Who is eligible to claim compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)?

An investment management firm that actively manages assets is eligible to claim compliance with the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) because these standards are specifically designed for investment firms that present their investment performance to clients and prospective clients. GIPS aims to ensure fair representation and full disclosure of investment performance, allowing for better comparisons between firms.

Investment management firms are required to adhere to specific guidelines regarding performance reporting, including past performance calculations, and compliance processes, which makes them the primary candidates for claiming GIPS compliance. The other choices, while they may play roles in the investment world, do not directly engage in investment performance reporting in the way that an investment management firm would, and thus are not eligible to claim GIPS compliance.