IDC Webinar: SEC Emergency Relief in Light of COVID-19: An Overview for Fund Directors

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued several orders providing temporary relief to registered investment companies affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The SEC’s Division of Investment Management also has issued no-action letters and guidance that are relevant to investment companies.

This webinar summarized the various forms of SEC relief and discussed the implications for funds and their boards. Topics included:

• Exemptive relief from in-person board meeting requirement
• Temporary additional funding flexibility
• Guidance for conducting shareholder meetings

Featured Speakers

PAUL CELLUPICA
Deputy Director and Chief Counsel Division of Investment Management 
US Securities and Exchange Commission

DOROTHY DONOHUE
Deputy General Counsel Securities Regulation
Investment Company Institute

BRUCE LETO
Partner 
Stradley Ronon

Materials

• Archive recording
• Slides (pdf)

This webinar was for fund directors and members of ICI member funds only.

If you have any questions, please contact the ICI Conference Division at 202-326-5968 or conferences@ici.org.