Access to EU markets under AIFMD and MIFID

The ability for third-country firms to access EU markets under the AIFMD, MiFID II and MiFIR is of significant benefit.However, some uncertainty remains as to the ease by which third-country firms can (or will be able to) avail themselves of such access rights and the willingness of Member States to facilitate access where such decisions are within the auspices of the regulatory authorities of individual Member States.