For 20 years, the Independent Directors Council (IDC) has been the leading organization advancing excellence in the fund director community. Since its inception in 2004, IDC has been instrumental in equipping and supporting the independent directors who serve fund shareholders on the boards of mutual funds, closed-end funds, exchange-traded funds, and other registered investment companies to advance excellence in fund governance.
Read Reflections on IDC’s 20th Anniversary
by Thomas Kim, IDC’s Managing Director:
20 Years of Advancing Excellence in Fund Governance
IDC’s Mission
IDC promotes excellence in fund governance for the benefit of fund shareholders through a four-part mission: education, engagement, advocacy, and public understanding.
- Education. We deliver education and programming to enhance the effectiveness of independent directors in service to fund shareholders.
- Engagement. We foster community and engagement among independent directors, including through peer-to-peer exchange and learning.
- Advocacy. We advocate for public policies from the independent director perspective in support of fund shareholders.
- Public Understanding. We promote public understanding of the vital role and responsibilities of independent directors and the operations of fund boards.
Timeline of Select Events from IDC's First 20 Years
IDC Explained
Programs and Resources
IDC has developed a broad range of programs and resources over the past two decades to serve the fund director community. We are committed to building upon these resources over the course of the next 20 years.
Programming
Resources
Peer-to-Peer Connections
