Seward & Kissel’s most recent Market Moments episodes include a 3-part series during which Paul Miller, a partner in the Firm’s investment management group, speaks with Alexandra Alberstadt, counsel in the investment management group, about high-level considerations for investment advisers considering converting their products to exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Part 1: Why Convert?

• In Part 1, Alex and Paul discuss why ETFs are so appealing to investors and many of the issues for an adviser to consider in converting a mutual fund or other product.

Part 2: The Current Conversion Environment

• In Part 2, Alex and Paul discuss the current ETF conversion landscape, recent innovations in the industry and other legal and operational considerations.

Part 3: SMAs & Private Fund Conversion Considerations

• In Part 3, Alex and Paul discuss the steps required for private fund and SMA managers to convert, governance considerations and transparent vs. non-transparent vehicles.

*Seward & Kissel will also be hosting a two-part webinar series on ETF conversions in April 2022. To register for the series, click here.

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