Looking for ways to simplify GIPS compliance Let’s face it: complying with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) can be a challenge. And so, why not look for ways to simplify the process? Here are a few ideas you may find of interest. Get off of spreadsheets GIPS compliance requires technology. But too many firms […]
Read MoreBacon vs. Spaulding: will it happen? Despite what some may believe, Carl Bacon and I are good friends. We’ve known each other for more than 20 years, have served on committees together, have “broken bread” together on multiple occasions, and have disagreed about a few things. Well, actually, MORE than a few things. And so, […]
Read MoreThings to know about incorporating mutual funds into a GIPS composite Many asset managers who are seeking compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) want to include mutual funds. While this is fairly easy to do, there are a few things that you should think about. Include in separate composites or with separate accounts? […]
Read More Mutual funds and GIPSWhen it comes to choosing a performance & risk measurement conference, you have choices. Everyone claims that their event is the best. We are no different, but we can back it up. While most performance conferences abandoned the practice of giving attendees hard copies of slides (no doubt to save money), we still do. We […]
Read MoreThe Spaulding Group has been at the forefront in providing education, information, and research, as well as fostering interaction regarding the high market index costs many firms and institutions are experiencing. We’ve moderated panel discussions, participated in and published a research study in The Journal of Performance Measurement®, addressed the topic in blog posts and our […]
Read MoreI recently sent a suggestion into the GIPS(R) (Global Investment Performance Standards) Help Desk, suggesting that they introduce a recommendation, if not an outright ban, on firms deducting the annual fee from the annual gross-of-fee return, to arrive at their annual net-of-fee return, as part of GIPS 20/20. To me, this is far from accurate. […]
Read MoreIn this weekend’s WSJ there’s an article on companies that are encouraging their employees to get tattoos: Nice Tattoo! I Didn’t Know You Worked at Walmart. I would love to see Patrick, Chris, and Douglas, or John, Ashley and Linda adorn their bodies with The Spaulding Group’s logo [I might even give them a bonus to have it done!]. My […]
Read MoreI am really thrilled to announce the winners of The Spaulding Group’s GIPS Policies and Procedures Contest. GIPS®, the Global Investment Performance Standards, requires compliant firms to have written policies and procedures. And preparing these P&P is often one of the most challenging aspects of achieving and maintaining compliance. We thought it would be fun […]
Read MoreGIPS compliance brings more than opportunities Since its introduction nearly 20 years ago, the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) has brought with it much more than greater marketing opportunities, piece of mind, and improved operations. Just its mere mention can invoke fear, angst, nervousness, trepidation, and similar unpleasant responses. I suspect that this is not […]
Read MoreNOTE: today’s post is from a guest blogger, Marshall Smith, CIPM. Marshall is the Chief Product Officer at First Rate. It originally appeared on LinkedIn, and we were so impressed with it that we asked Marshall if we could post it here, as well. He graciously agreed. We talk to wealth managers on a regular basis […]
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