NINTH ANNUAL GLOBALISATION OF MUTUAL FUNDS CONFERENCE, MAY 3-6, 1998 - MARK YOUR CALENDAR

[9601] January 15, 1998 TO: ACCOUNTING/TREASURERS COMMITTEE No. 1-98 DIRECT MARKETING COMMITTEE No. 1-98 INTERNATIONAL MEMBERS No. 2-98 INVESTMENT ADVISER MEMBERS No. 3-98 MARKETING POLICY COMMITTEE No. 1-98 OPERATIONS MEMBERS No. 2-98 PRIMARY CONTACTS - MEMBER COMPLEX No. 2-98 RESEARCH COMMITTEE No. 1-98 SALES FORCE MARKETING COMMITTEE No. 1-98 SEC RULES MEMBERS No. 4-98 TAX MEMBERS No. 5-98 RE: NINTH ANNUAL GLOBALISATION OF MUTUAL FUNDS CONFERENCE, MAY 3-6, 1998 - MARK YOUR CALENDAR ______________________________________________________________________________ The Investment Company Institute will sponsor the ninth annual conference on the Globalisation of Mutual Funds May 3-6, 1998, at the Southampton Princess Hotel in Bermuda. This international conference addresses a variety of globalisation issues from the legal and business perspective. The Institute is co-sponsoring the conference with the International Bar Association. This year’s program includes a panel on Investment Opportunities in the Emerging Markets of Africa, Indonesia and Russia; Advent and Impact of the Euro; Use of Central Depository in Emerging Markets; Keeping the Compliance Officer Happy in Multiple Jurisdictions: The Challenge of Central Control; Internet Update: Latest Developments; Fund Ranking and Performance Reporting: A Comparative Analysis; Defined Contribution Plans in Europe: Regulatory, Tax and Marketing Developments and New and Innovative Products and Developments. A conference brochure, including registration information, will be sent to you in about a month. Please be advised, participation is limited at this program, so we encourage you to register as soon as possible. Mary S. Podesta Associate Counsel - International