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The Onset of CFTC Regulation of Mutual Funds: What Directors Need to Know
Forum Webinar Series
The CFTC recently amended its Rule 4.5 exemption from CFTC registration for registered investment companies and provided guidance on the treatment of commodity subsidiaries. In addition, the CFTC will soon regulate swap contracts. The amended regulatory scheme will affect the use of financial futures, options on futures and swaps by registered investment companies, as well as imposing new burdens on some managers and funds. The webinar is designed to discuss the new regulations and the implications for funds and directors. The event will be broadcast live from 2:00 to 3:00 Eastern time on Thursday, May 31.
Mutual Fund Distribution Channels and Share Class Sales: Perspectives on an Evolving Marketplace
Forum Webinar Series
Dennis Bowden and Avi Nachmany of Strategic Insight discuss the evolution of share class use and distribution channel developments. The event will be broadcast live from 2:00 to 3:00 Eastern time on Wednesday, June 6.
Allan Mostoff Retirement Reception
Washington, DC
Please join us on June 18, 2012 for a reception in honor of the retirement of Allan Mostoff, the founding President of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum.
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Suit Filed Against CFTC
May 24, 2012
The Investment Company Institute (ICI) and the Chamber of Commerce (Chamber) recently filed a lawsuit challenging the rule adopted by the CFTC that would subject many investment companies to regulation by the CFTC. The lawsuit argues that the rule should be vacated. The complaint traces… read more
Questions Arise Concerning Bank Risk Oversight
May 23, 2012
In a May 17 letter to Ben Bernanke, Melanie Fein, a former senior counsel to the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, questioned the ability of bank managers and regulators to supervise risks in large bank institutions in the wake of the losses… read more
CFTC Commissioner Chilton Speaks
May 22, 2012
In a recent speech, CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton discussed the difficulties litigation poses for regulators. Specifically, he expressed concern that litigation over cost-benefit analyses is elevating the importance of the analyses to the ultimate goal of regulation, not inputs for better rules. He gave an… read more