Investment Fund Management Reports

Management reports for investment funds provide investors with the necessary information on their investments. They contain investment goals, holding details, costs and performance among other things. Reporting in detail is essential for retaining existing clients and attracting new ones.

Many investment managers, trusts and family offices use various methods to manage and report their assets. Some individuals make use of Excel find spreadsheets, whereas others use specific software to track their money. Whatever method is used, it’s important to have the right technology to ensure that the correct information is collected and delivered at the right time.

In the ideal scenario, directors of investment funds should be provided with data and information which allow them to evaluate the effectiveness of a fund’s fees and expenses, including those related to the selection of portfolio securities. Directors who are independent of the fund should also be able to look over documents created by outside experts when evaluating service contracts and fees.

To address these broader needs to meet these broader needs, the Commission will need to consider whether it is appropriate to require certain fee-related information, expressed in dollar amounts that is included in fund statements on accounts. In this way, investors could receive personalized information on the dollar amount of fees they paid indirectly over an elapsed time, and evaluate the fees they pay with those of other funds.