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Credit Rating Agencies Reform Resource Center The financial crisis made clear the serious flaws in the ratings process and the urgency of reforms such as better disclosure, increased accountability, and improved rating presentations.

Trends in Mutual Fund Investing: July 2010 ICI's monthly report for July shows a continuation of several trends in bond and stock mutual funds, and includes analysis from chief economist Brian Reid.

The IRA Investor Profile "Traditional IRA Investors' Contribution Activity, 2007 and 2008" is the first part of a new ICI Research series that collects account-level data of more than 10 million individual retirement accounts.

ICI President’s Opening Address at Crane Conference ICI President Paul Schott Stevens gave the opening speech at Crane Data's Money Fund Symposium, discussing "Washington and the New Regulatory Regime" for money market funds.

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Credit Rating Agencies Reform Resource Center The financial crisis made clear the serious flaws in the ratings process and the urgency of reforms such as better disclosure, increased accountability, and improved rating presentations.

Trends in Mutual Fund Investing: July 2010 ICI's monthly report for July shows a continuation of several trends in bond and stock mutual funds, and includes analysis from chief economist Brian Reid.

12b-1 Resource Center Fees charged under Rule 12b-1 are used primarily to compensate financial intermediaries. This resource center provides information, research, and analysis on the history, role, and regulation of these fees.

Money Market Funds Resource Center Money market funds are valued tools for investors. This page provides resources on recent efforts from ICI and others to strengthen money market funds.

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Weekly Flows of Long-Term Funds Total estimated inflows to long-term mutual funds were $1.73 billion for the week ended Wednesday, August 25.

Weekly Money Market Fund Assets Total money market mutual fund assets decreased by $6.22 billion to $2.827 trillion for the week ended Wednesday, September 1.

Monthly Trends In Mutual Fund Investing The combined assets of the nation’s mutual funds increased by $415.3 billion, or 4.0 percent, to $10.916 trillion in July.

Monthly Exchange-Traded Fund Assets The combined assets of the nation’s exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were $821.39 billion in July.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Money Market Funds What are money market funds, and how do investors use them? These and other questions are answered here.

About the Investment Company Institute Education Foundation ICIEF partners with other organizations to promote investment education and participates in financial education campaigns that encourage saving and investing nationwide.

ICI Education Foundation Awards Grant for Investor Education Programs ICIEF provides $19,250 to fund retirement planning and investment education to faculty and staff at the University of Maryland.

Understanding the Risks of Bond Mutual Funds Investing in bond mutual funds usually entails less risk—and less reward—than investing in stock mutual funds. Find more information about these funds in this FAQ.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mutual Fund Directors IDC positions on a number of topics impacting fund directors including regulatory reform and money market fund issues.

Overview of Mutual Fund Governance Find out how boards follow governance practices to best serve shareholders.

12b-1 Resource Center Fees charged under Rule 12b-1 are used primarily to compensate financial intermediaries. This resource center provides information, research, and analysis on the history, role, and regulation of these fees.

About the Independent Directors Council (IDC) IDC serves the mutual fund independent director community and provides a venue to advance the education, communication, and policy positions of mutual fund independent directors. IDC extends to all directors an invitation to participate in its programs and activities.

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