Calendar of Events
MFDF regularly hosts educational programs on a wide variety of current topics of interest to mutual fund independent directors. These programs include single day in-person seminars, multi-day conferences, web-based programs, and informal networking discussions.
NOTE: All Forum programs will be offered via various virtual platforms until further notice. In-person programs will be noted with location details in the specific event page. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Forum.
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Washington June 8, 2022
2022 Fund Governance & Regulatory Insights ConferenceThe 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 June 8, 2022 and conclude at 12 pm on June, 9, 2022.
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June 16, 2022
Key Takeaways From Morningstar’s 2021 Annual Fund Fee StudyMorningstar’s Ben Johnson will share the key findings from Morningstar’s latest research on trends in fund fees. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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Chicago June 21, 2022
Director Discussion Series - Open Forum (Chicago)The Forum will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch in Chicago to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 12 pm - 2 pm at the offices of Ropes & Gray LLP in Chicago.
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June 28, 2022
In Focus: Capitol Hill, A Conversation with Congressman Bryan SteilCongressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin will discuss his work on the Financial Services Committee, a Congressional outlook for the remainder of 2022, and an overview of the issues House Republicans are likely to focus on in the next Congress if the House of Representatives flips in November 2022. This event is our first in a series of events covering updates from Capitol Hill. This meeting will be on Zoom on June 28 2022 from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (ET).
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Boston July 13, 2022
Director Discussion Series - Open Forum (Boston)The Forum will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch in Boston to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 12 pm - 2 pm at the offices of Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston.
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July 19, 2022
Differentiating Mutual-Fund-to-ETF ConversionsThis webinar is designed to point out the key differences between mutual-fund-to-ETF conversions and more traditional reorganizations of registered funds. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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New York July 20, 2022
Director Discussion Series - Open Forum (New York)The Forum will host an in-person Director Discussion Series breakfast in New York City to facilitate discussions for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues brought up by participants. The event will be in-person from 10 am - 12 pm at the offices of Sidley Austin LLP in New York.
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July 28, 2022
Fund Boards' Oversight of Investment PerformanceAs part of MFDF's webinar series on the 15c process, this webinar will focus on indices, benchmarks, and other ways to measure relative results for fund performance. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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September 14, 2022
Performance, Perception and Manager SelectionDuring this webinar, Professor Scott D. Stewart from SC Johnson College of Business at Cornell University will dive in to the key findings from his latest research Performance, Perception, and Manager Selection. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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Miami January 23, 2023
2023 Directors' InstituteThe 2023 Directors' Institute is scheduled for January 23-25, 2023 in Miami, Florida.
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Washington March 9, 2023
2023 Fund Governance & Regulatory Insights ConferenceThe 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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