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In the Press: How AIFMD II Changes the DNA of European Private Credit

Gerry McHugh

AIFMD II is live. Is your fund structure ready for what comes next?

The global private credit market sits at approximately $3.5 trillion in AUM. Europe accounts for roughly 30% of that. For years, fund design in this space was shaped by commercial strategy and manager preference. AIFMD II changes that — not uniformly, but meaningfully where it matters.

For established managers running closed-ended vehicles within conservative leverage parameters, the new regime largely codifies existing practice. For new entrants, semi-liquid structures, and higher-leverage strategies, the effect is more fundamental. Regulatory parameters are now embedded directly into fund architecture on a harmonised EU-wide basis.

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