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MME Live Broadcast Web Seminar: ETF Administration

August 11, 2010 - September 10, 2010 / 12:00 Noon ET / Duration: One Hour

Proxy Reform Could Zero In on Fund Managers’ Voting Activities

July 15, 2010 - Fund managers could end up finding out about corporate agendas far sooner and disclosing far more about their voting activities if some of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed changes to the proxy system eventually become effective.

SEC to Discuss Proxy Reform on July 14

July 8, 2010 - The Securities and Exchange Commission said on Wednesday that it will hold an open meeting on July 14 to consider whether to issue a concept release on proxy reform.

MMI Names New Chairman, Board Governors

June 7, 2010 - Tracy praises board's 'vast experience and unique viewpoints.'

Fink: Restore Investor Self-Protection

May 12, 2010 - Congress should repeal the SEC's 1992 blanket exemption for asset-backed pools and re-examine the appropriateness of the $5 million-$25 million tests in the 1996 exemption.

Asset Managers Return to Core Strengths

May 7, 2010 - WASHINGTON - Despite the enormous weight of proposed regulations bearing down on the financial services industry, mutual funds are taking the issue in stride, focusing on their core strengths of transparency, diversity, customer service - and solutions. "History has shown that events of this magnitude have a significant impact on investors, on markets and on policymakers," said Mark Fetting, chairman and CEO of Legg Mason Inc. and chairman of the Investment Company Institute's General Membership Meeting,…

Funds Should Police Corporate Pay, Critics Say

April 5, 2010 - Passive voting structure can make mutual funds seem like management enablers.

SEC Amends E-Proxy to Increase Participation

February 23, 2010 - Investor alerts and new spotlight page will improve education efforts.

Donor-Advised Funds Aid Haiti

February 2, 2010 - Much of the relief being sent to help earthquake victims in Haiti is coming via donor-advised funds.

Hedge Fund Investors to Tread Far More Carefully in 2010: Execs

January 20, 2010 - Executives expect individual investors to exercise greater market discipline.

For PIMCO, Bill Gross Is the Answer

December 22, 2009 - Gross takes charge in effort to shore up investor confidence.

AIG Suit Dismissed

December 21, 2009 - Financial planner had accused AIG of acting like a 'massive hedge fund.'

Fidelity Names Lindman Asian Chief

December 18, 2009 - Former Prudential Asian chief will handle Fidelity operations in same area.

SEC Rule Would End Surprise Audits for Some

December 17, 2009 - Investment advisers applaud proposal.

Putnam's Absolute Return Funds Reach $1B

December 16, 2009 - Suite of funds reaches critical milestone in first year.