In the highly collaborative world of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), building and maintaining a strong network is key. Erin McClafferty recently joined Bill Arnold, Regional ETF Director of SEI, and Jennica Ross, Co-President of Women in ETFs U.S., on SEI’s ETF Revolution...
Read MoreCohen & Co is pleased to announce Rob Meiner, CPA, MST, has joined the firm’s growing Registered Funds Group as a Tax Partner residing in the New York City office. With over 30 years of asset management tax experience, including serving as head of the registered funds tax practice at a...
Read MoreOn January 12, 2024, the U.S. Department of the Treasury released a new fact sheet that in part reiterates, and revamps, the IRS’ commitment to their initiative of auditing limited partnerships. The release comes after five years of scrutiny in this area and an important court case...
Read MoreIt has been over two and half years since the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff last released its “Dear CFO Letters,” which provide non-authoritative, yet helpful and transparent commentary directed toward chief financial officers. Their guidance generally relates to...
Read MoreAt the Investment Company Institute (ICI) 2023 Tax and Accounting Conference held recently in San Antonio, regulatory readiness, the swift pace of the regulatory agenda and exploring investment alternatives were key focal points of the event. Panel after panel touched on regulatory change and...
Read MoreCohen & Co has been recognized as the “Best ETF Auditor” by the ETF Express U.S. Awards for the third consecutive year.
Read MoreAsset managers have shown increasing interest in retail funds with private real estate portfolios over the last few years. Many of these funds are registered with the SEC under the Investment Company Act of 1940 as interval or tender offer funds. Placing certain asset classes, like real estate or...
Read MoreIn October 2022, the SEC adopted new rule and form amendments that, in part, required mutual fund and exchange-traded fund (ETF) managers to provide investors with a Tailored Shareholder Report (TSR). The goal is to provide a more concise and digestible format to retail investors, specific to...
Read MoreRecently, Cohen & Co participated in an ETF Bootcamp event for the investment industry, “Building a Successful ETF Business.” Our panel discussion covered many topics, ranging from reasons to enter the ETF business, including tax benefits of the ETF structure, distribution...
Read MoreOn November 2, 2022, the SEC proposed significant amendments to the liquidity risk management framework, including proposals to require swing pricing and additional public reporting. The SEC’s intent of the proposed rules is to enhance liquidity within open-end funds, excluding money market...
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