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Foundations for Fund Directors®

An Orientation Program for Board Members

December 2-3, 2026
Event Overview

About the Program
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Program

 

Wednesday, April 8

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

  • Lunch Available

12:00–12:30 p.m.

  • Introductions, Objectives, and Course Overview 

12:30–2:00 p.m. 

  • Mutual Funds and the Fund Industry 
  • Guiding Principles for Director Oversight 
  • Statutory, Regulatory, and General Oversight Responsibilities

2:00–2:30 p.m. 

  • Break 

2:30–4:30 p.m. 

  • Oversight of Investment Management and Performance
  • Oversight of Fair Valuation and Liquidity

4:30–5:00 p.m. 

  • Wrap-Up Discussion

5:00–7:30 p.m.

  • Reception and Dinner

 

Thursday, April 9

7:30–8:00 a.m.

  • Breakfast Available

8:00–8:05 a.m. 

  • Welcome Back: Level-Setting for the Day
  • Introduction of Guest Speaker

8:05–8:40 a.m.

  • Guest Speaker: Eric Pan, ICI President and CEO 

8:40–10:35 a.m.

  • Distribution
  • The 15(c) Process

10:35–11:05 a.m. 

  • Break  

11:05 a.m.–12:35 p.m.

  • Oversight of Risk Management
  • Oversight of Compliance

12:35–1:00 p.m. 

  • Wrap-Up Discussion and Conclusion

 

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