The Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD) is a hugely important piece of new European regulation which will change the global alternative investment industry forever. AIFMD has been the source of much commentary and discussion in the industry. Unfortunately a lot of it has been hard to follow, especially for those in the industry based outside Europe. The aim of this eBook is to outline the main points and requirements of AIFMD in a way that is logical and easy to digest. It also includes a Cheat Sheet providing a simplified overview of each AIFMD requirement.