Investment Management Integrated Library Offers Single Online Source for Premier Resources from CCH, Aspen

(RIVERWOODS, ILL., May 8, 2006) – Investment professionals now have a one-stop electronic resource for all of their research and practice needs with the Investment Management Integrated Library from Aspen Publishers and CCH, part of the Wolters Kluwer Law & Business group. The Library provides authoritative information, the latest industry news and practical guidance needed to effectively manage, advise and maintain financial portfolios for both public and private investments all in a convenient, comprehensive online environment.

“We’ve brought together resources that are the first choice of professionals in this field by combining the in-depth analytical content of the CCH Mutual Funds Guide with informative newsletters and definitive treatise materials from Aspen and made it available on the CCH Internet Research NetWork,” said Peggy Hayner, Wolters Kluwer Law & Business product manager.

Library Content

The Investment Management Integrated Library consists of a core of analytical and primary resources plus optional materials to cover key aspects of investment management:

Core Materials:

  • CCH Mutual Funds Guide – A comprehensive resource that provides the legal requirements, key contacts and ongoing developments that affect mutual funds and their operations through primary source information, analytical discussion and newsletter coverage. This invaluable reference provides the essential tools for understanding the complex and changing regulatory requirements in this area. It provides the full text of the principal securities laws and expert plain language explanations for important areas including: the Investment Company Act of 1940, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. It also contains related regulations and forms as well as a vast archive of relevant SEC releases, no-action letters and court decisions. A newsletter component includes articles on recent regulatory, legislative, judicial and industry developments affecting the practice area including: SEC rulemaking; speeches and enforcement activities; corporate governance issues; accounting and financial reporting matters; international developments; and more.
  • Investment Lawyer: Covering Legal and Regulatory Issues of Asset Management edited by Stephanie Djinis – A monthly newsletter that provides practical answers to complex questions plus up-to-the-minute reporting on regulatory and industry developments. This newsletter is the first and only legal publication devoted exclusively to investment management. It monitors all the key regulators, including the SEC, CFTC, DOL and IRS, as well as state regulators and Congress to keep practitioners up to date on the latest regulatory developments and concerns.
  • Regulation of Money Managers: Mutual Funds and Advisers, 2nd Edition by Tamar Frankel and Ann Taylor Schwing – This treatise is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and penetrating analysis of the regulation surrounding investment advisers and companies. It keeps professionals apprised of all significant new and proposed SEC rules, no-action letters and interpretive releases as well as important cases and relevant regulation from other agencies.
  • Broker-Dealer Law and Regulation, 3rd Edition by Norman S. Poser – This resource covers the full range of the law that governs the relationship between broker-dealers and their customers. Topics covered include: private rights of action, securities arbitration, mediation, regulation and compliance. In addition, it is the only available source that fully discusses breach of fiduciary duty and other possible state law claims.
  • Fundamentals of Securities Regulation, 5th Edition by the late Louis Loss, and Joel Seligman – This resource offers expert analysis of every significant aspect of securities law and covers recent developments such as: the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and its impact on federal securities rules and regulations; amendment and interpretation of the SEC’s Management Discussion and Analysis; new insider trading rules; recent global research analyst settlements and related SEC, NYSE and NASD rules.

Optional Materials:

  • Investment Adviser’s Legal & Compliance Guide by Terrance O’Malley This guide assists attorneys and advisers with the drafting and annual review of policies and procedures. It also serves as a tool for in-house counsel and compliance officers to help define their changing responsibilities under new rules adopted under the Investment Adviser Act of 1940 as well as new staff interpretations and guidance.
  • Investment Management Law and Regulation, 2nd Edition by Harvey E. Bines and Steve Thel – This guide helps practitioners profitably adapt to today’s changing conditions as well as anticipate tomorrow’s regulatory response. It helps ensure compliance with all relevant regulations; identifies and explains the financial theories that control the development of investment management law and gives critical judicial, legislative and regulatory history that makes recent law and regulation more comprehensible.
  • Federal Money Laundering Regulation: Banking, Corporate, and Securities Compliance by Steven Mark Levy – This treatise is a comprehensive guide to understanding and complying with all U.S. legislation and regulatory requirements governing money laundering.

Integrated Environment

The Investment Management Integrated Library is designed to streamline a professional’s practice from disconnected sources to an integrated solution.

“This dynamic resource has been made all the more valuable because the materials interact with each other in an integrated environment,” said Hayner.

Primary source materials, treatises, analytical materials and news all appear in a common interface that allows users to access information and analysis with a single click. Links from treatise to source materials give instant access to laws, regulations, cases and more.

All resources in the Investment Management Integrated Library are updated on a regular basis.

For More Information

For more information on the Investment Management Integrated Library, including pricing, call 800-344-3734 or contact a sales representative at 888-224-7377.

About Wolters Kluwer Law & Business

Wolters Kluwer Law & Business is a leading provider of research products and software solutions in key specialty areas for legal and business professionals, as well as casebooks and study aids for law students. Its major product lines include Aspen Publishers, CCH, Kluwer Law International and Loislaw. Its markets include law firms, law schools, corporate counsel and professionals requiring legal and compliance information. Wolters Kluwer Law & Business, a unit of Wolters Kluwer, is based in New York City and Riverwoods, Ill.

Wolters Kluwer is a leading multinational publisher and information services company. The Company’s core markets are health, corporate services, financial services, tax, accounting, legal, regulation, and education. Wolters Kluwer has annual revenues (2005) of €3.4 billion, employs approximately 18,400 people worldwide and maintains operations across Europe, North America and Asia Pacific. Wolters Kluwer is headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Its depositary receipts of shares are quoted on the Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. For more information, see www.wolterskluwer.com.

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