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AIFMD deal clarifies leverage rules for loan funds

The AIFMD deal was largely negotiated under the Swedish EU presidency which ended on 30 June. Spain took over on 1 July and redecorated the atrium at the European Council building with solar panels. Photo: EU2023ES via Flickr CC-BY-2.0.
Negotiators from the European Council and European Parliament have reached a provisional agreement on new rules aimed at enhancing European capital markets and bolstering investor protection within the EU. The deal, reached during the early hours on Thursday, includes consensus on leverage limits and passporting rules for Loan Originating Funds (LOFs), marking a significant milestone in the regulatory landscape.
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