2022 Closed-End Fund Conference

Thank you for attending the 2022 Closed-End Fund Conference

On behalf of ICI, participants, and sponsors, a big “thank you!” to everyone who made our 2022 Closed-End Fund Conference a success.

NEW THIS YEAR!
Don’t miss the preconference event: ICI’s Spotlight on Closed-End Funds on Wednesday, November 16

ICI’s Spotlight on Closed-End Funds is designed to educate the general public and press about closed-end funds—how they operate, how they might benefit investors, and what some of their most pressing issues are. The event will feature three panels followed by a networking reception.

2:00–2:05 p.m.
Welcome

2:05–2:50 p.m.
Spotlight Panel 1: A Reintroduction to the Listed Closed-End Fund
Join us for a reintroduction to the traditional, exchange-traded closed-end fund. This panel will unwrap the mysteries of one of the country’s oldest types of pooled investment vehicles, explain benefits, dispel myths, discuss recent structural changes, and address frequently asked questions about the product. Bring any and all inquiries!

2:50–3:00 p.m.
Break

3:00–3:45 p.m.
Spotlight Panel 2: An Introduction to the Unlisted Closed-End Fund
Interval and tender offer closed-end funds, which provide access to alternative strategies in a regulated wrapper, have grown significantly over the past few years. Hear more about these products and why they have garnered so much attention.

3:45–4:15 p.m.
Fireside Chat with Former SEC Commissioner Robert Jackson, Jr.

4:15–4:25p.m.
Break

4:25–5:10 p.m.
Spotlight Panel 3: Closed-End Fund Market Commentary
This panel will discuss current trends in both listed and unlisted closed-end funds. It will explain how closed-end funds fit in today’s markets, review new product features, and predict what developments are on the horizon.

5:10–6:10 p.m.
Networking Event