View the GIPS 2010 Exposure Draft now and send in your comments. The public comment period ends on 1 July 2009. This new version will be effective 1 January 2011.

 

Webcasts

There are new webcasts available that provide explanation of the proposed changes to the GIPS standards and addressing the provisions that become effective in 2010. In addition, there are several other webcasts available on various topics ranging from short selling and risk to fixed income attribution.  

 

New Greek Country Sponsor

The GIPS Executive Committee (EC) endorsed the Hellenic CFA Society as the official Country Sponsor of the GIPS standards for Greece. This endorsement marks the 31st country with an organization that sponsors and promotes the Standards.

 

Save the Date: 2009 GIPS Annual Conference in Boston

The GIPS Standards Annual Conference is scheduled for 22-23 September 2009 in Boston. Last year’s conference sold out and space is limited, so register early. This year’s conference will cover key topics in the performance measurement industry as well as a preview and implications of the proposed changes to the Standards.

 

A GIPS Standards Interactive Workshop precedes the annual conference and is scheduled for 21 September 2009 in Boston. The workshop will help participants the requirements of the GIPS standards, including composite construction, performance calculation, and the creation of a compliant presentation. In order to help you get prepared for 2011, this workshop will specifically include interactive discussion about the proposed changes. Learn how your firm might be impacted and what the proposed changes might mean for compliance.

 

For complete details, please contact us.

 

Governance

The next GIPS in-person meetings will be held on 18 September 2009 at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. If you wish to attend as an Observer, please indicate your interest in an email.