Economist Jim O’Sullivan of High Frequency Economics is very good at forecasting economic data, but he was also favored with a wee bit of luck as he narrowly won his eighth consecutive Forecaster of the Year contest in 2018. Joerg Angelé of Raiffeisen Bank International, who placed second in the annual contest, won the December…
Derivatives can be effective vehicles to transfer risk or gain exposure to an underlying asset without having to buy or sell the asset. A Total Return Swap (TRS) is an agreement between two parties to transfer the total economic exposure, including both market and credit risk, of the underlying asset which is generally an equity index, bonds,…
On January 29, 2019 John Dukich, founder and president of Ferential Systems, gave a presentation on the New York Alternative Investment Roundtable’s monthly call on total return swaps -some of the ways that investors are using them to boost returns, the processing requirements and some of the issues investors face when using them. The PowerPoint…
Cryptocurrency, or virtual currency, is now a significant player in the investment marketplace, and, as a result, many challenging legal and regulatory questions have been raised across the globe. While cryptocurrency and its utilized technologies could radically change business processes, its inherently decentralized nature could serve as a vehicle for sinister activity and a challenge…
Jonathan Tritcher, Republican candidate for New York State Comptroller, shares his thoughts on some of the issues and concerns faced by public pension plans when it comes to investing in alternative investments. Having begun his career in government, communications and politics, Mr. Tritcher developed an expertise in public finance that led to him being recruited…
The hedge fund, private equity and alternative assets industries have been heavily impacted by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). As 2018 comes to an end, there are still clarifications being sought after by fund managers about the effects of tax reform. View a webinar from Baker Tilly on the subject to learn about…
Alternative data, or “big data,” refers to massive quantities of complex, and often obscure, information about individual companies or industries that is analyzed by computer programs. As the alternative investment community has begun to embrace alternative data as part of its investment approach, it is important to understand some of the ways this new type…
NEW YORK, NY, June 11, 2018 – Sustainability continues to be a hot topic issue. From the Paris Climate Accord, to the sourcing of food or the treatment of the individuals involved in the production of goods, sustainability has become an increasingly prominent issue in global news and can directly impact consumers’ perception of individual…
Significant changes to SOC reports have occurred within the last two years. As organizations navigate their first of examinations under the new SSAE 18 standard, pitfalls are likely to surface. In addition, the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), recently released guidance identifying the differences between SOC for Cybersecurity and SOC 2®, which could…
As more and more companies suffer data breaches, scrutiny and legislative obligations increase for management and board members in their oversight roles regarding cybersecurity risk management. On April 12, 2018, the Center for Audit Quality (CAQ) released the publication, “Cybersecurity Risk Management Oversight: A Tool for Board Members,” to help guide board members in discussions…
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