News and Resources
News Releases
News Release
ICI Commends Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen America’s Retirement System; Urges Swift Passage
Washington, DC; May 5, 2021—Investment Company Institute (ICI) Deputy General Counsel for Retirement...
News Release
ICI, SIFMA, and DTCC Leading Effort to Shorten US Securities Settlement Cycle to T+1, Collaborating ...
A shorter settlement cycle will benefit investors and market participant firms by reducing systemic...
News Release
Investors Carefully Consider Fees and Expenses When Selecting Mutual Funds
The vast majority of mutual fund investors consider fees and expenses when selecting a fund.
ICI Viewpoints
2021 Investment Company Fact Book: Letter from the Chief Economist
A version of this letter by ICI Chief Economist Sean Collins was released in the Institute’s 61st...
A Shorter Settlement Cycle: T+1 Will Benefit Investors and Market Participant Firms by Reducing Systemic and Operational Risks
Last week, ICI, SIFMA, and the DTCC announced that our organizations are collaborating on efforts to...
On Closer Look, a Very Different Picture of Funds’ Role in the Commercial Paper Market
New analysis by ICI shows that prime money market funds did not pull back significantly from the...
2020 Investment Company Fact Book
A Review of Trends and Activities in the Investment Company Industry
Speeches and Commentaries
Welcoming Remarks, 2021 General Membership Meeting
GMM Chair Lisa Jones kicks off the 62nd annual General Membership Meeting with welcoming remarks...
President's Address, 2021 ICI General Membership Meeting
At the 2021 GMM, ICI President and CEO Eric J. Pan presents a path forward to a fit-for-purpose...
Keynote Address: 2021 Mutual Funds and Investment Management Conference
ICI President and CEO Eric J. Pan explains why policymakers need clear-eyed, evidence-based...
Videos and Podcasts
Podcast
Saving for Retirement During Tough Times with Sarah Holden on the Main St. Finance Podcast
In conversation with Alex from Main St. Finance, ICI Senior Director of Retirement and Investor...
Video
A Message from ICI President and CEO Eric J. Pan
Eric J. Pan shares some of his top priorities for 2021, a year of unique challenges and...
Video
Diversity and Inclusion: New Talent for the Fund Industry
A Minute with ICI Diversity and Inclusion: New Talent for the Fund Industry ICI is committed to...
FAQs
FAQ
401(k) Plan Research: FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About 401(k) Plan Research How large are 401(k)s? As of December 31, 2020...
FAQ
The Basics of 401(k) Plans: FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About 401(k) Plans: The Basics What is a 401(k) plan and how does it work...
FAQ
Coverdell Education Savings Accounts: FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About Coverdell Education Savings Accounts What is a Coverdell Education...