
Events & Webinars
MFDF regularly hosts educational programs on a wide variety of current topics of interest to fund independent directors. These programs include single day in-person seminars, multi-day conferences, web-based programs, and informal networking discussions. MFDF's webinars are recorded and archived for MFDF members and registered participants. Our virtual and in-person events are discussion based and are not recorded.
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February 26, 2025
Categories: WebinarAs part of MFDF's AI for Fund Boards webinar series, Karen Aspinall, Doug Clinton, Jan Hopkins, and Joyce Li will highlight case studies of AI usage in investment strategies and questions boards should consider during the 15(c) process as part of their risk oversight responsibilities. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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Washington March 6, 2025
Categories: In-PersonMFDF's annual Fund Governance & Regulatory Insights 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 6, 2025 and conclude at 12 pm on March 7, 2025.
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March 12, 2025
Categories: WebinarJoin MFDF member independent directors as they discuss MFDF's 15(c) White Paper: Part 3 - Gartenberg Factors Analysis and Challenges. This webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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Atlanta April 2, 2025
Categories: In-PersonMFDF will host an in-person Director Discussion Series lunch in Atlant 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 Voya Investment Management in Atlanta.
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April 10, 2025
Categories: WebinarJoin Broadridge's Jeff Tjornehoj as he highlights the findings from the 2024 Broadridge white paper on key factors affecting the fund fees across the US, UK, Ireland, and Luxembourg.. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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Boston April 15, 2025
Categories: In-PersonMFDF 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 PwC in Boston.
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April 17, 2025
Categories: WebinarJoin Sara Crovitz and Miranda Sturgis, partners at Stradley Ronon, in a discussion of the opening months of the new administration and implications for fund directors. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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April 24, 2025
Categories: VirtualMFDF's DDS meetings provide an opportunity for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues with peers and experts. This Zoom meeting will be held from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (ET).
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May 6, 2025
Categories: WebinarJoin Julie Ulstrup and John Mulligan from ICI Mutual as they provide an update of 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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May 7, 2025
Categories: WebinarSara Yerkey, with Management Practice, and Kelley Howes, Partner and Co-Chair of the Investment Management Group at Morrison and Foerster LLP, will provide highlights from the latest MPI Annual Survey of Investment Firm Profitability and implications for fund director oversight. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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May 22, 2025
Categories: WebinarThis webinar will summarize the findings from MPI's recent annual "Survey of Mutual Fund Director/Trustee Compensation and Organizational Practices." The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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June 24, 2025
Categories: VirtualMFDF's DDS meetings provide an opportunity for independent directors and CCOs to discuss timely issues with peers and experts. This Zoom meeting will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET).
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Chicago July 9, 2025
Categories: In-PersonMFDF 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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September 23, 2025
Categories: WebinarVanessa Richardson and Jay Spinola, partners at Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP will highlight latest in CEF litigations. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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November 13, 2025
Categories: WebinarJoin MPI as they highlight the results from its latest annual survey of mutual fund Chief Compliance Officer compensation. The webinar will broadcast live from 2 pm - 3 pm (ET).
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Naples January 26, 2026
Categories: In-PersonThe 2026 Directors' Institute is scheduled for January 26-28, 2026 in Naples, FL.
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Washington March 5, 2026
Categories: In-PersonMFDF's annual FGRI Conference 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 5, 2026 and conclude at 12 pm on March 6, 2026.
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