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Democratization of Financial Markets: Inflection Point or Illusion?

For decades, access to private markets has been largely reserved for institutional investors and a narrow segment of high-net-worth individuals. Today, that paradigm is being challenged. Recent regulatory signals suggest a meaningful shift, one that could redefine how retail capital participates in private investments. At the center of this evolution is a fundamental question: Are…

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Redemptions and Reality: Rethinking Liquidity in Private Credit

As the Financial Times reported on April 2, the U.S. Treasury is urging regulators to convene now on the risks building in private credit—an indication that concerns around governance gaps in the sector are beginning to intensify. Recent redemption constraints weren’t a sign of failure in private credit, but they did bring a long-standing tension…

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Key Reporting Updates for California Registered Investment Advisers

California’s Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) has expanded reporting obligations for state registered investment advisers. In addition to existing financial and disclosure requirements, advisers with certain private company investment activities will face a new annual reporting mandate beginning in 2026. Core Requirements for State Registered Advisers New 2026 Reporting Obligation for Private Company…

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Digital Asset Collateral Considerations

As crypto markets evolve, fund managers are increasingly engaging in complex financial instruments such as tokenized repos, lending, and other strategies. While these instruments offer liquidity and leverage, they also raise tax characterization issues under U.S. federal income tax law. Repos are generally perceived as secured loans, but the IRS may treat them as sales…

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The Alternative Route – Gateway to the Exciting World of Alternative Investments

A video series focused on the exciting world of alternative investments. Our mission is to provide you with an exclusive look into the unconventional and often esoteric realms of the asset management industry including changes in the marketplace, operational factors, investment strategies, all while learning from thought leaders in the front seat helping to drive…

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Valuation: What Matters Now Video Mini Series
Valuation: What Matters Now

As financial reporting season approaches, this short video series takes a closer look at three areas that consistently raise questions for funds and finance teams: valuation caps on SAFE notes, secondary market pricing, and information rights.

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