The Fund Names Rule Implementation Working Group will provide a forum for members to discuss the SEC’s recently adopted (September 2023) amendments to the fund names rule with a view towards achieving consensus among the working group members as to ways to implement various requirements, including through potentially seeking guidance from the SEC staff.

Global Information Security Officer Committee – London serves to collaborate on cybersecurity issues and challenges in London.

Global Information Security Officer Committee – London serves to collaborate on cybersecurity issues and challenges in London.

Global Information Security Officer Committee - Tokyo (Global ISOC - Tokyo) serves to collaborate on cybersecurity issues and challenges.

The Global Markets and Investing Working Group focuses on issues that arise for funds as investors in markets around the world, such as market access, foreign portfolio investor and foreign direct investment issues, sanctions, and custody. Meetings are held virtually on an ad hoc basis, and this group will routinely share its work and findings with the Europe Regulatory and Policy Committee and the Asia Regulatory and Policy Committee.

The Global Operations Advisory Committee (GOAC) provides a forum to discuss and identify ways to improve cross-border and “single country” investment fund operational challenges.

The Global Public Communications Committee serves as a forum for discussing public relations issues relevant to the global regulated fund industry and its shareholders. It seeks to develop and maintain a positive public image and increase public awareness and understanding of registered investment companies worldwide