SEC Makes It Easier to Launch ETFs
NEW RULING ANNOUNCED FROM THE SEC: The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) voted unanimously on September 26 to modernize the regulatory framework for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs). The new ETF Rule will level the playing [...]
Launching a Registered Fund: Is it Right for You?
This is part one of a series about determining if you’re a fit to start a registered product and how to get it off the ground. You have a successful investment strategy idea. Perhaps you’re [...]
5 steps to effective branding and marketing for smaller asset managers
At the May 2018 Ultimus Client Summit, Paul Leibowitz of Leibowitz Branding & Design presented on the topic of “Developing Your Story for PR and Marketing Momentum.” To assist asset managers with their branding and [...]
ULTIMUS’ TOP BLOG POSTS OF 2018
In 2018 Ultimus published a variety of educational and insightful blog posts to help investment advisers manage various aspects of their firm. Written by subject matters experts at Ultimus, in addition to occasional business partner [...]
UK & EU INVESTMENT MANAGER CONSIDERATIONS FOR ENTERING THE US MARKET
Controlling Key Factors That Appear Insurmountable At the end of 2017, total assets under management in the US were $37.4 trillion USD, which compares to the UK/EU combined $22.2 trillion USD (2018 Boston Consulting Group: [...]
AN OVERVIEW OF LIQUIDITY RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS
In October 2016 the SEC adopted new rules, a new form and other amendments designed to promote effective liquidity risk management throughout the open-end investment company industry. The goal is to reduce the risk that [...]
5 TOP TIPS FOR ASSESSING SALES REPORTING AND DATA MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS
As an asset manager, you probably have spent countless hours researching and testing the tools needed to find the ideal sales reporting and data management solution for your business. Whether it be a formal product [...]
FUND SERVICING CONVERSIONS: BENEFITS MAY OUTWEIGH THE PERCEIVED BURDEN
Conquering or Overcoming FOCO Let’s be honest: When someone starts talking to an investment adviser about transitioning their back-office servicing relationship from one service provider to another, the first reaction of that firm’s decision maker [...]
HOW ADVISER’S WEBSITES CAN ATTRACT MORE INVESTORS
In a digitally wired world, having a website that is attractive, dynamic and compelling is essential. After all, it is the hub of a firm’s online presence where as much as 80 percent of the [...]
NAVIGATING MARKETPLACE CHANGES TO AN ADVISER’S ADVANTAGE
An Update on Product Trends in the Mutual Fund Industry Investment advisers with longstanding mutual funds, as well as advisers looking to make their first foray into the ’40 Act Fund world, usually have distinct [...]