Institute Chairman John J. Brennan on Investor Awareness Text of sound bite: " Investor awareness is really a major concern of the Institute and the industry. Together I think we’ve made a lot of progress in trying to improve investor awareness and understanding of mutual funds. One...
EBRI-ICI Study Shows Workers Favor Equity Funds for 401(k) Plans Washington, DC, January 21, 1999 - American workers investing for retirement through employer-sponsored 401(k) plans favor equity funds (including pooled investments offered by banks, insurance companies, and mutual...
The Role of the Mutual Fund Industry in the U.S. Economy by Matthew P. Fink President, Investment Company Institute at the Conference on Financial Management in Euroland Paris, France 3:15 pm, Thursday December 17, 1998 Good afternoon. I am delighted to be here today. I want to thank...
Study Finds One-Third Drop in Total Cost of Stock Fund Ownership Since 1980 Washington, DC, November 16, 1998 - The total cost of investing in equity mutual funds has decreased by more than one-third between 1980 and 1997, according to a new study published by the Investment Company...
Institute Economist Discusses Fund Fees Washington, DC, November 16, 1998 - At a conference today addressing economic developments and issues in the mutual fund industry, Investment Company Institute Chief Economist John Rea presented the results of research on trends in the ownership...
Majority of Mutual Fund Shareholders Own Stock Mutual Funds that Have Lower Fees than Industry Average Washintgon, DC, September 29, 1998 - A substantial majority of investors own stock mutual funds that charge lower fees than the industry average, Investment Company Institute...
Institute President Discusses Fund Fees Washington, DC, September 28, 1998 – At a press briefing via conference call, Investment Company Institute President Matthew P. Fink discussed competition in the mutual fund industry and the role fees play in mutual fund investment decisions...
Year 2000 Compliance a High Priority for Mutual Fund Industry Washington, DC, September 17, 1998 - Year 2000 compliance is an extremely high priority matter for mutual fund firms and is receiving serious attention at senior management levels, Matthew P. Fink, president of the...
Americans Would Save More for Retirement with Less Confusing Rules Washington, DC, June 4, 1998 - Policymakers considering ways to help Americans save more for retirement should consider simplifying the complex rules that govern certain retirement programs. "Confusing rules make it...
In Search of Retirement Security by Matthew P. Fink President, Investment Company Institute It may not be mentioned in the Declaration of Independence or the Bill of Rights, but the ability of working Americans to look forward to a dignified retirement has become a bedrock principle...
