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October 18, 2001
TO: INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE No. 11-01
RE: FUTURE MEETINGS - 2001/2002
As a result of the tragic events of September 11, the International Operations Advisory
Committee (“IOAC”) meeting that was cancelled on September 12, 2001 will not be rescheduled
this year. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.
Please mark your calendar for the 2002 International Operations Advisory Committee
meeting dates:
February 6 Washington, DC
May 1 Bermuda (following ICI/IBA 2002 Globalization of
Mutual Funds Conference)
September 18 Washington, DC
Meeting notices providing details on locations, start times and hotel accommodations
will be sent to you approximately six weeks prior to scheduled meeting dates. We are pleased
to report that the September 12th vendor presentations have been rescheduled for the February
6, 2002 meeting. Steven K. Miyao, CEO of kasina, LLC will be presenting on European Mutual
Fund Distribution and Hubbard R. Garber, CFA of Barrington Partners will be discussing the
Development of the Global TA Platform.
The IOAC Task Force chaired by Marc Scher of Merrill Lynch is proceeding in finalizing
the Committee survey to gather summary data on retail mutual fund products domiciled
outside the U.S. that are distributed cross border. The aggregate data will be used to assist the
Committee in evaluating the adequacy of clearance and settlement systems used by members,
particularly in Europe. The Offshore Fund Characteristics Survey will be available for
completion by IOAC on a secure area of the ICI’s member website. A memo requesting your
participation (including completion instructions) will be sent to you under separate cover in the
near future.
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If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kathy Joaquin at 202-326-
5930 or at kjoaquin@ici.org. We look forward to working together in 2002.
Ghassan Hakim Kathleen C. Joaquin
Chair Director – Transfer Agency
ICI International Operations & International Operations
Advisory Committee