The SEC is undergoing a transformative phase under the leadership of Chairman Paul Atkins, who returned to the SEC in 2025 after serving as a commissioner from 2002 to 2008. The SEC is critical to our clients and anyone in the investment industry, so we focused one of our Cohen Client Conference...
Read MoreCohen & Co is proud to be honored by With Intelligence Fund Operations and Services Awards as the best in accounting and audit services for the registered funds industry in 2025. This is the second consecutive year Cohen & Co has earned this distinction.Recognizing excellence and...
Read MoreThis past year certainly kept business and individual taxpayers on their toes. Beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting topics overwhelmingly took precedence for our blog readers. Grant audits — a specialized financial audit many organizations find themselves facing after receiving...
Read MoreThis is an exciting time in the world of registered funds — there are new products frequently entering the marketplace in a myriad of ways! Historically we have seen many registered funds, including mutual funds, exchange-traded funds and closed-end funds, come to market by way of a cash...
Read MorePosted by Jake Biondo and Colin McLaughlinOne of the most important aspects of managing and advising investment funds is to protect those who invest in your fund. This includes providing them with timely audited financial statements to assist them in making critical investment decisions and...
Read MoreAs a registered investment adviser (RIA) managing a private fund, it’s crucial to navigate regulatory requirements effectively, including the question of whether or not you need a financial statement audit. While audits can be a valuable tool for transparency and accountability, they also...
Read MoreThis year has been historic for both the digital asset and exchange-traded fund (ETF) communities. In January, the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, followed by eight spot Ethereum ETFs in July. With extensive experience and expertise in both the registered ETF and digital asset private fund...
Read MoreBusinesses continually look for ways to improve their processes and streamline operations, giving them a competitive edge in their industry. Technology plays an important role, with organizations looking to either buy or develop software that can help them achieve critical efficiencies.But how do...
Read MoreJay Laurila recently participated in a Nasdaq-sponsored webinar that also featured ETF specialists from K&L Gates and Brown Brothers Harriman. The insightful and wide-ranging discussion explored best practices for navigating the nuances of conversions to ETFs from mutual funds, SMAs and...
Read MoreAt the Investment Company Institute’s 2024 Leadership Summit, the rise of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) was the focal point for many participants and panelists. As part of the event, Board IQ took a few moments to interview Registered Funds Market Leader Brett Eichenberger alongside other...
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