Fund Board Views

Top of the Agenda - Succession

Who's at the Table? Latest boardroom people moves

FBV's Who's at the Table? feature is where readers can stay up to date on the latest comings and goings in mutual fund boardrooms, as independent directors wrap up their service or take on new roles and responsibilities, and new individuals join the ranks of the fund independent director. Who's ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

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MFDF's McPhillips Op-Ed: Deregulation is opportunity for fund directors

Carolyn McPhillips, president of Mutual Fund Directors Forum, has penned a commentary piece for Barron's in which she maintains that as deregulation of the markets takes hold, mutual fund directors have an opportunity—and responsibility—to step up. "Directors can provide tailored oversight of funds rather than forcing shareholders to pay for ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

Top of the Agenda - Governance

Approaching AI: How fund boards can explore new systems

By Hillary Jackson

As the mutual fund industry explores and begins to embrace the potential for artificial intelligence and starts implementing AI tools in various processes, fund independent directors are among those delving into the technology. According to professionals who work with fund boards, directors are intellectually curious about AI and excited about ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

10 Things

10 Things...to know about new co-investments framework

By FBV Staff

Earlier this month, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a notice of intent to grant Franklin Square’s exemptive relief application for certain business development companies and closed-end funds to participate in co-investment joint transactions with affiliated funds and accounts that otherwise have been prohibited. The new framework is expected to ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

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Claims Trends: A Review of Claims Activity in the Mutual Fund Industry (January 2024-March 2025)

By ICI Mutual

ICI Mutual’s annual Claims Trends reports on significant civil lawsuits, regulatory enforcement proceedings, and operational errors involving fund advisers and their affiliates, registered investment companies, and fund directors and officers. The publication is designed to assist ICI Mutual’s insureds to better assess and manage the risks associated with such matters, ... >> CONTINUE READING <<<

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