Wrapping up our series on mutual funds, here we examine the market share for audit and non-audit fees by audit firm. The Audit Analytics’ Funds + Securities Audit Fee database tracks audit and non-audit fees paid by mutual funds to … Continue reading
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Pledged Securities in SPACs Pose Double Risk
Pledging securities, when a beneficial owner pledges their company shares as collateral, poses significant risks to corporate governance and share price. This risk is heightened when securities related to a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) investment are pledged, due to … Continue reading
Who Audits Mutual Funds – Fund Type Market Share
In this third installment of the mutual fund market share series, we look at how fund type impacts the audit market, analyzing 6 fund types. Continue reading
Who Audits Mutual Funds – Regional Market Shares
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Who Audits Mutual Funds – An Overview
Mutual funds are often seen as a safer, more predictable method of investing in the capital markets. Warren Buffet, the legendary investor and one of the world’s richest men, consistently espouses the benefits of investing in “an S&P 500 low-cost … Continue reading
Risk of Pledged Securities for Public Companies
Pledged securities – shares of a public company that are pledged by their owner as collateral – present a potentially serious risk to a company’s governance and share price. When a major owner of a company pledges their shares, it exposes the company … Continue reading