At the Leadership Roundtable for the Operations and Technology Conference, leaders from the industry answered questions posed by the moderator, Barry Benjamin—U.S. and Global Asset Management Leader for PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP—as well as questions from the audience. The major...
Immense opportunities lie ahead for global fund managers, agreed panelists at a session at ICI’s 54th General Membership Meeting. “We are only seeing the tip of the iceberg,” said Vijay C. Advani, Executive Vice President, Global Advisory Services at Franklin Resources, Inc. Advani...
The 401(k) and other defined contribution plans are evolving toward new structures and products to help participants solve their savings and investment challenges, and new regulations now under consideration need to be crafted to support that trend, a panel of retirement plan experts...
Helping investors cope with economic risks in Europe and the United States, select products that best meet their financial goals, and manage expectations in a turbulent environment with rising interest rates are among the top challenges for fund advisers, a panel of industry leaders...
As the SEC continues to consider flawed proposals that would have far-reaching consequences for money market funds, two groups representing mutual fund independent directors and trustees released a joint statement registering their deep concerns about any further changes to the...
This week, the fund industry gathers in Washington, DC, for ICI’s General Membership Meeting. This annual conference, which draws together several robust programs, offers us a chance to engage with colleagues across the industry landscape, to deepen our understanding of our businesses...
Investors benefit greatly from funds that provide investors exposure to a broad basket of commodities—from energy to precious metals to agricultural products. These investments offer valuable portfolio diversification, because commodities prices historically have not been strongly...
America faces a skills crisis and other deep challenges in education, said U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the annual GMM policy forum, part of ICI’s 54th General Membership Meeting. In a conversation with ICI President and CEO Paul Schott Stevens, Secretary Duncan offered...
ICI Study Finds That Fundamentals, Not Fund Flows, Drive Commodity Prices Mutual Fund Investors Benefit from Diversification into Commodities Washington, DC, May 9, 2012 - Fundamental economic factors—market demand and supply conditions—provide the most consistent explanation for...
“Lasting Values—Challenging Times” Chairman's Address 54th Annual General Membership Meeting Mellody Hobson President, Ariel Investments May 9, 2012 Marriott Wardman Park Hotel Washington, DC As prepared for delivery. Good afternoon. It is my great honor and privilege to welcome you...
