On January 4, 2018, the Forum announced the publication of its report, "Practical Guidance on Director and Officer Insurance for Fund Independent Directors".
Report: Practical Guidance on Director and Officer Insurance for Fund Independent Directors
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Press Release: Forum Congratulates Board Chair Jameson Baxter on Lifetime Achievement Award
The Mutual Fund Directors Forum announced that Jameson A. Baxter, Chair of the Forum’s Board and the Independent Chair of the Putnam Funds, received the Fund Directions Lifetime Achievement Award at the 24th annual Mutual Fund Industry Awards last week in New York. Ms. Baxter has been a member of the Forum’s Board since 2005 and the Chair since 2010. “I have had the privilege of working alongside Jamie since 2006 and have seen firsthand her dedication to the fund industry, her peers, and the role of effective independent mutual fund governance,” said Susan Ferris Wyderko, President and CEO of the Mutual Fund Directors Forum. “I can think of no one more deserving for this honor, and we could not be more pleased to have someone of this caliber chairing our organization.”
Press Release: Forum Expresses its Appreciation for Andrew J. Donohue
On August 17, 2010, in response to the SEC's annoucement that Andrew J. Donohue would step down as Director of the Division of Investment Management, the Forum issued a press release expressing its appreciation for his hard work and achievements during his tenure.
Press Release: Forum Issues Practical Guidance for Fund Directors on Effective Risk Governance
On April 15, 2010, the Forum announced the publication of its report, "Risk Principles for Fund Directors: Practical Guidance for Fund Directors on Effective Risk Management Oversight."
Press Release: Forum Elects New Members to its Board of Directors
On March 22, 2011 the Forum announced that it has elected four new members to its board of directors, bringing the total number of directors to 14.