Friday, January 24th, 2020 and is filed under Alternative Strategy Mutual Funds
If your firm approves all fund company mutual funds, additional due diligence may be needed based on continued regulatory guidance on alternative strategy mutual funds.
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Some financial firms have raised questions about the need for conducting additional research on alternative mutual funds given their complex structure compared to traditional mutual funds. Both FINRA and the SEC have published supporting regulatory detail to help differentiate the need for additional due diligence on alternative mutual funds.
How are you demonstrating your understanding of the complexities of alternative strategy mutual funds?
According to PwC’s recent report, Alternative asset management 2020-Fast forward to centre stage, “In the light of the attention from regulators, asset management firms should enter this new line of business well-prepared from a compliance and organisational standpoint. This includes:
- training
- assessing customer suitability
- marketing and education
- building out compliance and surveillance, and
- robust liquidity risk management.”
Take the first step. Let AI Insight help your firm:
1) Identify potential risk exposure
2) Determine due diligence needs
3) Establish policies and procedures around Alternative Strategy Mutual Funds
Contact us for a complimentary Risk Exposure Analysis to see if your firm may need to conduct additional due diligence on alternative strategy mutual funds.
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Monday, January 13th, 2020 and is filed under AI Insight News
We recently released our December Private Placement Insights. See the highlights from the report below, or if you are a subscriber, log in now to see the entire report.
- More private placements were added to our coverage in 2019 than ever before with record months in November and December. The 200 private placement funds added during the year were slightly smaller in overall target raise than 2018, with the aggregate just 1.3% above last year despite the increased number of funds.
- The industry was led primarily by continued growth in 1031 exchanges and the addition of Opportunity Zone funds. Private equity/debt activity picked up late in the year, as did conservation contributions and energy funds. Other real estate, which includes non-1031 real estate LLCs and LPs trailed, with fund sizes significantly smaller than in prior years.
- As of January 1st, AI Insight covers 172 private placements currently raising capital, with an aggregate target raise of $16.1 billion and an aggregate reported raise of $7.7 billion or 48% of target. The average size of the current funds is $93.2 million, ranging from $3.4 million for a single asset fund to $2.2 billion for a sector specific private equity/debt fund.
- 158 private placements closed in 2019, having raised approximately 85% of their target.
- ON DECK: as of January 1st, there were eight new private placements coming soon.
Access the full Private Placements report and other hard-to-find alts data
AI Insight’s Industry Reporting capabilities help you review alternative investment trends and historical market data for Private Placements, Non-Traded REITs, BDCs, Closed-End Funds, and Alternative Mutual Funds. Receive up to 24 extensive reports per year to help broaden your alternative investment reviews.
Log in or subscribe to AI Insight to further research, sort, compare, and analyze all of the private and public funds in our coverage universe. See who’s new in the industry and what trends are impacting the alts space.
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Chart and data as of Dec. 31, 2019, based on programs activated on the AI Insight platform as of this date.
Activated means the program and education module are live on the AI Insight platform. Subscribers can view and download data for the program and access the respective education module.
On a subscription basis, AI Insight provides informational resources and training to financial professionals regarding alternative investment products and offerings. AI Insight is not affiliated with any issuer of such investments or associated in any manner with any offer or sale of such investments. The information above does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or represent an express or implied opinion on or endorsement of any specific alternative investment opportunity, offering or issuer. This report may not be shared, reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, traded, resold or exploited for any purpose. Copyright ©2020 AI Insight. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday, November 20th, 2019 and is filed under AI Insight News
Considerations when working with non-traditional ETFs
North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) recently released a report recommending that broker dealers review policies and procedures for non-traditional exchange traded funds (ETFs).
“The NASAA report recommends tailored supervisory procedures be established for firms that allow leveraged and/or inverse ETF transactions. Further, that the supervisory procedures address the heightened and specific risks associated with these complex products.”
Click here to download the full report.
Be proactive to fully understand non-traditional ETFs
Leveraged ETFs are investment vehicles for sophisticated investors who are looking to gain short-term magnified exposure to the markets. However, it’s important to clearly understand that their unique characteristics come with inherent risk. Take AI Insight’s CE course, Introduction to Leveraged and Inverse ETFs, to help you understand the composition of leveraged ETFs, mechanics of how they operate, and risks associated with them. This course is eligible for 1 CE credit toward the CFP® and other designations.
