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Learn MoreThe iconic Drake hotel ballroom in Chicago was bustling with chatter during our recent Cohen Client Conference — not from the sounds of past famous heads of state and celebrities who have stayed there and left their mark — but with the excitement of asset managers, board members, attorneys and...
Read MoreThere has been growing buzz around the undeniable surge in the ETF share class and digital asset ETF applications within the Investment Company Act of 1940 (’40 Act) and 1933 Act Securities Act (’33 Act) structures. As these innovative offerings gain traction, issuers and service providers are...
Read MoreIndependent directors in the registered fund arena play a critical role in fund governance and protecting shareholder interests. The Independent Directors Council’s 2024 Annual Review noted that as of September 30, 2024, there were just over 1,600 independent directors overseeing approximately...
Read MoreCollective investment trusts (CITs) aren’t new — but they’ve quietly positioned themselves for the next major evolution in the retirement investment landscape. According to reports from the SEC and ICI, as of December 31, 2024, CITs accounted for $7 trillion of the $12.4 trillion in defined...
Read MoreThe House of Representatives’ reconciliation bill — The One, Big, Beautiful Bill (TOBBB) — took another step forward this past week when the House Budget Committee advanced the bill by a vote of 17-16. TOBBB will now go to the House Rules Committee, where changes are expected ahead of making its way...
Read MoreThe investment management industry is constantly evolving, driven by regulatory changes, market dynamics and innovative financial products. At the recent Cohen Client Conference, we explored several key tax trends impacting mutual funds, ETFs, private equity and hedge funds. Below is an update on...
Read MoreTokenization is reshaping the financial landscape, offering innovative ways to represent and trade assets in a digital world. A panel discussion at the recent Cohen Client Conference shed light for audience members on what tokenized funds are, their benefits, challenges and the path to adoption....
Read MoreThe 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 MoreAt our recent Cohen Client Conference focused on the investment industry, our “Navigating Trends: M&A in Asset Management” panel provided a glimpse into what we are seeing, and what we can expect, regarding new mergers and acquisitions in the asset management space. And it looks like all signs are...
Read MoreCongratulations on the purchase of your new property! Whether this is your first time in the commercial real estate market or your team’s 100th acquisition, the fun really begins the day after the purchase, at least for your accounting team. As your asset management team moves on to the next...
Read MoreThe following article is for general informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, tax, investment, financial or other advice. See full disclaimer below. The future of retirement investing is at a crossroads — and nowhere was that more evident than at the recent DCALTA...
Read MoreThe Cohen & Co team recently returned from the DealMax conference in Las Vegas where representatives of just about every firm involved in the deal world converged to talk M&A. According to event sponsors, over 3,200 professionals attended, representing firms responsible for deploying over $400...
Read MoreIn November 2024, the Kingdom of Norway and the U.S. entered a Competent Authority Arrangement (CAA), which allows U.S. Regulated Investment Companies (RICs) to claim tax benefits under the U.S.-Norway Double Tax Treaty (DTT). This agreement reduces the dividend withholding tax rate for qualifying...
Read MoreAs a start-up company in the technology sector, you likely will encounter a range of complex accounting and tax challenges due to the fast-paced nature of the industry, ongoing product development, and the distinct ways companies in this space are structured and financed. These factors can all...
Read MorePosted by Dale Hazzard and Hannah Prengler Beginning January 1, 2025, Pennsylvania requires nearly all types of domestic and foreign entities located or doing business in Pennsylvania to file an annual report. Below highlights what your business needs to know. 1. Which Entities Must File an...
Read MoreThe U.S. commercial real estate industry continues to experience significant shifts that are reshaping various sectors. However, as the market navigates this period of transition, key trends and forecasts indicate an overall trend toward more balanced and stable conditions. Below we look at...
Read MoreTechnology and life sciences companies often have aggressive growth strategies centered on scalable software or products. To achieve their ambitious goals, these companies typically require multiple rounds of investment capital, sourced from friends and family, angel investors and venture capital...
Read MoreImagine a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) drives your business to new heights. This isn't a distant dream — it's happening now as AI is revolutionizing industries across the globe. Yet, many companies are still on the sidelines, unsure how to begin their AI journey. In this third...
Read MoreGovernor Gretchen Whitmer recently bolstered her commitment to businesses with the enactment of Public Acts 186 and 187, which establish a Michigan research and development (R&D) tax credit. This new legislation incentivizes innovation, growth and investments within the state, allowing for an...
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 federal...
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