Brussels official faces up to sharp criticism of ‘ogres’

Report of a FT interview with David Wright, Deputy Director-General of the European Commission’s Internal Market Directorate-General. He discusses the objectives and reaction to the proposal for a directive on alternative investment funds managers (AIFM).

ESO: Background information: EU plans for hedge fund rules under fire / EU rules on hedge funds unlikely to end debate http://www.europeansources.info/record/eu-plans-for-hedge-fund-rules-under-fire-eu-rules-on-hedge-funds-unlikely-to-end-debate/

ESO: Background information: Myners sees flaws in hedge fund rules http://www.europeansources.info/record/myners-sees-flaws-in-hedge-fund-rules/

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