Spain raises protectionist fears

Article discusses the industry reaction to the latest draft text from the Spanish EU Presidency for the Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on
Alternative Investment Fund Managers and amending directives 2003/41/EC and 2009/65/EC issued in February 2010.

EurActiv, 8.2.10: English papers lead campaign to 'ditch the directive' http://www.euractiv.com/euro-finance/english-papers-lead-campaign-dit-news-257570

ESO: Background information: Big issues to resolve for EU AIFM directive http://www.europeansources.info/record/big-issues-to-resolve-for-eu-aifm-directive/

Website: Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA) http://www.aima.org/

Website: European Private Equity & Venture Capital Association http://www.evca.eu/

Council of the European Union: Proposal for a Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on Alternative Investment Fund Managers and amending directives 2003/41/EC and 2009/65/EC (Spanish EU Presidency draft, February 2010) http://register.consilium.europa.eu/pdf/en/10/st05/st05918.en10.pdf

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