SEC Proposes New Fund Valuation Rule Under the Investment Company Act

–An Investment Management Advisory from Alston & Bird   Under a rule proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission, a registered fund’s board would be able to assign an investment adviser to determine the fair value of fund assets. Our Investment Management Team breaks down the proposed rule and the board’s responsibilities, including oversight of…

ESG During the Coronavirus Crisis – Should You Care?

–An Investment Management Advisory from Alston & Bird What Are ESG Factors? Incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment processes and decision-making is becoming increasingly prevalent when investing in the debt capital markets. With global green and sustainable debt volumes hitting close to $500 billion in 2019, more than double that of two…

NYAIR Episode 43 – CARES Act Update From Washington & Albany

An in-depth conversation with Rep Patrick McHenry (R -NC) and Assemblywoman Nicole Maliotakis (R-Staten Island) about the latest developments regarding the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). Congressman McHenry discusses what is new in Washington D.C., while Assemblywoman Malliotakis discusses developments in Albany. Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis has served as an assemblywoman for New…

Update on Relief Under the CARES Act for Fund Managers

–An Investment Management Advisory from Alston & Bird On April 24, 2020, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released the Interim Final Rule on Requirements for Promissory Notes, Authorizations, Affiliation, and Eligibility, which provides additional guidance on the rules governing the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Under the CARES Act, the SBA was granted authority to administer PPP loans…

New York Alternative Investment Adds British Consulate-General’s Department for International Trade as Non-Profit Sponsor

New York, NY, April 28, 2020 – The New York Alternative Investment Roundtable is excited to announce the British Consulate-General’s Department for International Trade as its newest non-profit sponsor. The Department for International Trade (DIT) is the New York-based branch of the British Consulate-General focused on fostering global trade through foreign direct investments into the…

The Next Decade of Alternative Investments, From Adolescence to Responsible Citizenship

CAIA is pleased to introduce a new report outlining its thoughts on the future of alternative investments, including a four-point call to action for the industry. As we enter a new decade, rife with a global pandemic, the most violent bear market in history, and unprecedented uncertainty, alternative investments continue to be a polarizing topic….

NYAIR Episode 42 – The Hedge Fund Industry Matures –A 30 Year Veteran on What’s Next

A conversation with Andrew Gitlin, CEO of Paamco Launchpad and Atlantic Aligned Investors, regarding what investors can expect from the hedge fund industry in the coming years. Topics touched on range from investment timing, to emerging managers, seeding and even opportunities in ESG investing. Andrew Gitlin is CEO of PAAMCO Launchpad and Atlantic Aligned Investors….

COVID-19: Investment Fund and Adviser Relief

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is granting certain investment funds and investment advisors extra time to file certain reports with the commission due to the impact of COVID-19. Included within their release, the Commission said, “The health and safety of all participants in the securities markets is of paramount importance, and the Commission recognizes…

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