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With a D&I focus, IDC launches two new initiatives
By Hillary Jackson
Independent Directors Council said this week it has formed two new partnerships designed to enhance diversity and inclusion in the mutual fund director community. Both initiatives are aimed at introducing the role of independent fund directors to a wider array of individuals and bringing together fund boards with larger networks ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 

Top of the Agenda - Succession

Two expected to join Pacer ETFs boardroom
The Pacer Funds Trust board has nominated two new independent directors to occupy a seat vacated last month and another that will become open at the end of 2021. Shareholders will vote in mid-November, and provided the two nominees are approved, they will—come year-end—represent two-thirds of the independent directors in ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 

Top of the Agenda - Succession

Boston Trust Walden Funds adds two independents
By Hillary Jackson
The Boston Trust Walden Funds have added two new independent directors to the boardroom ahead of the retirement next year of independent Chairman Michael Van Buskirk. The search has taken place over much of this year and was conducted mostly virtually via telephonic and video methods, particularly in the early ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 

Top of the Agenda - Governance

Columbia Funds board prepares to take on BMO assets
By Hillary Jackson
The Columbia Funds board will take oversight responsibility for more than $8 billion in additional assets next month, provided shareholders approve a proposal to reorganize 23 mutual funds managed by BMO Asset Management into corresponding funds managed by Columbia Management Investment Advisers. The vote on the reorganization—part of BMO's exit ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 

Top of the Agenda - Industry Groups

IDC re-elects chair, adds vice chair to Governing Council
By Hillary Jackson
The Independent Directors Council this week re-elected Kathleen Barr to a second one-year term as chair of its Governing Council and elected Cynthia Plouché vice chair. Barr is an independent director for William Blair Funds and Professionally Managed Portfolios, while Plouché is an independent director for Northern Funds. Plouché is now ...  >> CONTINUE READING <<<

 

 


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Directors: Focus on prospectus for ESG funds

Environmental, social, and governance investing has been a huge topic of discussion in the mutual fund industry over the past several years, including in fund boardrooms. ...