MFDF News Feed

November 12, 2020

In this broadcast, speakers discuss topics such as LIBOR cessation timing, the SOFR and alternative rates, and legacy issues including what market participants should do about existing contracts and documents that refer to LIBOR.

November 11, 2020

This webinar will provide highlights from the most recent "Survey of Mutual Fund Chief Compliance Officer Compensation and Organizational Practices" by Management Practice.

November 10, 2020

Fund boards must approve the designation of a derivatives risk manager, who must report to the board at least annually on the derivatives risk management program’s implementation and effectiveness.

November 9, 2020

This webinar will discuss the trends across boards as they have navigated governance during the pandemic, and how to leverage the lessons learned.

November 6, 2020

This webinar will provide a post-election review, outlining the key implications for federal politics and policy for 2021 and beyond.

November 5, 2020

MiFID II’s requirement to unbundle trading commissions from research fees appears to have improved European market efficiency by eliminating redundancy and producing information that is of greater value to investors, academics write.

November 4, 2020

A report in Barron’s noted that bids for the Wells Fargo business are due within the next several days.

November 3, 2020

The SEC said the final amendments modernize the rules and more effectively focus the analysis on relationships and services that may pose threats to an auditor’s objectivity and impartiality.

November 2, 2020

The staff observed that smaller firms faced challenges in devoting internal personnel or hiring outside counsel to comment on Commission proposals and determining how to comply with new requirements.

October 29, 2020

Individual and peer evaluations can help boards identify and address emerging issues with individual directors that may not be identified in a board level evaluation.

October 28, 2020

Some CCOs are scheduling more frequent meetings with trading staff and with IT departments around cyber security. Additionally, CCOs are asking for more documents and reports from vendors that would not normally be provided.

October 27, 2020

The new Rule 12d1-4 will allow a fund to acquire the shares of another fund in excess of the limits of the 1940 Act without obtaining an individual exemptive order from the Commission if the funds comply with conditions designed to enhance investor protection.

October 26, 2020

Join us for an interactive discussion on the mutual fund boards' responsibility and oversight over the risk function and mutual fund risks.

October 22, 2020

Join Dechert partners and other thought leaders from the investment management and fintech industries at the firm’s Virtual California Investment Management Symposium on Tuesday October 27 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm EDT.

October 21, 2020

Among EY's findings: Since 2018, more boards are expanding their evaluation process to include individual director evaluations and more are emphasizing ongoing assessments throughout the year.

October 20, 2020

Governor Gavin Newsom on September 30, 2020 signed into law a bill that requires publicly held companies headquartered in the state to include board members from underrepresented communities.

October 19, 2020

This webinar will cover different types and structures of Board Committees, things to consider in determining the most appropriate Committee structure for your Board, the use of ad hoc committees, as well as governance best practices and trends with respect to Committees.

October 15, 2020

The SEC’s Office of the Whistleblower also published guidance regarding the process for determining award amounts for eligible whistleblowers.

October 14, 2020

October 13, 2020

PwC’s 2020 annual corporate director survey points to a year of unprecedented challenges with the global health crisis along with the business and governance issues faced by public company boards.