Title
Clear heading identifying the resolution purpose and the fund or entity it governs.
A well-drafted AIFM Resolution Document reduces legal and operational ambiguity by defining authority, limiting risk, and providing a verifiable record for administrators, custodians, and counterparties. It supports compliance, auditability, and faster onboarding of service providers.
The AIFM Resolution Document is prepared by fund counsel or corporate secretarial staff and is relied on by internal compliance teams and external service providers.
Maintain an executed original (or a certified copy) in the fund’s minute book and provide certified copies to counterparties that require proof of authority.
Clear heading identifying the resolution purpose and the fund or entity it governs.
Short background statements that explain context, reference prior authorizations, and identify governing documents.
Precise operative clauses stating appointments, delegated powers, limits, and any monetary thresholds or time limits.
List of individuals with titles authorized to sign, including any required countersigners or signatory order.
The exact date the resolution takes effect and any retroactive or conditional provisions.
Signature block for the certifying officer, date, and space for notary or corporate seal if required.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signature Field | Require name, signature image, date |
| Authentication | Email plus SMS code for signers |
| Certificate | Attach completion audit trail |
| Storage | Save PDF/A in secure archive |
Ensure the eSignature platform provides an auditable trail, secure storage, and appropriate signer authentication.
Choose settings that preserve the signed PDF, attach the audit certificate, and store the executed resolution in the corporate minute book or encrypted records repository.
Resolution effective on the date specified or date of signature
Supply certified copy to fund administrator as required for onboarding
Deliver executed resolution to expedite account opening
Include resolution in periodic governance reviews
Amend via subsequent resolution when authorities change
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| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |