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When presented with an opportunity to join an investment management platform, a prospective manager should carefully take into account the following considerations:...more
On January 22, the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) released an update to its 2016 Reporting Template and unveiled a new Performance Template. Together, the goal of these documents is to enhance and...more
On January 10, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) settled charges against two fund managers (collectively the “Fund Managers”) and their sole owner, chief executive office, chief compliance office, and founder...more
Many private fund managers are breathing a sigh of relief after the Fifth Circuit struck down the Private Fund Rules (check out our blog post for more information). Do not, however, assume the SEC will stop its aggressive...more
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