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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April 3, 2020 Resources for Fund Directors Amid COVID-19 Crisis

The MFDF has compiled a list of resources to keep fund directors up to date on relevant regulatory and business topics during the global health crisis.

April 2, 2020 Dear Board Doc: We are Overwhelmed with Board Materials

Overwhelmed with board materials? Some boards have found it helpful to evaluate the content in the board book every few years and cull the non-value adding material, among other strategies.

March 31, 2020 Broader Oversight Considerations for Boards

Skadden lawyers give boards a wide angle view of smart governance during a crisis.

March 30, 2020 MFDF WEBINAR: Challenges for Fund Boards in Light of COVID-19

The Forum has recorded a webinar with leading Dechert lawyers to highlight some of the key issues that require director attention during the global pandemic.

March 28, 2020 Assessing D&O, Business Interruption Coverage in a Changing Environment

Lawyers from Jones Day discuss questions on insurance coverage for business interruption costs and potential liability tied to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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April 7, 2020
The New Work From Home Environment
This webinar will highlight the impact of fully remote work environment on investment advisers, funds, and their vendors. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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April 9, 2020
Planning Effective Virtual Board Meetings
This webinar will discuss on how to effectively conduct virtual board meetings and the risks and challenges to anticipate. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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April 16, 2020
Advancing Diversity: Fund Board Composition Considerations for 2020 and Beyond
This webinar will discuss diversity trends among fund boards, how those boards are thinking about diversity as a matter of governance, and methods boards are using to prioritize diversity as a factor in director recruitment efforts. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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COVID-19 Resources for Fund Directors

MFDF aims to keep fund directors up to date on relevant regulatory and business topics during the global health crisis. This list of resources provides information on regulatory relief and guidance, commentary on legal, strategic and governance matters, as well as asset management industry news. As we update this list, we will post the updates via our Forum News Feed daily blog.

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Challenge for Fund Boards in Light of COVID-19

The Forum recorded a webinar with Dechert partners who discussed issues of concern to fund boards during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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