Read the latest insights for the institutional marketplace, from community banks and municipalities to some of the largest corporations, broker-dealers and fund companies in the U.S. and abroad.
Why do most mutual funds make year-end distributions in December?
Investors can be wary of making new mutual fund investments with upcoming year-end distributions. Here, we cover why that may be good advice.
Institutional Topics
Reflecting on institutional custody’s growth to $250 billion
This month we announced that, as of Q1 2026, we hold $250 billion in assets under custody. Here, Amy Small shares what's driving our growth and the people and approach behind it.
Need for speed: Checklist for escrow setup to avoid M&A closing delays
Escrow is often one of the last things to come up in a business transaction. If you want the closing process to stay pain-free, use the checklist below to help avoid unpleasant surprises.
Year-end 2025 numbers update: Interval and tender-offer funds reach $239 billion as structural test begins
Read our analysis for interval and tender-offer funds from year-end 2025 and gain insights from our market report.
Evaluating a potential mutual fund to ETF conversion
Converting from mutual funds to ETFs can appeal to the evolving preferences of investors. However, it demands careful thought and preparation.
Trade strategy review: Adjusting to meet 2026 market instability
Read how institutional investors and asset managers may need to update their 2026 plans to match the shifts on the global stage and in domestic markets.
Enhancing current expected credit losses (CECL) modeling and validation
Here, we cover best practices for financial institutions to prepare for CECL model validation and share insights we have gained.
