Understanding Fund Custody: Private Versus Publicly Offered Fund Vehicles May 12, 2023 | Amy Small | UMB When managers of private funds decide to launch a strategy as a registered mutual fund–such as an interval fund, tender fund, or a daily NAV fund— the topic of custody can sometimes lead to confusion. Private fund managers…

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Due Diligence Events June 14, 2023 | Marketing Intent Let’s talk about due diligence events. The majority of asset managers are holding them – especially now that in-person events are back in full swing. But not all firms are delivering a high-class experience to advisors. READ ON FOR TIPS ON DESIGNING AN EVENT ADVISORS WILL…

As the financial markets brace for uncertainty related to inflation, a recession and the near-term impact of a nasty debt-ceiling fracas in Washington, Fidelity Investments is preparing for increased interest in alternative investments.

Allianz Guaranteed Income Product Will Be Available with SS&C May 24, 2023 | SS&C SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: SSNC) today announced it will be adding a guaranteed income product for defined contribution plans from Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life) to its Retirement Income Clearing & Calculation (RICC) platform. The Allianz…

Marketing Intent: Utilizing All Marketing Platforms May 30, 2023 | Marketing Intent Have you seen that meme where it says, “You’re not my friend if I’m not tweeting you, Instagram messaging you and texting you all at the same time, but about different things?”  LET’S DISCUSS HOW THIS CONCEPT CAN APPLY TO YOUR BUSINESS SUCCESSFULLY.…

Private Credit Funds: Challenges and Opportunities May 16, 2023 | SS&C Changes in the mainstream lending landscape and the market's less volatile nature drive more fund managers toward the private credit space. Preqin recently estimated the market's growth rate is accelerating to 17.4% annually, with private debt becoming the second largest private capital asset class…

Marketing Intent: Marketing That Helps Bring Capital In The Door May 15, 2023 | Marketing Intent If you’re not doing marketing that’s helping bring capital in the door, why are you doing it? THE REALITY IS THAT THERE’S A LOT OF MARKETING DONE IN OUR INDUSTRY THAT JUST DOES NOT SUPPORT THE SALES EFFORT. Sales-Focused…

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