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10 Things....small-complex fund boards are thinking about

By FBV Staff

The time will soon be here to start preparing for third- and fourth-quarter board meetings, and for those boards overseeing smaller mutual fund complexes, the issues on the agenda may be slightly different from those being considered by directors overseeing more assets. We were curious about those differences—and the similarities—so ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

10 Things...to read in summer 2019

By FBV Staff

Hello, Summer 2019! Today's solstice marks the beginning of the season, and that—hopefully—means a slower pace for a few months. Trips to the beach, time on the porch, cookouts, days by the pool...and reading for pleasure...are all in order. For the fourth consecutive year, we've polled our friends in the ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

10 Things...to do when vetting board candidates

By FBV Staff

Recruitment can be an exhaustive undertaking for a mutual fund board, particularly if a number of departures take place at once or in close succession. But many independent directors will say that's exactly how it should be, considering the importance of the job and of getting the right people around ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

10 Things...Shareholders should know about the fund board

By FBV Staff

Mutual fund boards play an important part in the industry, and independent directors serving on those boards are generally well compensated for doing so. Given the importance of the job and its cost to the funds, shouldn't fund shareholders be well versed in the board's responsibilities? What do shareholders know ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

10 Boards...that embrace gender diversity

By FBV Staff

The number of women serving on mutual fund boards has been increasing in recent years, with the Independent Directors Council reporting in its latest member survey that 27% of the industry's independent directors are female. In honor of International Women's Day, we took a look at the boards serving the ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

10 Things...Directors should know about D&O insurance

By FBV Staff

Mutual fund boards typically carry D&O insurance, which serves as an important protection for independent directors—particularly in the increasingly litigious environment in which they all work. But is it enough to just know it's there? Or should individual directors, and boards as a whole, have all the details of the ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<