by David Spaulding | Apr 19, 2018 | GIPS Policies & Procedures, Investment Performance Guy, performance measurement
I never had any ambition to write. In fact, I had little interest in studying English, grammar, or any of its related topics. I was always a “math guy,” and had somehow concluded (falsely, as it turns out) that you can either be good at math or...
by David Spaulding | Apr 12, 2018 | GIPS compliance, GIPS, GIPS standards, Investment Performance Guy, performance measurement
Looking for ways to simplify GIPS compliance Let’s face it: complying with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) can be a challenge. And so, why not look for ways to simplify the process? Here are a few ideas you may find of interest. Get off of...
by David Spaulding | Mar 29, 2018 | Mutual funds and GIPS, composites, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, Investment Performance Guy, mutual funds
Things to know about incorporating mutual funds into a GIPS composite Many asset managers who are seeking compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®) want to include mutual funds. While this is fairly easy to do, there are a few things...
by David Spaulding | Mar 20, 2018 | Performance measurement conference, Investment Performance Guy
When it comes to choosing a performance & risk measurement conference, you have choices. Everyone claims that their event is the best. We are no different, but we can back it up. While most performance conferences abandoned the practice of giving attendees...
by David Spaulding | Mar 14, 2018 | market index, benchmarks, GIPS, Global Investment Performance Standards, Investment Performance Guy
TSG has been at the forefront in providing education, information, and research, as well as fostering interaction regarding the high market index costs many firms and institutions are experiencing. We’ve moderated panel discussions, participated in and...