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The outbreak of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), now a worldwide pandemic, is placing enormous strains on all parts of our society and on all institutions—strains that are reflected in, and compounded by, the remarkable downturn in global financial markets.
Regulated funds play critical roles as major participants in those markets and as providers of services that help tens of millions of workers and families around the world achieve their financial goals. ICI members are working tirelessly to continue to provide the very best service for their shareholders.
Advisory on ICI's StatusLike many institutions and employers, ICI is relying heavily on telework during the COVID-19 crisis to provide social distancing and enhance the health and well-being of our staff. For members, we have increased access to alternative contacts—in particular, cellular phone numbers—of key ICI staff. This should not diminish in any way the responsiveness and commitment of ICI’s staff to meet members’ pressing needs. ICI has postponed the 2020 General Membership Meeting (GMM) and cancelled many of the events held in conjunction with it. All in-person events in March and many in April have also been cancelled. Visit the GMM homepage and ICI events page for the latest information. |
For the most current information about COVID-19, see the following resources. ICI offers additional resources to support its members as they work to understand current challenges, share information, and seek solutions.
General ICI Resources
- ICI Statement on Enactment of COVID-19 Relief Package
Mar 27, 2020
- Request for No-Action Relief for Affiliated Purchases of Debt Securities from Registered Open-End Investment Companies (pdf)
Mar 26, 2020
- SEC Response to 17a-9 Relief Request (pdf)
Mar 26, 2020
- ICI Joins Letter to BCBS and IOSCO Requesting Suspension of UMR Compliance Dates (pdf)
Mar 26, 2020
- ICI Applauds Congressional Action to Provide COVID-19 Relief
Mar 25, 2020
- ICI Letter to IRS Regarding COVID-19 Related Tax Relief Challenges (pdf)
Mar 25, 2020
- ICI Calls for Immediate Congressional Action to Address COVID-19 Relief
Mar 23, 2020
- ICI Letter to IRS Urges Guidance on Tax Filing Deadline (pdf)
Mar 23, 2020
- Working to Ensure Funds Can Maintain Vital ServicesMar 22, 2020
- ICI Letter to the National Governors Association on Shelter in Place (pdf)
Mar 21, 2020
- During COVID-19 Crisis, Fund Company Staff Are EssentialMar 20, 2020
- Joint Statement on Keeping European Markets Open (pdf)
Mar 20, 2020
- ICI: “Vitally Important" That Financial Markets Remain Open
Mar 19, 2020
- ETFs Are Passing the COVID-19 Crisis TestMar 17, 2020
- Focus on Funds: Amid Volatile Markets, Fund Investors Stay the Course
Mar 13, 2020
- Mutual Fund Flows in the COVID-19 CrisisMar 11, 2020
Other Resources
- SEC Enables Immediate Effectiveness of Proposed Rule Change to Facilitate NYSE Electronic Auctions in Light of Temporary Closure of Physical Trading Floor
- Treasury Memorandum on Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers (pdf)
Mar 22, 2019
- The World Federation of Exchanges Issues Statement on COVID-19 and Market Volatility
- DTCC Coronavirus FAQ as of March 30, 2020 (pdf)
- New York Federal Reserve Board COVID-19 Resource Center
- SEC Exemptive Orders Related to COVID-19
- Actions States Have Taken to Address Coronavirus: State Tracking Chart
- CISA Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
- Coronavirus Phishing Scams
- SEC Provides Conditional Regulatory Relief for Registered Transfer Agents and Certain Other Persons Affected by the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Treasury Press Statement on Financial Services Sector Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers
