ICI works with regulators and policymakers in the United States and around the world, bringing to bear robust legal and economic analysis to support its efforts and applying a deep understanding of regulatory and policymaking processes and priorities.

ICI publishes leading-edge research on financial markets, financial stability, and tax and retirement policy. ICI is also an authoritative source of statistics on the fund industry, collected from ICI member firms and trusted organizations, to provide a comprehensive assessment of the industry and its shareholders at any given point in time.

ICI organizes each year eight major public industry conferences and dozens of webinars and trainings each year as well as hosts more than 100 member committees, working groups, and task forces to share industry best practices, gather input from industry professionals, and discuss common challenges related to operations, regulations, and technology.