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Foundations for Fund Directors®

An Orientation Program for Board Members

December 3-4, 2025

United States

Event Overview

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Program

 

Wednesday, December 3

11:00–11:30 a.m. 

  • Introductions, Objectives, and Course Overview 

11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

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

1:00–1:30 p.m. 

  • Break 

1:30–3:30 p.m. 

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

3:30-4:00 p.m. 

  • Wrap-Up Discussion

 

Thursday, December 4

11:00–11:05 a.m. 

  • Welcome Back: Level-Setting for the Day

11:05 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 

  • Distribution
  • The 15(c) Process 

1:00–1:30 p.m.

  • Break 

1:30–2:00 p.m. 

  • Oversight of Risk Management 

2:00–2:45 p.m.

  • Guest Speaker

2:45–3:35 p.m. 

  • Oversight of Compliance 

3:35-4:00 p.m.

  • Wrap-Up Discussion and Conclusion
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