EU Directives

Accounts Modernization Directive
An EU directive (2003) requiring companies to publish comprehensive information on their financial and non-financial performance, including environmental and employee matters.
Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (AIFMD)
A framework established by the European Union to regulate hedge funds and private equity firms, ensuring that they operate under supervision to mitigate systemic risk and protect investors.
Company Reporting Directive
An EU directive (2006) designed to enhance public confidence in financial reporting within the EU by increasing the transparency of financial statements and reports.
EuroSOX
EuroSOX refers to European initiatives, particularly regulatory frameworks, aimed at enhancing and harmonizing financial reporting and disclosure standards across the EU to improve transparency and confidence in financial markets.
Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID)
The Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID) is an EU directive that aims to increase competition and enhance investor protection by providing a comprehensive regulatory regime for financial services and markets throughout the European Economic Area. MiFID superseded the Investment Services Directive (ISD) in November 2007.

Accounting Terms Lexicon

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