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Journal article: Ariel's Mellody Hobson on diversity
By The Journal of Investment Consulting
Mellody Hobson, president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments and chairman of Ariel Funds, is featured in the most recent issue of The Journal of Investment Consulting. In a wide-ranging discussion with the publication's Editorial Advisory Board members, Hobson spoke about "why diversity among corporate leaders and investment consultants is as ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 

Top of the Agenda - Governance

DWS Funds board shrinks as three depart after decades of service
By Hillary Jackson
The board of DWS Funds has seen some personnel changes recently, with three long-serving independent directors leaving the board's ranks in the past year. As a result, the all-independent board, which oversees 79 funds, is down to seven members. It is unclear if the empty seats will be filled or ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 

A Seat at the Table

Under new chair, JPMorgan Funds to review board practices
By Hillary Jackson
The JPMorgan Funds board has started off the New Year with new leadership following the retirement on Dec. 31 of Chairman Matthew Goldstein, who served in the position for seven years and as an independent director for 17 years. Veteran director John Finn, who has more than two decades of ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 

Top of the Agenda - Governance

Guggenheim, Rydex Funds boards merge
By Hillary Jackson
The boards overseeing Guggenheim Funds and Rydex Funds have merged into a unitary board with nine independent directors and one interested member. The Rydex Funds board had remained intact since what was then Guggenheim Partners acquired a controlling interest in Rydex parent Security Benefit Corp. nearly 10 years ago, even ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 


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