Grab the Ball and Run with It – Who’s Next? Jan24

Posted by & filed under Energy, White Papers/ Thought Pieces.

Over the holidays, I caught up on some reading and among other things, I read “The State of Energy in Quebec,” a report produced and published annually for the past four years by the Chair in Energy Sector Management at HEC Montréal. It opened my eyes to the essential role individuals must play in the success of the energy transition, and in doing so, taught me an important lesson

... Read more »

Cryptocurrencies – Hot Buy or Hot Air? Jan22

Posted by & filed under Blockchain/Cryptocurrencies.

With traditional stock markets offering robust gains in 2017 and looking poised to continue their attractiveness in 2018, investors need strong persuasion to shift their equity allocations elsewhere. Enter the latest media darling: cryptocurrencies. The alternatives news feeds are awash in stories extolling the meteoric rise of cryptocurrency values and the new funds forming to attract investors to this hyper space

... Read more »

How the Final Tax Cuts and Job Act Will Impact Hedge Funds, Private Equity and Alternative Assets Jan18

Posted by & filed under Baker Tilly Tax Tips, Hedge Fund Performance.

The hedge fund, private equity and alternative asset industries will be impacted by a number of tax provisions from the final tax reform bill called the “Tax Cuts and Job Act” that was signed into law by the president on Dec. 22, 2017. Provisions will affect carried interest, general tax rates, compensation, like-kind exchanges and more. This article is intended to provide a high-level summary of some of the key provisions of the act

... Read more »