Directors and Fund Governance Content

Independent Directors Council Re-elects Chair Jonathan F. Zeschin; Dawn Vroegop Named Vice Chair Three New Members Join IDC’s Governing Council Washington, DC, October 4, 2017—The Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) has re-elected Jonathan F. Zeschin as IDC’s...

Fund Governance: A Successful, Evolving Model IDC Foundations for Fund Directors Orientation Program Dinner Remarks Paul Schott Stevens President and CEO Investment Company Institute September 12, 2017 Boston As prepared for delivery. Good evening. I hope you’re all enjoying your...

Independent directors and chief compliance officers (CCOs) form an important team on behalf of fund shareholders. In the May 26, 2017, edition of Focus on Funds, veteran independent director Kathie Barr describes the evolving relationship between boards and CCOs.

Independent Directors Council Will Offer Unique Orientation Program for Newer Fund Directors Washington, DC, May 15, 2017—The Independent Directors Council (IDC) is offering a unique orientation program, Foundations for Fund Directors, for newer fund directors to learn the...

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Independent Directors Council Names Jonathan F. Zeschin as Chair and Elects Four Governing Council Members Washington, DC, October 6, 2016—The Governing Council of the Independent Directors Council (IDC) has elected Jon Zeschin as its Chair. Zeschin, who has served as IDC Vice Chair...

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Focus on Funds IDC Responds to SEC Overreach New proposals from the Securities and Exchange Commission are asking independent directors on fund boards to move beyond their traditional oversight role—but the Independent Directors Council is pushing back. In the July 22, 2016, edition...

IDC Letter to SEC Highlights Proper Role of Fund Boards Letter Outlines Approach to Limiting Directors’ Responsibilities Under SEC Rules to Fund Oversight Washington, DC, June 23, 2016 - The proper governance role of fund independent directors is oversight, not management, the...