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Guest Column: The Content Marketing Type That Has The Greatest Impact For Your Fund

By Bruce Frumerman, ceo of Frumerman & Nemeth Inc.

10.02.24
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Guest Column: Three Strategies For Diverse Funds To Stand Out In A Challenging Market

By Josette Thompson, managing director and head of DEI strategies, Prosek Partners

10.02.24
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Compliance Column: T+1 Sweep Exams

The T+1 requirement had a compliance date of May 28th 2024 which in turn impacted RIAs directly with amendments to Rule 204-2 of the Advisers Act (Books and Records Rule).

09.04.24
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Compliance Column: Policies Are Not Evergreen: Items to Consider For Review in 2024

Par for the course with any SEC exam will be a request for the adviser’s policies and procedures that were in place during the examination period.

08.07.24
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Compliance Column: Top 5 SEC Examination Deficiencies

You may have wondered which topics are frequently brought up during SEC Investment Adviser Examinations and where advisers are receiving deficiencies.

07.10.24
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Guest Column: Private Fund Advisor Rules Analysis

Shahrukh Khan is an investment funds lawyer and writer. He advises emerging managers on the formation, management, and operation of private funds. He also advises institutional
investors in connection with their investments into private funds.

07.03.24
Compliance Column: EXAMS Risk Alert: Marketing Rule Observations
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Compliance Column: EXAMS Risk Alert: Marketing Rule Observations

It feels as though we have all been waiting eons for EXAMS to release a helpful risk alert for the new Marketing Rule.

06.05.24
Guest Column: The Evolving Landscape Of Third-Party Marketing
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Guest Column: The Evolving Landscape Of Third-Party Marketing

The third-party marketing (3PM) industry, much like the broader financial services sector, has undergone significant changes over the past few decades.

06.05.24
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Guest Column: Blurring Lines Between Institutions & RIAs Means Opportunities For Emerging Managers

Until recently, the challenge for emerg­ing asset managers seeking to grow assets among institutional investors and RIAs was developing and executing a two-pronged approach because they are essentially two different market segments with distinct needs and objectives.

05.01.24
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Compliance Column: SCS Exam Observations

The most common question we receive from clients is “When am I going to be examined?” Unfortunately, there is no crystal ball to pre­dict this for advisers. The best advice we have is to assume it could be any day.

05.01.24