Focused on Finance: Investment Management

Focused on Finance Podcast: Investment Management Series is Chapman's podcast dedicated to the legal, regulatory, and business developments shaping the investment management industry. The series delivers practical insights and analysis to help fund managers and advisers stay informed and ahead. Explore our latest episodes below.

On this episode, Investment Management Group members Kathryn Maass and Matt Stuart join James Borrasso to discuss the most recent amendments to the SEC's Names Rule. The SEC's revamped Names Rule is shaking up the fund industry. Now, funds must ensure at least 80% of assets are invested in a manner consistent with the fund's name. Quarterly reviews, stricter disclosure, and expanded record-keeping...

On this episode, Investment Management Group members James Borrasso and Kathryn Maass join Matt Stuart to discuss the retailization of private assets. Private markets are breaking down barriers—retail investors now have increased access to assets once reserved for institutions. Regulatory changes and innovative fund structures are fueling this shift, but challenges around valuation, liquidity, and...

On this episode, Investment Management Group members James Borrasso and Matt Stuart join Kathryn Maass to discuss ETF share class relief. ETF share class relief is changing how funds structure and offer products. With Vanguard's patent expired, dozens of fund sponsors are racing to offer dual share classes—combining mutual funds and ETFs under one roof. The SEC's new exemptions promise investor ch...