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Alternative Investment Fund (AIF)

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) defines AIF as any collective investment undertaking, including investment compartments thereof, which raises capital from a number of investors with a view to investing it in accordance with a defined investment policy for the benefit of those investors and which does not require authorization pursuant to European regulation (see https://www.esma.europa.eu) View full definition

Date: 27 October 2026 Source: Global

Alternative Investment Fund Manager (AIFM)

A specific form of a management company authorized to manage an alternative investment fund (AIF) in the context of European regulation (see https://www.esma.europa.eu). View full definition

Date: 27 October 2026 Source: Global

Authorised Management Company

A type of management company which is authorised and regulated to manage investment vehicles in respective domiciles as required. Examples include and RIA in the US and AIF in Europe. View full definition

Date: 27 October 2026 Source: Global

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Registered Investment Advisor (RIA)

Any person or firm that gives investment recommendations or advice in return for any form of economic benefit and is registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or qualifies under SEC rules to be regulated by and required to register with the SEC. For further consideration please visit https://www.sec.gov View full definition

Date: 27 October 2026 Source: Global