regulation provides opportunities for private equity managers to establish a new product under the ELTIF label. While this involves complying with both the AIFMD and the ELTIF Regulation, it may be attractive for some AIFMs to use the strength of the ELTIF brand to attract a wider pool of backers, particularly retail investors.
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Positions & consultation responses
Position Paper on the cross-border distribution of funds legislation
07 May 2018Positions & consultation responses
Response to Commission Consultation on "Reducing barriers to cross-border distribution of investment funds”
14 Jul 2017Positions & consultation responses
Response to Capital Markets Union Mid-Term Consultation
17 Mar 2017Positions & consultation responses
Paper on the main barriers to the cross-border distribution of funds
30 Nov 2016Positions & consultation responses
Response to Commission consultation on the cross-border distribution of funds
10 Oct 2016Positions & consultation responses
Response to European Commission Call for Evidence on EU Regulatory Framework for Financial Services
31 Jan 2016Positions & consultation responses
Response to ESMA consultation on ELTIF technical standards
16 Oct 2015Positions & consultation responses
EVCA-PAE Response to Green Paper on Capital Markets Union
13 May 2015Positions & consultation responses
EC Green Paper on Capital Markets Union
18 Feb 2015Find out more
Public Affairs Overview (Spring 2019)
Invest Europe
A detailed briefing for Invest Europe members on regulation affecting the private equity industry.
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