
Unlisted assets: towards clarification of liquidity rules for retail funds
The AMF (Autorité des marchés financiers), which intends to support the democratization of private equity, has launched a consultation with professionals. The AMF intends to pursue its efforts to shorten the approval process for investment funds. In return, fund managers are called upon to adapt their communications to investors. The AMF wishes to support and facilitate the ...
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