Jay 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...
Read MoreIn a somewhat unexpected ruling this past Wednesday, a Louisiana U.S. appeals court overturned in its entirety an SEC finalized rule adopted in August 2023. The rule, which amended the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, was intended to provide more protection to investors and transparency into non...
Read MoreKeeping the momentum of a record breaking 2023 — when the PCAOB was more active with standard setting and rulemaking than it had been over the past 10 years — the oversight body issued its second and third proposals of 2024 on April 9. PCAOB Release No. 2024-004, Firm and Engagement...
Read MoreCohen & Co received the distinction of “Best Accounting and Audit Services” in the 2024 With Intelligence Fund Operations and Services Awards. The annual awards ceremony recognizes and rewards fund service providers who have demonstrated exceptional client service...
Read MoreIn early 2023, the SEC proposed amendments that would redesignate the current custody rule — 206(4)-2 — as a new rule, 223-1, or the “safeguarding rule,” under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The extended comment period expired at the end of October 2023. As we wait...
Read MoreDoes your company hold or transact with crypto assets? If so, chances are you have encountered the complexities of accounting for and disclosing the nature of these assets. Since cryptocurrencies are such a novel asset class, it is no wonder the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has had...
Read MoreIt has been over two and half years since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff last released its “Dear CFO Letters,” which provide non-authoritative, yet helpful and transparent commentary directed toward chief financial officers. Their guidance generally relates to...
Read MoreAt the Investment Company Institute (ICI) 2023 Tax and Accounting Conference held recently in San Antonio, regulatory readiness, the swift pace of the regulatory agenda and exploring investment alternatives were key focal points of the event. Panel after panel touched on regulatory change and...
Read MoreWe were proud to host this year’s Cohen Client Conference in our headquarter city of Cleveland, Ohio, welcoming back our clients and friends in the registered and private funds space. But most importantly it was great to gather and welcome the exchange of ideas and information, showing how...
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