One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. For fund sponsors and service providers looking to offer this service, there are significant...more
Since our prior IM Update, in separate Alerts, we covered (i) the SEC’s decision to remove from its regulatory agenda proposed rulemakings relevant to the investment management industry, (ii) Ropes & Gray’s updated and...more
One of the most talked about topics in asset management is the possibility of offering Mutual Fund and ETF Classes in the same Fund. It appears that Funds may obtain the Relief necessary to offer these Share Classes in the...more
Introduction - On March 17, 2025, Ropes & Gray published a white paper describing the much-anticipated Share Class Relief 1 and outlining matters we believed Advisers and Boards may want to consider in connection with...more
The Cayman Islands is a world leader in the establishment of offshore hedge funds. Its tax-neutral platform, stable economy, sophisticated banking sector, confidentiality and professional financial service industry are just...more
We are actively looking for circumstances where an adviser is financially conflicted by incentives that could affect investment recommendations to clients. ... And I will tell you: the more we look, the more undisclosed or...more
SEC Proposes to Update Accredited Investor Definition to Increase Access to Investments - On December 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed amendments to the definition of “accredited investor” in...more