Wake Me Up When September Compliance Ends: Five Updates
September is barely even halfway finished, and there’s already plenty to deal with.
Delaware vs. Cayman Islands: Which Entity Should Your Fund…
Delaware versus Cayman gets decided backward more than any other question in fund formation.
What Is SEC Rule 17a-5 and What Does It…
Rule 17a-5 asks for three things: quarterly filings, an annual report package, and an accountant qualified to sign it.
How Much Does It Cost to Start a Hedge…
You need enough capital to launch the fund, then enough runway to operate while you raise assets and build a track record.
Dog Days Afternoon: Five August Updates for Alternative Funds
The NFA and CFTC don’t mess around, and neither do we.
How to Choose the Right CPA Firm for Your…
It comes down to five steps, worked in order, with the fee dead last on purpose.
Why Prediction Market Customer Funds Sit in a Cleared…
Registered prediction market operators report zero futures segregation and their entire customer balance as cleared swaps. Why that is, and what the courts are contesting.
What a First Audit Looks Like for a Prediction…
Your first certified annual report is due 60 days after fiscal year end. What the audit covers, who is permitted to sign it, and what to have ready.
How Often Do Hedge Funds Need to Be Audited?
We’ll map the audits, deadlines, and dependencies before the next vehicle becomes next spring’s surprise.