The Benefits of Complying with the GIPS Standards (Take 15 Series)

CFA Institute Take 15 Series

Iain W. McAra provides insight into the many benefits gained by firms claiming compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS®). He also discusses how firms can leverage compliance for stronger internal controls and better portfolio oversight.

The Take 15 Series is a series of short interviews with leading practitioners on timely topics focused on the investment profession.




Speaker

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Iain W. McAra is a performance strategist for J.P. Morgan Asset Management, where he oversees the implementation of systems and methods used for performance analysis and measurement of U.S. managed institutional assets. He is a member of the GIPS Executive Committee and serves as chair of the Investment Manager Subcommittee. Mr. McAra has also served as chairman of the United States Investment Performance Committee of CFA Institute—GIPS country sponsor representative for the United States—and several other committees related to AIMR and GIPS. He is a member of the advisory board of the Journal of Performance Measurement. Mr. McAra holds a BSc degree from London University.

This information is accurate as of the date of recording.

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Topics

  • Performance Measurement and Evaluation
  • Standards, Ethics, and Regulations

Price (USD)

Members: FREE
CFA Program Candidates: FREE
Standard Rate: FREE
University: FREE

Details

Length : 11min
Posted : 1/25/2012
Recorded On : 10/27/2011
CE Credits : 0.5 CE, 0.5 SER
Formats :
  • Audio Podcast
  • Video Podcast