Global Market Entity Identifier Utility (GMEI), an LEI issuer, is now requesting information relating to the parents of its registered entities.  The past information collected on an LEI entity, which consisted of self-identifying information, is known as “Level 1 Data.”  The additional information now being requested is known as “Level 2 Data.” Learn more here. Robin Powers focuses…

If a plan investment in a vehicle is not covered by the plan asset regulation, is a person who recommends that investment a fiduciary to ERISA plans? Read more here This clarification is a supplement of Mr. White’s previous article: DOL’s New Fiduciary Definition and the Marketing of Hedge Funds The Department of Labor has adopted a…

The Department of Labor has adopted a modified definition of what investment advice makes a person an ERISA fiduciary.  The new definition is broader than the one it replaces and hedge fund managers need to be aware of the new running rules when they market their funds if fiduciary status is to be avoided. Learn…

Regulators, news media and investors continue to sharpen their focus on the types of expenses borne directly and indirectly by private funds.  While much of the attention has fallen on private equity funds, managers of hedge and venture funds should also cast a self-critical eye on the expenses they charge to their investment vehicles.  We…