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AIFMD II Sets Leverage Caps, Reshaping Private Credit Market

4/23/2026

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Key Information: AIFMD II imposes leverage caps of 175% for open-ended funds and 300% for closed-ended funds on the private credit market, valued at US$3.5 trillion.
Impact on managers: Managers must address liquidity expectations and risk retention upfront, which limits mid-life flexibility.
Context: The 2026 implementation deadline approaches, and the European Central Bank's high-rate environment may complicate compliance.
Consequence: The directive requires rigorous structural design analysis to navigate these complexities.

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Story summary

Key Information: AIFMD II imposes leverage caps of 175% for open-ended funds and 300% for closed-ended funds on the private credit market, valued at US$3.5 trillion.
Impact on managers: Managers must address liquidity expectations and risk retention upfront, which limits mid-life flexibility.
Context: The 2026 implementation deadline approaches, and the European Central Bank's high-rate environment may complicate compliance.
Consequence: The directive requires rigorous structural design analysis to navigate these complexities.