Directive also covers new issues such as the passport for third-country managers that have so far never been in the scope of CESR/ESMA’s work. In this context, the process should be seen as still very much open ended and thus as an opportunity for the alternative investment industry to fully engage with ESMA and the European Commission so as to translate the current framework into sensible and appropriate measures whenever possible. Nearly 40 implementing measures, technical standards and guidelines concern third-country AIFs or AIFMs. A particular focus of CESR/ESMA’s call for evidence is placed on objectives, parties and scope of cooperation.
