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ICI Study: In 2012, Financial Risk Tolerance of Younger Households Rebounded From Crisis Washington, DC, November 20, 2012 – U.S. mutual fund–owning households headed by younger investors have returned to a level of financial risk tolerance comparable to the level seen before the...

First Half of 2012: Savers Show Continued Commitment to Retirement Saving, ICI Study Finds Washington, DC, November 14, 2012 - ICI’s latest study of 401(k) savers’ actions, based on defined contribution (DC) plan recordkeeper data from more than 24 million DC plan participant accounts...

Today, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) met to discuss money market fund regulation. ICI and the Chairman of the ICI Money Market Working Group made the following statements in response.

ICI Money Market Working Group Statement on Money Market Fund Concepts Under Discussion with the SEC Washington, DC, October 26, 2012 - The Investment Company Institute’s Money Market Working Group, made up of industry leaders, today made the following statement: “ICI and the fund...

ICI Launches Redesigned Website With Multiple Enhancements Washington, DC, October 23, 2012 - The Investment Company Institute (ICI) recently introduced a more user-friendly website, offering ICI members and the public the best possible gateway to the Institute’s content. New...

Private-Sector Retirement Plan Income Steady Study Finds Such Plans Continue to Play Important Role for Retirees Washington, DC, October 22, 2012 -The annual update of an ICI research study finds that, contrary to conventional wisdom, retirees across all income groups are collecting...

ETF Industry Launches New Website Featuring Education Focus to Help Improve Investor Understanding of ETFs Washington, DC, October 18, 2012 - In an effort to enhance public understanding of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), industry leaders are launching a new website today reflecting the...

Governance Leaders Release Auditor Evaluation Tool for Audit Committees Washington, DC, October 15, 2012 - A number of organizations have joined forces to launch a new tool to assist audit committees in performing an annual evaluation of the external auditor in order to make an...

In his new role, McNamee will be responsible for all media and public relations, public policy writing, editorial, website, and design activities. He also will be responsible for the ICI Education Foundation. He will report to ICI President and CEO Paul Schott Stevens.

Independent Directors Council Names Susan Kerley as New Chair and Elects Three Governing Council Members Washington, DC, October 10, 2012 - The Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) has elected Susan B. Kerley as its Chair. Ms. Kerley, who has served as IDC Vice...