MFDF News Feed
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March 16, 2020
K&L Attorneys Suggest Oversight Strategies Amid Virus Crisis Learn more -
March 16, 2020
K&L Attorneys Suggest Oversight Strategies Amid Virus CrisisIn a recent publication, attorneys from K&L Gates discussed the SEC’s expanded relief for fund board in-person meetings in light of the global impact of COVID-19.
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March 12, 2020
Draft Bill Calls for Diversity Considerations in Hiring of Subadvisers Learn more -
March 12, 2020
Draft Bill Calls for Diversity Considerations in Hiring of SubadvisersAt recent Capitol Hill hearings lawmakers discussed diversity in the financial services industry and the need to improve representation from more diverse groups, particularly in banking, and released a multimedia report entitled, “Diversity and Inclusion: Holding America’ Large Banks Accountable,” as part of an effort to hold financial institutions accountable and inform the public on how large banks are meeting their commitments to diversity.
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March 11, 2020
SEC Targets Misleading Fund Names in Request for Comments Learn more -
March 11, 2020
SEC Targets Misleading Fund Names in Request for CommentsThe SEC is requesting public comment on its current requirements that restrict the use of potentially misleading fund names.
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March 10, 2020
MFDF Webinar: An Update on the SEC's Whistleblower Program Learn more -
March 10, 2020
MFDF Webinar: An Update on the SEC's Whistleblower ProgramIn 2011, the SEC launched a whistleblower program to incentivize individuals to report possible violations or questionable conduct by offering significant financial bounties for information that leads to a successful SEC enforcement action.
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March 9, 2020
Asset Management Mergers and the Challenges Ahead Learn more -
March 9, 2020
Asset Management Mergers and the Challenges AheadAs the industry absorbs news of yet another mega merger, commentators are beginning to consider the impact of the deal.
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March 6, 2020
MFDF Announces Wyderko's Successor Learn more -
March 6, 2020
MFDF Announces Wyderko’s SuccessorThe Mutual Fund Directors Forum has announced that Carolyn McPhillips, Senior Counsel of the Forum, will succeed Susan Wyderko as President upon Susan's retirement in June 2020.
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March 5, 2020
IM Division Extends No-Action Relief on In-Person Meetings Through June 15, 2020 Learn more -
March 5, 2020
A Refresher on Director Fiduciary Duties from Skadden Learn more -
March 5, 2020
IM Division Extends No-Action Relief on In-Person Meetings Through June 15, 2020In connection with broader relief from the SEC to public companies dealing with the effects of the Coronavirus, the Division of Investment Management said in a statement that it is actively monitoring the current and potential effects of COVID-19 on advisers and funds.
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March 4, 2020
Cyber Insurance Rates Rise with Ransomware Attacks Learn more -
March 4, 2020
Cyber Insurance Rates Rise with Ransomware AttacksA Reuters report finds U.S. insurers are boosting cyber-insurance rates by as much as 25% industry sources said.
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March 3, 2020
Global Group Examines How AI is Shaping Financial Services Learn more -
March 3, 2020
Global Group Examines How AI is Shaping Financial ServicesA recent report jointly conducted by the University of Cambridge Judge Business School and the World Economic Forum presents the findings of a global survey on artificial intelligence in the financial services sector.
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March 2, 2020
The Mechanics, Opportunities, Challenges of Model Portfolios Learn more