by admin | Jul 20, 2011 | examinations, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards
I don’t know about you, but often when I learn a new word I want to take ownership of it, by using it in sentences and making it part of my lexicon. To do this I often have to search for opportunities, which perhaps aren’t as elegant as they might...
by admin | Jul 19, 2011 | Investment Performance Guy, News
More than 10 years ago we held a Performance Measurement Forum meeting at the W Hotel in Los Angeles. Our meeting room abutted the swimming pool, and I happened to notice famed artist LeRoy Neiman sitting in the pool area. I mentioned this in the meeting, and later...
by admin | Jul 18, 2011 | examinations, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, verification
This past week saw a few articles appear dealing with test taking. The WSJ reported on teachers who cheat for their students, so that the students’ scores on standardized tests are higher, presumably so that the teachers can qualify for monetary benefits (or...
by admin | Jul 15, 2011 | GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, verification
We have been in discussions with a firm that doesn’t claim compliance with GIPS(R) (Global Investment Performance Standards), but still wants their returns “verified.” They wanted to know what they need and what their options are.The introduction of...
by TSG | Jul 15, 2011 | guidance statement, performance examinations, Performance Perspectives Newsletter
VOLUME 8 – ISSUE 11 July 2011 Download PDF...