Monday, October 14th, 2019 and is filed under AI Insight News
We recently released our September Private Placement Insights. Highlights from the report include:
- September private placement fund formation was the slowest of the year, coming off of a strong August.
- Given the slower pace in September, our private placement coverage is essentially flat year-over-year, with all categories down in terms of new fund coverage and target raise except 1031 exchanges and Opportunity Zone funds.
- As of September 30th, AI Insight covers 155 private placements that are currently raising capital, with an aggregate target raise of $15.9 billion and an aggregate reported raise of $7.7 billion or 51.5% of target. This includes the 120 private placements added to our coverage in 2019.
- As of September 30th, 87 private placements have closed year-to-date which raised approximately 92% of their target raise, compared to 160 private placements that closed in FY 2018 which raised approximately 63% of their target.
Log in or subscribe to AI Insight to further research, sort, compare, and analyze all of the private and public funds in our coverage universe. See who’s new in the industry and what trends are impacting the alts space.
AI Insight’s Industry Reporting capabilities help you review alternative investment trends and historical market data for Private Placements, Non-Traded REITs, BDCs, Closed-End Funds, and Alternative Mutual Funds. Receive up to 24 extensive reports per year to help broaden your alternative investment reviews. Click here to request a sample report.
Watch this tour or request a live demo of AI Insight’s expansive Industry Reports customized to your business needs.
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Chart and data as of Sept. 30, 2019, based on programs activated on the AI Insight platform as of this date.
Activated means the program and education module are live on the AI Insight platform. Subscribers can view and download data for the program and access the respective education module.
On a subscription basis, AI Insight provides informational resources and training to financial professionals regarding alternative investment products and offerings. AI Insight is not affiliated with any issuer of such investments or associated in any manner with any offer or sale of such investments. The information above does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or represent an express or implied opinion on or endorsement of any specific alternative investment opportunity, offering or issuer. This report may not be shared, reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, traded, resold or exploited for any purpose. Copyright © 2019 AI Insight. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019 and is filed under AI Insight News
We recently released our August Private Placement Insights. Highlights from the report include:
- As of August 31st, AI Insight covers 164 private placements that are currently raising capital, with an aggregate target raise of $11.5 billion and an aggregate reported raise of $7.3 billion. This includes the 114 private placement funds added to our coverage in 2019.
- 1031 exchanges continue to expand. This is understandable given the long-term run in commercial real estate prices, as investors look to capture gains and defer taxes.
- There were 10 new 1031s added to our coverage in August, with an aggregate target raise of $339.4 million. This is higher than the prior month, and the category remains ahead YoY in terms of new fund formations and aggregate target raise.
Log in or subscribe to AI Insight to further research, sort, compare, and analyze all of the private and public funds in our coverage universe. See who’s new in the industry and what trends are impacting the alts space.
AI Insight’s Industry Reporting capabilities help you review alternative investment trends and historical market data for Private Placements, Non-Traded REITs, BDCs, Closed-End Funds, and Alternative Mutual Funds. Receive up to 24 extensive reports per year to help broaden your alternative investment reviews. Click here to request a sample report.
Watch this tour or request a live demo of AI Insight’s expansive Industry Reports customized to your business needs.
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Chart and data as of August 31, 2019, based on programs activated on the AI Insight platform as of this date.
Activated means the program and education module are live on the AI Insight platform. Subscribers can view and download data for the program and access the respective education module.
On a subscription basis, AI Insight provides informational resources and training to financial professionals regarding alternative investment products and offerings. AI Insight is not affiliated with any issuer of such investments or associated in any manner with any offer or sale of such investments. The information above does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or represent an express or implied opinion on or endorsement of any specific alternative investment opportunity, offering or issuer. This report may not be shared, reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, traded, resold or exploited for any purpose. Copyright © 2019 AI Insight. All Rights Reserved.
Thursday, August 15th, 2019 and is filed under AI Insight News
We recently released our July Private Placement Insights. Highlights from the report include:
- AI Insight added 14 new private placements added to our coverage in July.
- This included one new Conservation Easement, the first one added this year.
- This niche strategy is down for the year, along with energy and preferred offerings strategies.
- Conservation Easements have been in somewhat of a hold period due to heightened IRS scrutiny of the appraisal methods used to calculate deductions, as well as the uncertainty over the allegations against one of the industry’s largest sponsors.
- ON DECK: As of August 8th, there is one more conservation easement program coming soon, offered by the same sponsor as the first.
