AIFM Services
Unlock access to European LPs, with faster compliance and less regulatory risk thanks to our AIF Management Services
$86bn
AIFM assets under administration
270
Alternative asset funds serviced
2
AIFM domiciling locations
Introduction to Alternative Investment Funds
Alternative investment funds (AIFs) are specialized investment vehicles designed to pool resources from investors to invest in a diverse array of assets, including private equity, venture capital, and real estate. These funds are typically managed by global asset managers and alternative investment managers who aim to raise capital from European investors and other professional investors. The role of the alternative investment fund manager (AIFM) is crucial in overseeing the AIF, ensuring it adheres to relevant regulations such as the Alternative Investment Fund Manager Directive (AIFMD). AIFM services, encompassing portfolio management, risk management, and other operational duties, are vital for the successful operation and compliance of AIFs, ultimately driving their success and growth.
Streamlining AIFMD Compliance
The AIFMD is a European Union (EU) regulation, requires EU domiciled AIFs to appoint an Alternative Investment Fund Manager. While there’s no getting around this requirement, Alter Domus can make the process less onerous and reduce time to market through our third-party AIFM services.
Unlock access to European investors with AIFM Services
With analysts expecting continued growth in alternative assets under management in the coming years, Europe is set to be at the forefront of that growth. For non-European fund managers, a European-domiciled and EU compliant fund structure offers a gateway to investors and assets within the European Economic Area. A passport to one of the world’s largest and most successful markets opens up a world of new investment opportunities. Our experts provide a comprehensive slate of services, from turnkey pre-launch to day-to-day marketing, to help you reach target EU investors no matter where you are.
How our AIFM Services operate
Our AIFM specialist teams perform their work across three key areas of attention:
Portfolio management
We offer delegated or retained portfolio management services to EU and non-EU regulated managers or investment advisors.
- Deal tracking and investment analysis
- Pre-trade controls of investment proposals
- Due diligence of specific products and funds
- Review of asset management structures within investment guidelines
- Placement of orders and administration of trade and compliance systems
Risk management
We ensure your compliance with regulations such as SFDR and fund delegate requirements, minimizing risks and enhancing investor trust.
- Fund and investor risk identification
- Measurement of risk
- Risk limit proposals and control
- Set-up of risk management tools
- Investment policy control
- Breach detection and escalation process
Marketing and distribution
We’ll help you expand your reach to EU investors, while ensuring materials comply with set guidelines.
- Notification of new distribution country
- Legal fund document updates
- Host country reporting
- Regulator register review
Our AIFM Services content
Pre-marketing – a compelling solution to EU capital raising
ELTIF 2.0 Key considerations and addressing challenges
The search for new capital and the emergence of hybrid funds