Financial Services Resources
The financial services industry thrives on the value of relationships and relies on the experience and knowledge of trusted advisors to help them grow and maximize their investments. Withum Financial Services Team delivers a depth of knowledge and unparalleled service, making us the firm of choice in the financial services industry. We offer guidance to answer trending questions in the industry.
Reference Guides and Proformas
We also understand the importance of having resources easily accessible when you need them the most. When given the right tools, you have the ability to make smarter decisions and investments that yield success. We offer a number of guides to support your investment strategy.
Video Resources
Explore our Financial Services YouTube channel for insightful discussions on current trends in the Financial Services and Alternative Investment industries. Join Withum’s Financial Services team as they delve into emerging manager advice, first-time fundraisers’ insights, business migration strategies, and other relevant topics.
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Latest Video Series: The Alternative Route
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Recent Insights
Section 351 ETF Conversions and Rev. Rul. 2026-20: What the Ruling Leaves Unanswered
Revenue Ruling 2026-20 and Notice 2026-62 address certain exchange-traded fund (ETF) and tax-aware investment fund strategies, including transactions involving Section 351 contributions. The ruling addresses an investor that, as part of a plan, contributes a diversified portfolio of appreciated securities to a newly formed ETF in an exchange intended to qualify under Section 351. Under…
When Quarterly Valuations Cannot Keep Pace: Managing AI Disruption Across the Private Equity Portfolio
Overview Recent pressure in private credit provides an important lesson for private equity managers: market signals can move materially faster than quarterly valuation processes. The issue may be particularly acute in software, where AI can alter competitive positioning, customer retention, pricing power and expected growth within a matter of months. Fund managers that establish a…
IRS Targets Certain ETF and Tax-Aware Investment Fund Strategies
On September 28, 2026, the Treasury Department and the IRS issued Revenue Ruling 2026-20 and Notice 2026-62. Together, the guidance targets selected exchange-traded fund (ETF) redemption structures and tax-aware investment strategies that the government believes use nonrecognition, timing or character rules to obtain tax results consistent with the purpose and proper application of those rules….