GIPS® Verification

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We welcome the opportunity to speak with you. If you are interested in a customized proposal on GIPS® compliance verification then please contact Christie Dillard at 866.279.0750 or Email.

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Practice Highlights

  • Provide verification services to more than 200 investment management firms that manage assets from under $100 million to over $400 billion.
  • All verifiers are either CFA charter holders, CIPM charter holders, CFA candidates, or CIPM candidates
  • Consultative, robust verification process that includes extensive client communication and support
  • Professional to verification client ratio is low (1 to 10) by design.
  • Our division’s focus remains solely on GIPS® Verification.
  • Data Extraction software for Advent Axys users devised to minimize administrative burden.
  • Frequent speakers at industry conferences and events.
  • Thorough understanding of your portfolio software.

 

Why Verification

  • Most, if not all, RFP’s sent by consultants and prospects inquire about compliance and verification.
  • The SEC is increasingly scrutinizing claims of GIPS® compliance and performance presentations.
  • Most, if not all, electronic manager databases query GIPS® compliance and verification.
  • Verification portrays honesty and the desire to gain the trust of clients and prospects.
  • Enhanced internal controls.  Insufficient processes and procedures can lead to increased risk in performance reporting.
  • Peace of mind. Several managers believe their current performance presentations may not accurately and fairly depict the performance of their strategies.