QED Virtual Conference on the AIFMD review

Virtual conference

23 March 2021  | 14.00 – 17.30 CET

Virtual networking from 13.30

 

 

Panel 1 – Financial stability, investor protection, and sustainability

 

Discussion points

 

  • Has AIFMD enabled the monitoring of risk and financial stability?
  • How can macro prudential concerns be addressed more effectively?
  • Could supervisory reporting requirements be improved?
  • How can macro prudential concerns be addressed more effectively?
  • Does AIFMD assure a high enough level of investor protection?
  • Is the coverage of the AIFMD license appropriate?
  • How can AIFMD access to retail investors be improved?
  • Can the AIFMD passport be improved in order to facilitate cross-border marketing and access for investors?
  • How could investor classification be improved?
  • Are the mandatory disclosures sufficient for investors to make informed decisions? Should they differ depending on the type of investor?
  • Are the rules on conflicts of interest well balanced?
  • Are the rules on valuation appropriate and clear?
  • Are the AIFMD’s rules appropriate when it comes to the definition and disclosure of sustainability risks?

 

PROGRAMME

 

14.00 – 14.05   Introductory remarks by moderator

14.05 – 14.40   Introductory remarks by speakers

14.40 – 15.40   Panel discussion and Q&A

 

 

Speakers

 

Sven Gentner Head of Unit C4 – Asset Management, DG FISMA, European Commission

Olaf Weeken Adviser, ESRB Secretariat

Chiara Sandon Senior Regulatory Policy Advisor, EFAMA

Aleksandra Mączyńska Executive Director, Better Finance

 

Moderator

 

Julie Patterson Wealth & Asset Management, EMA FS Regulatory Insight Centre, KPMG

 

 

Panel 2 – Competitiveness, third-country rules, and delegation

 

Discussion points

 

  • In which areas can the legal framework for the AIF market be improved?
  • How can we achieve a more effective and well functioning EU AIF market?
  • Has the AIFMD been successful in creating a single market for AIFs?
  • How can we ensure that the AIFMD supports the competitiveness of the EU AIF industry?
  • How can we ensure a level playing field between EU and non-EU AIFMs?
  • Should there be more specific rules for the delegation process?
  • Are the AIFMD delegation rules sufficiently clear to prevent the creation of letter-box entities in the EU?
  • Are the delegation rules appropriate to ensure effective risk management?
  • Should the AIFMD delegation rules be complemented?
  • Should AIFMD standards apply regardless of the location of a third party?

 

PROGRAMME

 

15.55 – 16.30  Introductory remarks by speakers

16.30 – 17.30  Panel discussion and Q&A

 

Speakers

Sven Gentner Head of Unit C4 – Asset Management, DG FISMA, European Commission

Giovanna Frati Policy Expert and Senior Analyst – Supervision on Asset Management Unit, CONSOB

Eve Finn CEO, Legal & General Investment Management Europe Ltd

Michael Pedroni Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Head of Global Research and Markets, Managed Funds Association

Agathi Pafili Head of Government Relations Europe, Capital Group

 

 

Moderator

 

Julie Patterson Wealth & Asset Management, EMA FS Regulatory Insight Centre, KPMG

 

 

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