This statement was given on behalf of ICI by Brian Reid, chief economist, at the Senate Finance Committee’s hearing on “Retirement Savings 2.0: Updating Savings Policy for the Modern Economy.” For more information, see ICI’s full written testimony.

September 16, 2014

ICI Viewpoints

Securities Lending by Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Closed-End Funds: The Market

As the potential risks of securities lending are discussed and debated by the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC), the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Financial Research (OFR), and the Financial Stability Board (FSB), it is important to try to understand both the overall size of...

September 16, 2014

ICI Viewpoints

Securities Lending by Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Closed-End Funds: The Basics

The Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) recently announced that it has directed its staff to “undertake a more focused analysis of industry-wide products and activities to assess potential risks associated with the asset management industry.”

September 15, 2014

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Focus on Funds: ICI Response to Possible SEC Action on Systemic Importance of Funds

Focus on Funds ICI Response to Possible SEC Action on Systemic Importance of Funds According to news reports this week, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is taking several steps that could position it to lead the American regulatory debate surrounding the relationship...

September 12, 2014

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IDC Webinar: Core Responsibilities of Fund Directors - Session 4: Oversight of Fund Service Providers Archive Recording

September 11, 2014

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ICI Chief Economist on How Regulations Affect American Investors

ICI Chief Economist on How Regulations Affect American Investors In a September 9, 2014, appearance on Fox Business Network’s The Willis Report, ICI Chief Economist Brian Reid and American Action Forum President Douglas Holtz-Eakin discuss the potential impact of new financial...

September 9, 2014

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