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ICI & ASECA: Celebrating 100 Years of the Mutual Fund
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Category: Events

ICI & ASECA: Celebrating 100 Years of the Mutual Fund

Join the Investment Company Institute (ICI) and the Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni (ASECA) in Austin, Texas on May 14, 2024 for a unique event bringing together five former directors of the SEC Division of Investment Management in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the mutual fund and reflecting on the current issues facing the investment management industry.

Over the last three decades, these former officials guided the regulation of the investment management industry. This free-flowing conversation will reflect on the unique impact of the industry on the American economy while looking ahead at the most pressing regulatory questions facing the industry in the future.

Industry pioneer David Booth, Founder and Chairman of Dimensional Fund Advisors, will provide opening remarks alongside Co-Chief Executive Officers Dave Butler & Gerard K. O’Reilly. Eric Pan, President and CEO of the Investment Company Institute, and Catherine Newell, General Counsel and Executive Vice President of Dimensional Fund Advisors, will moderate the panel. And Heather Traeger, ASECA Board Member and President-Elect, will provide concluding remarks.  

The event will be followed by a networking reception with refreshments and hors d'oeuvres.

Event Highlights

  • Gain unique and timely insights on the investment management industry from a distinguished panel and pioneering executives.
  • Gather and connect with alumni of the SEC and other industry colleagues.
  • Celebrate a century of mutual funds and other investment funds and their impact on everyday Americans.

MF100

Exactly a century ago the first mutual fund was launched in the United States—fundamentally revolutionizing how millions of Americans save for their most personal life moments, from retirement to education to homeownership. 

ICI is celebrating this milestone throughout the year. ICI is proud to partner with ASECA in bringing together SEC alumni and friends to Austin, TX to listen to this important program and raise a glass to honor the 100th anniversary of the mutual fund in the United States.

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Fees

This event is free to all participants.

Location 

Dimensional Fund Advisors 
6300 Bee Cave Rd, Building One 
Austin, TX 78746 

Parking is available on-site. 

Featured Speakers

Barry Barbash
Barry Barbash
Director
Division of Investment Management | 1993–1998
WILLIAM BIRDTHISTLE
William Birdthistle
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2021–2024
DALIA BLASS
Dalia Blass (To be confirmed)
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2017–2021
Norm Champ
Norm Champ
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2012–2015
David Grim
David Grim
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2015–2017
DAVID BOOTH
David Booth
Founder and Chairman
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Dave Butler
Dave Butler
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Dimensional Director
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Catherine Newell
Catherine Newell
General Counsel and Executive Vice President
Dimensional Fund Advisors
Gerard K. O’Reilly
Gerard K. O’Reilly
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chief Investment Officer & Dimensional Director
Dimensional Fund Advisors
ERIC PAN
Eric Pan
President and CEO
Investment Company Institute
HEATHER TRAEGER
Heather Traeger
Board Member and President-elect
Association of Securities & Exchange Commission Alumni, Inc.

Thank You to Our Host