Webinars
MFDF's webinars feature an hour long presentation on a discrete topic of interest to fund directors. The webinars cover a broad range of technical topics, regulatory issues, and governance-related items. Some webinars are aimed squarely at board oversight issues, and some take a broader view of industry trends. Every webinar features speakers who have particular knowledge about the subject-matter at issue.
All MFDF webinars are free to its members, both live and archived versions. The MFDF webinar archives contain links to the presentation materials and the video recording of each webinar.
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September 2, 2026
AI in the Fund BoardroomAs part of MFDF's AI for Fund Boards webinar series, K&L partners will provide practical guidance on how board members might use AI appropriately, while navigating the risks around quality concerns, confidentiality, legal privilege, and record keeping. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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September 9, 2026
Section 351 & ETF Formation: What Fund Directors Need to KnowAs part of MFDF's ETF webinar series, this webinar will provide an overview of Section 351 exchanges, which allow investors to contribute diversified assets into a newly formed ETF. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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September 10, 2026
How Tokenization is Reshaping Funds: A Director’s GuideStradley Ronon partners Jamie Gershkow and Jesse Kanach will outline practical frameworks to help independent fund directors understand the fundamentals of tokenization and key considerations related to oversight of tokenized products. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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September 14, 2026
Intermediary Fees: What Today’s Trends Mean for Independent DirectorsBarrington Partners shares key insights from its latest Intermediary Fee Survey to help independent directors understand how current market trends may inform effective fee oversight. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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September 17, 2026
How the SPIVA U.S. Scorecard Understates the Performance of Actively Managed Mutual Funds - What Directors Should KnowIAA President & CEO Karen Barr will moderate a webinar from a new academic study "How the SPIVA U.S. Scorecard Understates the Performance of Actively Managed Mutual Funds" conducted by K.J. Martijn Cremers, Jon Fulkerson, and Timothy B. Riley. This webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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October 22, 2026
Modernizing Fund Board Communications: Policies, Security, and RecordkeepingSkadden partners will outline core frameworks and practical considerations to help independent fund directors evaluate and update their board communication practices and policies. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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November 2, 2026
ETFs, Mutual Funds, and Taxes: A Structural Comparison for Fund BoardsBarrington Partners will present and explain the differences of how taxes are paid on ETFs and Open End Mutual Funds and how it impacts the fiduciary and oversight considerations for fund boards. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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November 5, 2026
SEC Enforcement and Exams UpdatePlease join Dechert partners as they highlight recent developments of SEC's enforcements and examinations. Additionally, they will provide a preview of what to expect in regulatory enforcement. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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