Mutual Funds and Investment Management Conference
March 14-17, 2010
Phoenix, AZ

ICI and FBA Examine Current Issues Impacting Investment Companies

At a time when the landscape of the financial services industry is being reshaped, it is critical for those in the mutual fund industry to keep abreast of the latest legislative, regulatory, and business developments affecting funds and their shareholders. Don’t miss the 2010 Mutual Funds and Investment Management Conference, sponsored by the Investment Company Institute and the Federal Bar Association. The conference will be held March 14–17, 2010, at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix, Arizona.

Conference Highlights

	Keynote Address The Honorable Luis A. Aguilar Commissioner, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Hear from industry leaders as they discuss the impact of legislative and regulatory reforms on mutual funds.

Gain a better understanding of the “hardy perennials”—issues in the fund industry that arise year after year—and why they continue to linger.

Learn from industry experts about what’s new in OCIE and Enforcement and how to address the ethical issues facing lawyers, compliance officers, and chief financial officers.

Attend topical conference sessions expected to address issues such as:

• the impact of government and regulatory policies on the money market and money market funds;
• what risk management means for asset management firms;
• the challenges arising from managing multiple types of products;
• current tax and retirement developments;
• the impact of trading and market structure reform on mutual funds;
• changes in the regulation of the derivatives markets;
• investing and trading globally; and
• the use of social media.

Gain insights from experienced practitioners regarding managing litigation exposure in today’s environment, with an additional special session on Jones v. Harris Associates L.P., pending the issuance of the Supreme Court’s decision..

Network with your peers and exchange ideas on current industry issues and developments.

Overflow hotel accommodations are still available at the Marriott McDowell. Free shuttle service will be provided.