Q & A Database

The GIPS Standards Q&A database contains questions and answers (Q&As) on various searchable topics that provide additional interpretation on an issue. Q&As are considered to be authoritative guidance and must be followed in order to claim compliance with the GIPS standards.

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  • Archived

    Effective: 1 October, 2007 - 31 October, 2012
    Categories: Fees
    Source: GIPS Executive Committee

    Must the fee schedule be on the same page as the compliant presentation, or can it be on a separate page? Is it sufficient to refer to the firm’s ADV instead of disclosing the fee schedule?

    The fee schedule does not necessarily have to be on the same page as the compliant presentation, but it must be part of the presentation that includes the claim of compliance with the Standards. The disclosure requirement is not satisfied if the firm makes reference to another document that includes the fee schedule, such as the ADV.

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