Talks continue on AIFM directive
The European Parliament and Council Presidency have been unable to agree on the final text of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers (AIFM) directive.
The Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee cancelled a press release scheduled for yesterday afternoon after each side failed to reach an agreement. A committee spokesman said negotiations would continue...
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