Collective investment trusts (“CITs”) have become an increasingly popular choice for 401(k) plan investment menus over the past decade, consistent with a trend toward lower-cost investment options that has been driven, in...more
We have recently seen a rise in the number of retirement plans exiting mutual funds in favor of collective investment trusts (CITs). Often the transition is simply a change in structure—that is, moving from the same...more
SEC Divided on Securities Law Exemptions - SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce in October published an explanation of her dissent from an SEC enforcement action concerning certain collective investment vehicles established by a...more
A recent enforcement action (Proceeding) by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against a state-chartered trust company (Trust Company) has attracted attention in the banking and asset management industries. ...more