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ICI Statement on SEC Fund Names Rulemaking

ICI President and CEO Eric Pan states that the only thing SEC’s final names rule achieves is inserting itself deeper into the funds’ investment decision-making. This will ultimately hurt American retail investors.

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Research
Research
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Statistics
Government Affairs
Government Affairs
ICI Global
ICI Global

ICI to Gensler: Look at the Facts

ICI President and CEO challenges SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s recent remarks in his September 12 Senate Banking Committee testimony.

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ICI Viewpoints

The SEC’s Multi-rule pileup

There’s a reason that stoplights don’t flash red, yellow and green at the same time—it’s a surefire...
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ICI Viewpoints

Three Key Lessons from the 2023 Tax and Accounting Conference

ICI brought together nearly 600 tax and accounting professionals from September 17–20 for the 2023...
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News Release

BrightScope/ICI Data Show 401(k) Plans Offering Wide Array of Diversified and Cost-Effective Investm...

Employers play a significant role in designing diverse investment lineups in 401(k) plans, according...
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ICI’s 2023 Investment Company Fact Book

Take a look at the top industry findings from the ICI Research team’s 2023 Fact Book.

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Statistics

Weekly Estimated ETF Net Issuance

The estimated value of all exchange-traded fund (ETF) shares issued exceeded that of shares redeemed by $383 million for the week ended September 20, 2023.

Trends in Mutual Fund Investing

The combined assets of the nation’s mutual funds increased by $477.90 billion, or 2.0 percent, to $24.78 trillion in July.

Monthly ETF Assets and Net Issuance

The combined assets of the nation’s exchange-traded funds (ETFs) were $7.57 trillion in July.

Quarterly Retirement Market Data

Total US retirement assets were $36.7 trillion as of June 30, 2023, up 3.1 percent from March 31, 2023. Retirement assets accounted for 31 percent of all household financial assets in the United States at the end of June 2023.

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Videos

How to Protect Yourself from Account Takeover Schemes

All investors, including mutual fund shareholders, are potential targets for financial fraud. Watch this video to learn more about protecting your account.

Jump In for Mutual Fun

Mutual funds are investment pools, in which a professional manager invests a pool of money on behalf of many investors. Learn why 100 million investors in the United States have jumped into these pools. 

Why Do Investors Like Money Market Funds?

Investors choose money market funds as a cash management tool for the many benefits they offer. This video explains what money market funds are and why investors find them useful.

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Register Now for the 2023 Securities Law Developments Conference

Join us on October 24 and October 26 for our virtual Securities Law Developments Conference to learn about the latest updates on regulatory changes.

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About ICI

The Investment Company Institute (ICI) is the leading association representing regulated investment funds. ICI’s mission is to strengthen the foundation of the asset management industry for the ultimate benefit of the long-term individual investor. Its members include mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts (UITs) in the United States, and UCITS and similar funds offered to investors in other jurisdictions. ICI also represents its members in their capacity as investment advisers to certain collective investment trusts (CITs) and retail separately managed accounts (SMAs). ICI has offices in Washington DC, Brussels, and London, and carries out its international work through ICI Global.

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          2022 ICI Annual Report

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