ICI & ASECA: Celebrating 100 Years of the Mutual Fund
Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM EST
Category: Events
ICI & ASECA: Celebrating 100 Years of the Mutual FundJoin 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
MF100Exactly 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. Register NowFeesThis event is free to all participants. LocationDimensional Fund Advisors Parking is available on-site. Featured Speakers![]() Barry Barbash
Director
Division of Investment Management | 1993–1998
![]() William Birdthistle
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2021–2024
![]() Dalia Blass (To be confirmed)
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2017–2021
![]() Norm Champ
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2012–2015
![]() David Grim
Director
Division of Investment Management | 2015–2017
![]() David Booth
Founder and Chairman
Dimensional Fund Advisors
![]() Dave Butler
Co-Chief Executive Officer and Dimensional Director
Dimensional Fund Advisors
![]() Catherine Newell
General Counsel and Executive Vice President
Dimensional Fund Advisors
![]() Gerard K. O’Reilly
Co-Chief Executive Officer, Co-Chief Investment Officer & Dimensional Director
Dimensional Fund Advisors
![]() Eric Pan
President and CEO
Investment Company Institute
![]() Heather Traeger
Board Member and President-elect
Association of Securities & Exchange Commission Alumni, Inc.
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