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ACA Group Announces Agreement to Acquire UMB Distribution Services, LLC
Acquisition expands ACA Foreside’s distribution leadership, now distributing and servicing over an estimated $2 trillion in assets.
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The History of Interval and Tender Offer Funds
The history of tender offer and interval funds helps contextualize their current regulatory framework and purpose in the asset management industry.
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An Introduction to Interval and Tender Offer Funds
Non-traditional closed-end interval and tender offer funds constitute an important segment of the investment industry. Their unique structure allows asset managers to deliver alternative and illiquid investment strategies to a broad investor base.
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White Paper: Regulatory History Frames Current Issues for the ETF Industry
We partnered with K&L Gates to look back at the evolution of the ETF industry in the U.S. over the past 30 years. The themes highlighted in this paper will likely guide the continuing evolution of ETFs.
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The Slippery Slope of Private Fund Manager Issuer Exemption
For firms marketing privately-issued securities, whether as a private fund manager or issuer, ensuring their activity is compliant with FINRA or SEC regulations is essential.
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Are You FINRA Licensed?
Many asset managers come to us when they find out they can no longer rely on the issuer exemption and are faced with the dilemma of their staff promoting their funds. We break down the requirements to help you avoid this issue.
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