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May 13, 2025
Deloitte Releases Active ETF ReportThe report notes that between 2021 and 2023 “460 net-new active ETFs were launched, whereas the number of active mutual funds decreased by 260 during the same period.” The report emphasizes that fund flows into ETFs will likely continue to increase and that managers should consider this demand when contemplating the launch of a new product(s).
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May 12, 2025
Event of Interest: Morgan Lewis to Discuss Developments in ESG InvestingThe virtual program will cover developments impacting ESG investing in the United States from the US administration and Congress, state legislators and attorneys general, and private litigants.
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May 8, 2025
Goodwin Podcast Highlights Regulatory Shift for Digital AssetsThe panelists explore the wide-ranging applications that have been filed since the first crypto ETPs hit the market. They note the next SEC Chair is likely to take a pro-active approach to crypto, and noted that the creation of the Crypto Task Force is one piece of the regulatory shift.
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May 7, 2025
SEC Issues Statement on StablecoinsThe release outlines several reasons why the Covered Stablecoins, as described in the statement, are exempt from registration including, how they are marketed and the reserve that is held in order to allow for redemptions.
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May 6, 2025
MFDF Event: MPI Annual Survey on Investment Firm Profitability and Economies of ScaleThis program will highlight the latest MPI Annual Survey of Investment Firm Profitability and implications for fund director oversight.
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May 5, 2025
MFDF Event: ICI Mutual Presents Latest Claims Trends ReportJohn Mulligan and Julia Ulstrup will provide an overview of trends and other developments in fund industry claims and in the fund industry insurance market.
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May 1, 2025
Co-Investment Relief Lightens Approval Requirements for CEF and BDC BoardsThe new co-investment relief will result in fewer required board approvals, less prescriptive reporting to fund boards and a modernized and more flexible regime for advisers.
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April 30, 2025
Daizy AI Releases Key AI Considerations for Fund BoardsDaizy AI, a service provider focusing in AI-enabled content generation and insight solutions for financial services, recently released a summary of key considerations for fund boards related to the oversight of AI.
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April 29, 2025
Event of Interest: EY to host Virtual Program on What’s Next for Financial ServicesThe webcast will focus on the digital assets space including cryptocurrency regulation, developments in merger & acquisition activity, and the evolving global landscape.
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April 28, 2025
Paul Atkins Sworn in as SEC ChairOn Monday, April 21 Paul Atkins was sworn in as the Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Chairman Atkins was nominated by President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2025, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on April 9, 2025.
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April 24, 2025
SEC Extends Compliance Timeline for Investment Company ReportingAccording to the press release, larger fund groups would have until November 17, 2027 (formerly November 17, 2025), while smaller fund groups would have until May 18, 2028 (formerly May 18, 2026).
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April 23, 2025
Nasdaq Publishes 2024 ETF Retail Investor SurveyThe contents of the report focus heavily on the generational impacts on retail investing and how those impacts spur growth in the ETF marketplace. The survey also highlights that younger generations are dedicating more of their time to investment research, including millennials.
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April 22, 2025
MFDF In-Person Program: Developments in Registered FundsThe program is specifically designed to provide fund board directors of registered investment companies (RICs) with the insights and strategies necessary for their oversight responsibilities.
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April 21, 2025
Stradley Ronon Webinar, Resources Highlight Dual Share Class DevelopmentsThe program highlights amendments to the Dimensional application including a more detailed outline of board responsibilities both in the initial stages and after the new class has been launched.
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April 17, 2025
Management Practice Requests Participants for CCO SurveyThe survey requests information which is considered to be proprietary; however, MPI commits to keeping all submissions confidential. The data provided is aggregated and individual names or complex-specific data will never be revealed.
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April 16, 2025
MFDF Webinar: SEC-ing is Believing- The First 100 Days of the Trump AdministrationSara Crovitz and Miranda Sturgis, partners at Stradley Ronon, will discuss the opening months of the new administration and implications for fund directors.
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April 15, 2025
MFDF Publication: Role of the Fund Director in the Oversight of the Risk Management FunctionThe updated white paper outlines the risk management roles and duties of fund directors, discusses sample risk management program elements and practices, and provides an overview of specific areas of existing and emerging risks that impact the investment management industry.
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April 14, 2025
MFDF Publication: Fund Director Recruitment PracticesThe report offers findings relating to recruitment processes, sourcing candidates, candidate slates, and consideration of future recruitment.
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April 11, 2025
Paul Atkins Confirmed as the Next SEC ChairThe U.S. Senate voted 52-44 to confirm Paul Atkins to serve as the next Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Issue areas he is likely to focus on include digital assets and cryptocurrency, ETF share class applications, private funds, and capital formation topics, among other areas.
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April 10, 2025
Board Bookshelf: The Complete Guide to ETF Portfolio ManagementThe Complete Guide to ETF Portfolio Management is primarily written for portfolio managers of ETFs but the book’s coherent structure, plain language, and easy-to-follow examples can demystify for fund directors how these products work and the intricacies of managing their performance.
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