Log in or subscribe to AI Insight to further research, sort, compare, and analyze all of the private and public funds in our coverage universe. See who’s new in the industry and what trends are impacting the alts space.
AI Insight’s Industry Reporting capabilities help you review alternative investment trends and historical market data for Private Placements, Non-Traded REITs, BDCs, Closed-End Funds, and Alternative Mutual Funds. Receive up to 24 extensive reports per year to help broaden your alternative investment reviews. Click here to request a sample report.
Watch this tour or request a live demo of AI Insight’s expansive Industry Reports customized to your business needs.
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Chart and data as of July 31, 2019, based on programs activated on the AI Insight platform as of this date.
Activated means the program and education module are live on the AI Insight platform. Subscribers can view and download data for the program and access the respective education module.
On a subscription basis, AI Insight provides informational resources and training to financial professionals regarding alternative investment products and offerings. AI Insight is not affiliated with any issuer of such investments or associated in any manner with any offer or sale of such investments. The information above does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or represent an express or implied opinion on or endorsement of any specific alternative investment opportunity, offering or issuer. This report may not be shared, reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, traded, resold or exploited for any purpose. Copyright © 2019 AI Insight. All Rights Reserved.
Tuesday, July 16th, 2019 and is filed under AI Insight News
We recently released our June Private Placement Insights. AI Insight currently covers 154 private funds that are raising capital, representing over $5 billion in capital raise/AUM. This includes 14 new private placements added to our coverage in June. Highlights from the report include:
- 2019 fund formation overall is on par with 2018. Target raise is lower = smaller average fund size.
- Real estate funds continue to dominate the private placement space.
- 43 new 1031 exchanges and 21 new non-1031 real estate funds have been added to our coverage in 2019.
- 8 qualified opportunity zone funds have been added in 2019 with more coming soon. However, raise is slow, with the funds reporting an aggregate raise of 11.9% of target.
- Other niche strategies (energy, conservation easements, preferred offerings) are down for the year.
Log in or subscribe to AI Insight to further research, sort, compare, and analyze all of the private and public funds in our coverage universe. See who’s new in the industry and what trends are impacting the alts space.
AI Insight’s Industry Reporting capabilities help you review alternative investment trends and historical market data for Private Placements, Non-Traded REITs, BDCs, Closed-End Funds, and Alternative Mutual Funds. Receive up to 24 extensive reports per year to help broaden your alternative investment reviews.
Watch this tour or request a live demo of AI Insight’s expansive Industry Reports customized to your business needs.
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Chart and data as of June 30, 2019, based on programs activated on the AI Insight platform as of this date.
Activated means the program and education module are live on the AI Insight platform. Subscribers can view and download data for the program and access the respective education module.
On a subscription basis, AI Insight provides informational resources and training to financial professionals regarding alternative investment products and offerings. AI Insight is not affiliated with any issuer of such investments or associated in any manner with any offer or sale of such investments. The information above does not constitute an offer to sell any securities or represent an express or implied opinion on or endorsement of any specific alternative investment opportunity, offering or issuer. This report may not be shared, reproduced, duplicated, copied, sold, traded, resold or exploited for any purpose. Copyright © 2019 AI Insight. All Rights Reserved.
Thursday, February 7th, 2019 and is filed under AI Insight News
More advisors are working with alternatives as they become more accessible to average investors through the recent evolution of Alternative Mutual Funds. Cerulli’s recent report, “U.S. Alternative Investments 2018: Accessing Evolving Alternative Platforms“, focuses on trends in the U.S. alternative asset market. It concludes that more than 37% of advisors are working with alternative mutual funds.
However, other data tells us that advisors may not have the resources they need to research and apply alternative mutual funds in their practices. According to Investment News, about 67% of advisors say lack of understanding is one of the main reasons why they don’t use alternatives more frequently in their asset allocation models.
Get started now with 3 easy steps to help advisors understand the complexities of alternative mutual funds and help them remain regulatory-compliant.
- First, take 3 minutes to read this Q&A and gain a basic understanding of how Alternative Mutual Funds differ from traditional funds, learn how to address regulatory requirements and view our extensive list of resources.
- Next, take the CE course, “Introduction to Alternative Mutual Funds“ to understand key aspects, benefits and risks of these complex products.
- Finally, request a demo customized to your business needs to take a closer look at how an alternative-centered focus on research on various strategies including managed futures, long-short, market neutral and alternative allocation can help create efficiencies in your business.
