Consultation on the discussion paper on ESMA's policy orientations on possible implementing measures under Article 3 of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive

On 2 December 2010, the European Commission sent a request for assistance to the predecessor of ESMA, CESR, on the content of the implementing measures of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Direc-tive (AIFMD). Following receipt of this request, CESR published a call for evidence in order to gather input from external stakeholders (Ref. CESR/10-1459). ESMA publishes today a discussion paper (ESMA/2011/121) setting out its proposed approach, including alternative options where relevant, for developing the measures. Today's paper seeks views from market participants on the policy options ESMA has identified with regards to the Commission's mandate.