Trusted Insight for Independent Oversight

MFDF is an independent association for independent directors of mutual funds, ETFs, closed-end funds, and other registered investment companies.

MFDF helps independent directors navigate an evolving regulatory environment and steward shareholders’ investments. MFDF provides tailored educational resources and facilitates peer-to-peer networking, with offerings that include webinars, white papers, and interactive conferences. As an independent association, MFDF’s membership includes a wide range of fund boards and represents a diverse community of directors.

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Upcoming Events

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  • November 12, 2024

    ETF Share Class

    As part of MFDF's ETF webinar series, Mike Mundt, partner at Stradley Ronon, will discuss key features of the ETF share class structure, the challenges that those features might present, and particularly the board responsibilities as they are currently conceived in the applications for relief. This webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).

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  • Los Angeles November 13, 2024

    Director Discussion Series - Open Forum (Los Angeles, CA)

    MFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch in Los Angeles, CA to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the offices of PwC located at 601 South Figueroa Street, Ste. 900 in Los Angeles, CA.

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  • San Francisco November 14, 2024

    Director Discussion Series - Open Forum (San Francisco, CA)

    MFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch in Los Angeles, CA to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the offices of PwC located at 405 Howard Street, Ste. 600, San Francisco, CA.

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MFDF Member Series - Leveraging MFDF Membership to Locate Future Directors

Leslie Beckbridge, MFDF's Operations and Member Services Manager, highlighted MFDF's Director Candidate Database, a service that provides curated candidate lists in response to member boards' requirements.  The webinar provided an overview of the Database, discussed how members can use it as part of succession planning efforts, and shared insights to get the best results from your inquiry.

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DEI Resources for Fund Boards

Explore news and resources relating to diversity, equity and inclusion on fund boards.

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