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

General Information

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

You may register online at www.ici.org/events, or you may complete the registration form and return it to the Institute. Conference policy allows up to two individuals from associate member firms to attend at the member rate. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. All registrations must be received by March 10, 2010. Registrations will not be accepted by phone.

REGISTRATION FEES:

Members*: $875

Nonmembers: $1,375

Directors: $475

*Associate members are limited to two conference registrations at the member rate. FBA members may register at the ICI member rate.

REMITTANCE INSTRUCTIONS

ICI and FBA members may register for the conference beginning 1:00 p.m. (EST), December 16, 2009.

Nonmembers may register for the conference beginning 1:00 p.m. (EST), December 28, 2009.

If you register online, please note that your credit card will be charged immediately upon receipt of your registration.

If you register by mail, please return the completed form with check to:

Investment Company Institute
Dept. 3077
Washington, DC 20061-3077

If you register by an express carrier, please return the completed form with check to:

Investment Company Institute
Attn: Accounting Department
1401 H Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20005-2148

Note: Payment for registration fees must accompany all registration forms. Do NOT send registration forms in advance of mailing a check. Registrations received without payment information will not be processed. A notice of confirmation will be emailed within five business days for online registrations, and within 10 business days for registrations with check payment.

Cancellations received up to March 5, 2010, will be subject to a $150 administrative fee. Notices of cancellation must be received in writing. After March 5, 2010, we regret that no registration fees can be refunded.

CONFERENCE MATERIALS

Conference materials will be furnished in electronic form only and will be available for download by conference registrants beginning March 8, 2010. A disc of conference materials will be sent to each conference registrant approximately four to six weeks following the conference.

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HOTEL INFORMATION

JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa
5350 East Marriott Drive
Phoenix, AZ 85054

Check-in: 4:00 p.m.

Check-out: Noon

HOTEL RESERVATIONS

Reservations at the conference hotel are available to registered conference attendees only. Reservations will be guaranteed by a first night’s deposit or by a major credit card. Individual reservation cancellations must be received 10 days in advance of scheduled arrival. If cancellation is not received 10 days in advance, guests will be charged in full for room nights and tax. When canceling, please note and retain the cancellation number quoted to you by the reservations agent.

Reservations must be received by February 18, 2010. Reservations received after February 18 may not receive the conference room rate. Please note that the conference hotel will likely be completely booked before this cut-off date; new hotel reservations may not be made after the hotel room block has filled.

In order to make a reservation at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa, you must first register for the conference. Upon completion of your conference registration, you will be provided with a link to the hotel website to register for your hotel room. Due to high demand, only one hotel room may be reserved per registered attendee. Additional information and instructions are available online.

CONFERENCE DRESS

Business casual dress is customary. Admittance to conference events will be permitted with registration name badge only.

MEDIA

Registration for this program is open to members of the media.

CONFERENCE CHECK-IN

The ICI registration desk will be located in the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Ballroom Foyer beginning Sunday, March 14, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. Registration will be open Monday, March 15, through Wednesday, March 17, from 7:00 a.m. until 30 minutes after the last conference session each day.

GUEST ATTENDANCE

Guests are welcome at the opening reception on Sunday evening and at the daily continental breakfasts.

CONTINUING LEGAL EDUCATION (CLE)

Applicants will generally receive Continuing Legal Education credit, with the conference sponsors cooperating to certify attendance. Application for approval will be submitted by the Federal Bar Association to the appropriate state agency. This program should qualify for approximately nine (9) hours of CLE credit. Because the credit requirements vary from state to state and are governed by different regulatory agencies, we suggest that you contact your governing body to learn if this program meets your individual requirements.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (CPE)

Upon completion of the program, each participant will be eligible for approximately 14 hours of CPE credit. The Investment Company Institute is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be addressed to NASBA, 150 Fourth Avenue North, Suite 700, Nashville, TN 37219-2417, www.nasba.org.

Learning objectives: To provide updates on current securities, tax, and other regulatory developments affecting mutual funds and investment advisers.

Program level: Update

Delivery mode: Group-Live Course

FINANCIAL AID POLICY

ICI will make full or partial scholarships available for Institute conferences to lawyers and law students experiencing financial hardships. Under this policy, a financial hardship is defined as income of $35,000 or less.

No income: 100% discount

Income below $35,000: 50% discount

Income above $35,000: No discount

To apply for financial aid, please submit a completed registration form, along with a letter stating your interest in attending the specific program. Law students must include a copy of their current student ID card. All requests for financial aid must be submitted at least four weeks prior to the start of the conference. Once your materials are received, ICI will review and respond to you as to whether or not you have been approved for financial aid.

MISCELLANEOUS

The Investment Company Institute assumes no liability for nonrefundable transportation costs, hotel accommodations, or additional costs incurred by registrants. Program and speakers are subject to change without notice. Please check periodically for program updates on the ICI conference website at www.ici.org/events. ICI asks that you be courteous to other attendees and speakers when using electronic devices such as laptops, cell phones, and other communication devices.  ICI strictly prohibits the use of any recording devices in any conference sessions.

QUESTIONS/CONCERNS

Should you have any questions, please contact the Conference Division at 202/326-5968 or conferences@ici.org.