In a recent conversation with FundFire Alts, David Goldstein, Director of Fund Services at STP Investment Services, shared insights into the current hedge fund landscape and how hedge fund launches are picking up after a slow 2024.
Watch the interview in FundFire.
COVID-10 has tested many aspects of business. One in particular, Business Continuity Planning, has forced firms to not only review, but in many cases, fully enact plans. STP’s nearly flawless execution of our BCP at a moment’s notice stands out.
The SEC issues marketing rule guidance on gross performance. In this new guidance, the SEC said it would not recommend enforcement actions against advisors who advertise the gross performance of an investment within a portfolio, if they meet certain requirements.
The guidance published by the SEC in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQs) shows that advisors governed by the rule must clearly identify such ‘extracted performance’ as gross performance and display the total portfolio’s gross and net performance in any advertisements.
Berwyn, PA (September 24, 2025) — STP Investment Services, a leading provider of technology-enabled investment operations and compliance solutions, announced today that it has been named a Finalist in the ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards in the Innovation & Technology category for its groundbreaking solution, LaunchAdvisor.
Now in its fifth year, ThinkAdvisor’s Luminaries Awards redefine excellence in financial services, shining a spotlight on outstanding contributions from both organizations and individuals.
STP’s LaunchAdvisor was created to empower emerging and early-stage fund managers by providing them with the operational, compliance, and technology infrastructure they need to launch and grow successfully. The bundled solution integrates fund administration, compliance oversight, and digital-first technology through STP’s proprietary Blueprint platform. With LaunchAdvisor, new managers can focus on building investment strategies and raising capital while STP handles the complexity of operations and regulatory requirements.
In February 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced a move to a T+1 trade settlement cycle expected in May 2024. This move means that securities transactions must settle one business day after the trade date. Up until this point, the trade settlement cycle has been two business days (T+2). While halving the time to settlement may seem like an aggressive jump, the goal of the move is to make markets more efficient for investors and to reduce risk—just a couple of the long list of benefits that come with T+1. But that doesn’t mean there won’t be challenges.
