Mutual funds with steadily increasing assets are generally positive indicators for fund directors and shareholders alike. However, declining assets in a fund are just as likely. The purpose of this article is to highlight some of a fund director’s responsibilities, particularly in the contract renewal process, when the asset base is shrinking. The first order of business for the fund … Read More
Board Assessment Processes for Fund Board and Mutual Fund Directors
By C. Meyrick Payne of Management Practice Inc. (MPI), based on a workshop and related survey at the Mutual Funds Directors Forum Policy Conference held in Washington, DC. The Mutual Fund Directors Forum recently sponsored a session regarding fund board and director self-assessments, which was moderated by MPI. Approximately 100 mutual fund directors, counsel and those who support fund governance … Read More
Fund Board Service: Age, Term or No Limits
Being a mutual fund director is a uniquely influential position and it can be quite rewarding, both psychologically as well as monetarily. Once someone has become one there are few mechanisms by which he or she can be displaced. The purpose of this MPI Bulletin is to explore the advantages and disadvantages of placing age, term, or no limits on … Read More