The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) has not outlined many specific requirements related to how historical investment performance results should be calculated and presented in advertisements and other forms of marketing, but they do have several general expectations. Investment advisers registered with the SEC who advertise performance should establish […]
Continue ReadingGIPS EC Rings Nasdaq Closing Bell
In honor of the 30th anniversary of CFA Institute’s investment performance standards (GIPS® and their predecessor, AIMR-PPS®), CFA Institute staff and members of the GIPS Executive Committee (including one of Guardian’s principals, Arin Stancil, shown to the right of center, 2nd row, in the picture above) ring the Closing Bell at […]
Continue ReadingRevised Guidance for Presenting Supplemental Information
Revised Guidance for Presenting Supplemental Information – Public Comment Period Open The revised Guidance Statement on the Use of Supplemental Information exposure draft has been released for public comment. This revised guidance provides new and more detailed interpretation on the treatment of performance and performance-related information both within and outside […]
Continue ReadingGIPS® Tackles Mutual Funds
The GIPS standards are based on the principle of consistency and comparability of investment performance results. To achieve this objective, the Standards create a framework that firms which choose to claim compliance must abide by. This framework includes prescribed methodologies that firms must use when calculating performance and a standardized […]
Continue ReadingNew Appointments to GIPS® Committees
Earlier this month, CFA Institute announced the appointment of new members to the committees and country sponsor organizations responsible for oversight and development of the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). Congratulations to Arin Stancil, Principal at Guardian Performance Solutions, for being appointed to serve on the GIPS Executive Committee and […]
Continue ReadingVariations of Hypothetical Performance
Investment advisers will often use hypothetical performance results to market their investment track record. One common reason this is done is when a firm is trying to launch a new strategy that they do not currently manage assets for. Another reason could be that the manager feels that the hypothetical […]
Continue ReadingComposite Management
Actually calculating composite performance is relatively straightforward once all the inputs are compiled. However, the tasks involved before the calculations can be performed can be daunting and time consuming depending on where data is stored and the technology available to construct composites. Some firms utilize spreadsheets for calculating composite results […]
Continue ReadingPerformance Disclosures
Firms that claim compliance with the GIPS® standards are also required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. This can be a somewhat difficult task for SEC-registered investment advisers because (unlike the GIPS standards) the SEC doesn’t provide a specific list of required disclosures when advertising performance. There are, […]
Continue ReadingGIPS® Error Correction Survey Results Released
The United States Investment Performance Committee (USIPC), in conjunction with CFA Institute, recently conducted a survey to seek input on error correction policies and procedures used by firms that comply with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). The purpose of the survey was to inform the investment industry on how […]
Continue ReadingGIPS® Compliance Notification Form Released
The GIPS® Executive Committee recently approved the new requirement for firms that claim compliance with the GIPS® standards to notify CFA Institute of such claim. In order to adhere to this requirement, firms that claim compliance with the GIPS® standards will be required to submit certain information to CFA Institute […]
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