Research Package | SEC Rule 2a-5

A Comprehensive Research & Advisory Package for Fund Boards, Investment Advisers and Service Providers


On December 3rd the Securities and Exchange Commission approved Rule 2a-5 and accompanying record keeping Rule 31a-4 establishing a new framework for fund fair valuation practices. The rule is designed to clarify how fund boards can satisfy their valuation obligations in light of market developments, including an increase in the variety of asset classes held by funds and an increase in both the volume and type of data used in valuation determinations. The new rule is the most comprehensive statement of mutual fund fair valuation obligations for nearly 50 years and will have profound implications for fund boards and managers.

To help clarify these implications for fund boards, advisers and service providers Voltaire Advisors has been conducting a program of independent research and consultation with industry experts. This program consists of four Webinars and a Special Report outlined below:


Webinar Recording | SEC Final Fair Value Rule 2a-5: What Should You Do Now?

  • Chair | Ian Blance, Voltaire Advisors
  • Jay Baris | Partner, Sidley Austin
  • Buddy Donohue | Independent Director
  • Paul Kraft | US Mutual Fund & Investment Adviser Practice Leader, Deloitte & Touche LLP

Webinar Recording | Proposed SEC Fair Value Rule 2a-5: What Next?

  • Chair | Ian Blance, Voltaire Advisors
  • Paul Kraft | US Mutual Fund & Investment Adviser Practice Leader, Deloitte & Touche LLP
  • David B. Smith, Jr. | Executive Vice President & General Counsel, Mutual Fund Directors Forum
  • Doug Scheidt | Independent Consultant

Webinar Recording | The Ex-SEC Speaks on Proposed Rule 2a-5

  • Chair | Ian Blance, Voltaire Advisors
  • Norm Champ | Partner, Kirkland & Ellis (Director of IM 2012-15)
  • Buddy Donohue | Independent Director, BNY Mellon Funds (Director of IM 2006-10)
  • Dave Grim | Partner, Stradley Ronon (Director of IM 2015-17)

Webinar Recording | Proposed SEC Fair Value Rule 2a-5: Implications for Funds, Boards and Service Providers

  • Introduction | Ian Blance, Voltaire Advisors
  • Legal & Compliance Obligations | Jay Baris, Sidley Austin
  • Implications for Fund Boards | Buddy Donohue, Independent Director
  • Fund Operations & Service Provider Issues | Ian Blance, Voltaire Advisors

Special Report | SEC Fair Value Rule 2a-5: Implications for Funds, Boards and Service Providers

  • Introduction
  • Fair Valuation Functions
  • Implications for Fund Boards
  • Implications for Investment Advisers
  • Implications for Pricing Services
  • Conclusions

Research Package

  • Webinar Recording | SEC Final Fair Value Rule 2a-5: What Should You Do Now?
  • Webinar Recording | Proposed SEC Fair Value Rule 2a-5: What Next?
  • Webinar Recording | The Ex-SEC Speaks on Proposed Rule 2a-5
  • Webinar Recording | Proposed SEC Fair Value Rule 2a-5: Implications for Funds, Boards and Service Providers
  • Special Report | Implications for Fund Boards, Advisers and Service Providers

This research package can be purchased for $499 using the link below:

Purchase 2a-5 Research Package
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