MFDF Enhances the Governance of Mutual Funds

The Mutual Fund Directors Forum is an independent, non-profit organization that serves independent directors of mutual funds and other U.S. registered investment companies. The Forum seeks to enhance fund governance by building a strong community among independent directors through educational and networking opportunities and by providing directors with a strong voice in the key policy debates impacting directors’ effectiveness and the future of the fund industry.

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February 8, 2023 Davis Polk Releases 2023 Regulatory Reform Forecast

Davis Polk recently released the “Financial Services Regulatory Reform: Winter Forecast Edition” which includes a look at the financial regulatory landscape across a number of topics and agencies including the Federal Reserve, the SEC, and Treasury, among others. Regarding securities market structure, the report summarizes the recent SEC proposals covering market structure, trading in US Treasurys, and potential changes to the settlement cycle.

February 7, 2023 Prudential Regulators Issue Joint Statement on Crypto-Asset Risks to Banking Entities

The statement highlights key risks associated with digital assets implemented using cryptographic techniques, as well as the crypto-asset sector more broadly, that the prudential regulators believe banking organizations should consider. The regulators’ warn that “the agencies believe that issuing or holding as principal crypto-assets that are issued, stored, or transferred on an open, public, and/or decentralized network, or similar system is highly likely to be inconsistent with safe and sound banking practices.”

February 6, 2023 Event of Interest: Ropes & Gray to Host Webinar on “Creating a Culture of Compliance”

Ropes & Gray plans to host a webinar entitled, “Creating a Culture of Compliance” which will discuss ways compliance professionals can make their programs more effective and efficient. As entities continue to build out their compliance programs, “ticking the box” with policies, procedures and training sessions is not enough to meet regulatory scrutiny.

February 2, 2023 Event of Interest: ESG & Alternative Investment Managers – 360 Degree View

ASC Advisors, Seward & Kissel, and PRI plan to host a webinar titled “ESG & Alternative Investment Managers – 360 Degree View" which will cover political trends, best practices, and solutions for those navigating the topic of ESG in the current market environment.

February 1, 2023 Federal Reserve Requests Climate Analysis from Largest US Banks

The Federal Reserve Board released details on a “Pilot Climate Scenario Analysis” (CSA) to learn how the six largest US banking institutions are managing the risks posed by climate change. The data collected will “enhance the ability of both large banking organizations and supervisors to identify, measure, monitor, and manage climate-related financial risks.”

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February 16, 2023
Tax Update: An Overview of Current Tax Landscape for the Fund Industry
Join Francis Grab, principal of EY's Washington Council, and Amy Snyder, tax principal in EY's Asset Management practice, as they provide post-election perspectives on the tax regulation landscape, as well as discuss recent tax developments and hot topics in the mutual fund industry. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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March 1, 2023
Fund Industry Claims Trends: An Insurer’s Perspective
Join Julie Ulstrup and Daniel Steiner from ICI Mutual as they provide an overview of the fund industry claims trends and recent developments in the fund industry insurance market. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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Washington March 9, 2023
2023 Fund Governance & Regulatory Insights Conference
The Forum's annual FGRI Conference will bring independent directors together with legislators, regulators, and other industry experts to discuss issues of critical concern to fund directors. This program is scheduled to be in-person starting at 8 am on March 9, 2023 and conclude at 12 pm on March 10, 2023.
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Board Doc: What is an appropriate timeline for recruiting a new director?

The MFDF’s Board Doc is an occasional feature of the Daily News Feed that features questions from our readers. The answers and commentary provided in our responses do not constitute legal advice and should not be treated as such. Please consult with your independent counsel on questions of compliance with the securities laws and director fiduciary duties. If you would like the Board Doc to consider your questions, please e-mail BoardDoc@mfdf.org

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MFDF Webinar Archive: Observations from SEC Examinations of RICs

On March 1, the panel reviewed the recent risk alert issued by the SEC on October 26, 2021 entitled “Observations from Examinations in the Registered Investment Company Initiatives” identifying topics of interest and concern for boards of directors, outside counsel, internal legal staff, and compliance officers. Forum members can view the replay of the webinar archives by logging in to MFDF's website and clicking on the link below.

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