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The World’s Empty Office Buildings Have Become a Debt Time Bomb June 26, 2023

The World’s Empty Office Buildings Have Become a Debt Time Bomb

In New York and London, owners of gleaming office towers are walking away from their debt rather than pouring good money after bad. The landlords of downtown San Francisco’s largest mall have abandoned it. A new Hong Kong skyscraper is only a quarter leased...
Silicon Valley, Calif., Office Vacancy Surging June 26, 2023

Silicon Valley, Calif., Office Vacancy Surging

Vacant office space is piling up in California's Silicon Valley as technology companies reassess their workspace needs, The Wall Street Journal reported. Office vacancies in San Jose, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale rose to 17% in June...
Using Your CRM To Help Build Advisor Relationships June 26, 2023

Using Your CRM To Help Build Advisor Relationships

Using Your CRM To Help Build Advisor Relationships June 26, 2023 | Marketing Intent It’s time to ditch the Excel spreadsheet. Let’s talk about CRM systems, why they’re important and how they’re beneficial to help build relationships with advisors.  The Purpose of a CRM System Your CRM system should hold all the information you need…
What is Document Custody for Private Investments? June 26, 2023

What is Document Custody for Private Investments?

What is Document Custody for Private Investments? April 28, 2023 | Pete Bergman | UMB Document custody for private investments is the practice of securely storing and managing legal agreements, contracts, transaction records, and other relevant documents. Private investment managers are increasingly seeking document custody services, even when they may not be required by law…
Understanding Fund Custody: Private Versus Publicly Offered Fund Vehicles June 26, 2023

Understanding Fund Custody: Private Versus Publicly Offered Fund Vehicles

Understanding Fund Custody: Private Versus Publicly Offered Fund Vehicles May 12, 2023 | Amy Small | UMB When managers of private funds decide to launch a strategy as a registered mutual fund–such as an interval fund, tender fund, or a daily NAV fund— the topic of custody can sometimes lead to confusion. Private fund managers…

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