IDC Webinar: Core Responsibilities of Fund Directors - Session 1: Fundamentals of Fund Director Oversight

IDC is pleased to present a multipart educational webinar series covering the fundamental responsibilities of fund directors. Newer directors interested in a review of their essential role and responsibilities, as well as experienced directors looking for a refresher on these matters, can benefit from participating. Directors may participate in one or all of the sessions.

The first session was held February 27. A description of the full series is available. 

Materials

• Archive Recording
• Slides (pdf)

Session 1: Fundamentals of Fund Director Oversight

• Overview of statutory and regulatory responsibilities
  • Director independence
  • Specific responsibilities
• Fiduciary duty of directors
• General oversight responsibilities
  • Conflicts of interest
  • Risk
• Board structures and governance practices

Featured Speakers

Diana M. Daniels, Co-Moderator
Independent Director
Goldman Sachs Funds

James F. Perna, Co-Moderator
Independent Chair
Homestead Funds

Christopher E. Palmer
Partner
Goodwin Procter LLP

Karen L. Skidmore
Senior Associate General Counsel
Franklin Templeton Investments

This webinar was closed to the media.