Registration
2012 Policy Conference
Tuesday, June 19 - Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Washington, DC
Overview
The Forum's annual Policy Conference, held in Washington DC on June 19-20, 2012, brings independent directors together with legislators, regulators, and other industry experts to discuss issues of critical concern to fund directors. On June 19, CFTC Commissioner Bart Chilton will provide the keynote address and SEC Division Director Eileen Rominger will address the group as a featured speaker.
This year's conference will explore the following issues of interest to fund independent directors:
- Board oversight of valuation
- Effective negotiation techniques
- Impact of regulation on the industry
- Economies of scale
- Board retirement policies
Also join us the evening before the Policy Conference (June 18) for a celebration and toast for Allan Mostoff as he retires from the Forum.
The Forum would like to thank this year’s sponsor, Dechert, LLP.
Special thanks also to eSecLending.
BoardVantage is the exclusive technology provider for accessing electronic materials for the Mutual Fund Director Forum's 2012 Policy Conference.
Bart Chilton
Commissioner
CFTC
Eileen Rominger
Director, Division of Investment Management
SEC
Ashok Bakhru
Independent Chair
Goldman Sachs Funds
Rajib Chanda
Partner
Ropes & Gray LLP
William Chapman
Independent Director
Managers Funds
Martha Cochran
Partner
Arnold & Porter
Gregory Davis
Partner
Ropes & Gray LLP
Kathleen Dennis
Independent Director
Morgan Stanley
Kay Dryden
Independent Director
Nationwide Funds
Joseph Fleming
Partner
Dechert LLP
Ari Gabinet
General Counsel
Oppenheimer Funds, Inc.
Jeff A. Glenzer
Managing Director, Product Development and Policy
Association for Financial Professionals
Scott Goebel
General Counsel
Fidelity Management & Research
Howell E. Jackson
Independent Trustee
TIAA-CREF, Harvard Law School
Geoffrey Kenyon
Partner
Dechert LLP
David Kotler
Partner
Dechert LLP
Ken Leibler
Independent Director
Putnam Funds
David Lynn
Partner
JDL Consultants
Patricia Maleski
President
JP Morgan Funds
Peter Meenan
Independent Director
Mainstay Group of Funds
John Perlowski
Managing Director
BlackRock
Ken Rathgeber
Chief Compliance Officer
Fidelity Mutual Funds
Douglas Summa
Partner
PwC
Gary Wilner
Independent Director
Oakmark Funds
Leigh Wilson
Independent Chair
Victory Funds
Agenda
Monday, June 18
6:00 - 9:00 Retirement Reception in Honor of Allan Mostoff
Join us as we celebrate Allan Mostoff's accomplishments as founding president of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum
Tuesday, June 19
| 8:00 - 8:45 | Registration & Continental Breakfast |
| 8:45 - 10:00 | Panel: Board Oversight of Valuation |
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Moderated by Geoffrey Kenyon, Dechert LLP Ken Leibler, Putnam Patricia Maleski, JP Morgan John Perlowski, BlackRock Ken Rathgeber, Fidelity Mutual Funds Douglas Summa, PwC |
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| 10:00 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:15 | Featured Speaker: Eileen Rominger |
| Director, SEC Division of Investment Management | |
| 11:15 - 12:30 | Effective Negotiation Techniques |
| Rajib Chanda, Ropes & Gray | |
| 12:30 - 2:00 |
Lunch Address - Regulatory Roundup Martha Cochran, Arnold & Porter |
| 2:00 - 3:15 | Breakout Sessions |
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Board Retirement Policies Kay Dryden, Nationwide Funds Gary Wilner, Oakmark Funds Board Oversight of Sub-Advisory Fee Splits David Kotler, Dechert Peter Meenan, Mainstay Group of Funds Board Oversight of Sub-TA Fees William Chapman, Managers Funds Gregory Davis, Ropes & Gray |
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| 3:30 - 4:45 | Each session will repeat, locations will be the same as from 2:00 - 3:15 |
| 6:00 | Reception |
| 7:00 | Dinner |
| Keynote Address: Commissioner Bart Chilton, CFTC | |
Wednesday, June 20
| 8:00 - 9:00 | Fund Directors' Breakfast |
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Address: Economies of Scale David Lynn, JDL Consultants |
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| 9:00 - 10:15 | Panel: Money Market Fund Reform |
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Moderated by David Smith, Mutual Fund Directors Forum Kathleen Dennis, Morgan Stanley Jeff Glenzer, Association of Financial Professionals Leigh Wilson, Victory Funds |
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| 10:15 - 10:30 | Break |
| 10:30 - 11:45 | Panel: Emerging Fund Governance Issues |
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Moderated by Joseph Fleming, Dechert LLP Ashok Bakhru, Goldman Sachs Howell Jackson, TIAA-CREF, Harvard Law School Ari Gabinet, Oppenheimer Funds Scott Goebel, Fidelity Management & Research |
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| 11:45 | Lunch |
The Forum would like to thank this year’s sponsor, Dechert, LLP.
Special thanks also to eSecLending.
BoardVantage is the exclusive technology provider for accessing electronic materials for the Mutual Fund Director Forum's 2012 Policy Conference.
Program Info
Registration Information
This event is open to all mutual fund industry personnel.
Conference Fees & Cancellation Policy
Forum Members $500
Non-Members $1,000
Board pricing is available to Forum members. For the price of two registrations ($1,000) all members of the board may attend the program. For more information, or to determine if you are eligible, please contact the Forum at 202.507.4494.
All cancellations prior to June 11, 2012 will be subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Due to planning constraints, there is no refund for cancellations after June 11, 2012.
Location
Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road NW (map)
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 328-2000
Accommodations
The Forum has a few rooms available at the group rate, $249/night. If you would like a reservation at the group rate, please contact the Forum directly at (202) 507-4488.
Conference Attire
Business attire is requested for this event.
Media
This event is open to the media. If you are a member of the press and would like to attend, please contact Chris Sullivan with MacMillan Communications at 212.473.4442.
Content
Individual session content may be modified to adapt to the changing business climate; however, the program's focus on fundamental concepts and issues identified in the program overview will be retained.
Questions
If you have questions about this event, please contact the Forum via phone at 202.507.4488, or email.
Making the 2012 Policy Conference Possible
The Forum would like to thank this year’s sponsor, Dechert, LLP.
Special thanks also to eSecLending.
BoardVantage is the exclusive technology provider for accessing electronic materials for the Mutual Fund Director Forum's 2012 Policy Conference.