Amendments to Form ADV and the Books and Records Rule
An investment adviser filing an initial Form ADV or an amendment to an existing Form ADV on or after October 1, 2017 will be required to use a revised Form [...]
It’s Graduation Time!
It’s that time of year when many people are ending one chapter of their life and getting ready to start a new one outside of school. And, while they may [...]
Bus Factor
When you hear the term “bus factor,” I imagine a few different images come to mind. Maybe it’s the impending headlights of a bus heading straight for you or a [...]
Technology in the Hedge Fund Space
There is no denying that technology has drastically changed the financial industry. However, most of the technological advancements in the hedge fund space have been focused on the fund strategy [...]
Best Practices: Sponsoring an Adviser Conference
Marketing can be expensive and sometimes it is difficult to see the direct benefits, especially if there are upfront costs involved. Northern Lights Distributors, LLC (NLD), understands the potential [...]
An Alternative Mutual Fund’s Most Unusual Birth: A Case Study in How Gemini Works Alongside Alternative Managers to Achieve Long-Term Goals
Today’s fund administrators are capable of doing much more for investment managers than just assisting with back-office responsibilities. As demonstrated by The Gemini Companies (Gemini), modern “fund administration 2.0” which [...]
The Evolution of Alternative Investments
Allocations to alternative investment strategies have continued to evolve as asset owners – in particular pensions, endowments and family offices – have become more knowledgeable about, and comfortable with, these [...]
Best Practices for Impactful Distribution
The sales conversation and process has changed significantly in the past decade. Days of sole product pitches are long gone and have been replaced with a consultative conversation on how [...]
Creating Brand Loyalty
“People are looking for a connection. Tell a good enough story about your brand and people will not only be invested, they’ll want to buy it from you.” ― John [...]
Why Hedge Fund Managers are Moving to a Registered ’40 Act Mutual Fund
Imagine yourself as a new investment manager. Being new to the investing world, you begin with limited capital and decide to start a hedge fund since they are less expensive [...]