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Reclaimable withholding taxes from foreign dividends and income present challenges for asset managers and asset owners. This paper examines operational challenges associated with investment performance calculations, specifically pertaining to a global portfolio with investments in multiple countries. Challenges discussed include jurisdictional nuances, uncertainty of collecting receivables, and delayed reclaims. Additionally, this paper addresses the advantages
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Operational Challenges of M&A with Jonathan Boersma, CFA | GIPS® 2023
During the 27th Annual GIPS Standards conference hosted by CFA Institute, Jonathan Boersma, CFA, was invited to speak on mergers and acquisitions with CFA Institute’s Director of Global Industry Standards Beth Kaiser Schwartz, CFA, CIPM, and Insight Investment’s James O’Leary. View the video here: https://players.brightcove.net/pages/v1/index.html?accountId=1183701590001&playerId=rkcysOOFe&videoId=6339983404112&autoplay=true Jonathan also wrote about the operational challenges of mergers and
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Facing the Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions
With one in six asset managers expected to be acquired or go out of business in the next five years, preparing for M&A activities is crucial for success. It’s important to consider each option’s potential benefits and challenges and to carefully evaluate whether M&A activities align with your firm’s goals and values. However, these processes can have significant challenges, including cost management, personnel, and legal and regulatory issues. Jonathan Boersma, CFA’s latest article, “Facing the Challenges of Mergers and Acquisitions”, explores these challenges and provides considerations for mitigating them.
by Jonathan Boersma, CFA
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Solving for Scale: Thought Leadership Webinar
Ready to unlock the secrets behind achieving remarkable growth while maintaining operational excellence? Join four industry experts for a deep dive into the world of investment operations to find out how asset management firms are navigating the delicate balance between expansion and profitability.
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Solving for Scale: Transforming Investment Operations to Meet Rapid Growth
Meradia’s brand new research paper, “Solving for Scale: Transforming Investment Operations to Meet Rapid Growth,” is now available!
Leveraging insights from a national survey of asset managers about the impact of growth on their firms’ operations, the whitepaper explores:
• How today’s asset management firms are balancing growth and profitability
• Why most traditional avenues for business expansion result in sub-optimal operations
• How achieving efficiency at scale becomes possible through a proven operational framework
by Jonathan Boersma, CFA
Jose Michaelraj, CIPM, CAIA
A Business Case for Fractional Performance Oversight
The mix of skills required to oversee investment performance includes regulatory compliance, complex mathematical models coupled with data management, and a variety of technologies. Fractional Performance Oversight is the concept of key elements of oversight and leadership being supported by partial allocated resources or fractional outsourcing. In what situations does Fractional Performance Oversight make sense? Jonathan Boersma and Alicia Spencer consider some scenarios which may warrant a different paradigm.
by Jonathan A. Boersma, CFA, Practice Lead, GIPS and Performance Regulation
Alicia Spencer, CIPM, Senior Manager
Composites: Considering the New SEC Marketing Rule and the GIPS Standards
The November 4, 2022 deadline for the new SEC Marketing Rule requires firms to create and maintain composites in order to market their performance. Many investment managers are looking to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) for guidance and best practices, leading some to consider taking the necessary steps to claim GIPS compliance. Here, we address some of the most frequently asked questions about this process.
by Jonathan A. Boersma, CFA
Natasha E. Romanova, CIPM