This guide replaces previous Risk Return Taxonomy guides and is inclusive of tagging required for Risk Returns and Tailored Shareholder Reports. Specific tags for Tailored Shareholder Reports begin on page 23.

The XBRL OEF Taxonomy Element and Definition Guide will help identify which elements (tags) are available when completing your Risk Return summary or TSR XBRL filing. This list has been created from the OEF 2025 Taxonomy, which was approved by the SEC and released on March 17, 2025.

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What is Total Compliance Management (TCM)?

Total Compliance Management (TCM) is DFIN’s holistic approach to providing a customised, audit-traceable and centralised compliance program. It allows clients to adhere to complex components of SEC regulations while seamlessly integrating ADA compliance into the web hosting experience.

What services does TCM offer?

With DFIN Web Hosting, you can fulfill your obligations to comply with evolving SEC rules, including Tailored Shareholder Reports, while providing an investor experience that reinforces your brand.

The SEC finalised the new Tailored Shareholder Reports Ruling on October 26, 2022. The final ruling had several notable changes from the original proposal and presents significant changes for the industry.

In fact, the SEC estimates that new ruling will impact nearly 12,000 funds/ETFs and 32,000 share classes.

Understanding the ruling can be both complex and time consuming. DFIN has been closely reviewing all aspects and interpretations, as well as the impact on the industry and end investor.

Keeping track of EDGAR filing deadlines, peak periods and market holidays is always a challenge. With the new year quickly approaching, we’ve made the planning process a bit easier with our new 2023 Investment Companies Regulatory Calendar to keep you better informed and on track.

The XBRL Taxonomy Element Guide will help identify which elements (tags) are available when reviewing your iXBRL filing. The list was created using the VIP 2025 taxonomy, which was released by the SEC on March 17, 2025. We recommend using the most recent version of the VIP taxonomy to ensure you incorporate the latest XBRL tags.

In recent years the FinTech industry has experienced significant changes on every front, from increased regulatory requirements to growing investor expectations. In this article, Eric Johnson, DFIN’s president of Global Investment Companies, addresses the top issues facing fund and asset companies heading into 2022.

At this time last year, the outlook for 2021 was heavily influenced by the global pandemic and how FinTech companies were pivoting to meet shifting needs. How did DFIN see that play out over the last 12 months?

ArcPro®, the industry’s leading content management software, modernises the process of creating and updating your regulatory disclosures and shareholder communications. ArcPro offers intuitive, cloud-based workflow tools and managerial dashboards to streamline the review and approval process for prospectus building and a wide range of other regulatory communications.