The Managed Funds Association (MFA), an association for the global hedge fund and alternative investment industry, is expanding its global footprint with the opening of a new office in Brussels.

The Brussels office is MFA’s first permanent presence outside the United States. To lead this office, MFA welcomes Taggart Davis as Managing Director, Head of EU Government Affairs. Davis will report to Jillien Flores, Executive Vice President & Managing Director, Head of Global Government Affairs.   
  
MFA represents over 150 member firms—including 80 per cent of funds with over USD1 billion in assets under management—who employ a range of investment strategies, including credit funds, crossover funds, and private equity. The global alternative investments industry manages over EUR4 trillion and invests over EUR1.5 trillion in Europe.