ICI Operations is dedicated to improving the distribution, operational processing, servicing, and support of mutual fund products to better serve the needs of the industry and mutual fund shareholders. Areas of focus include:
- Transfer agent, shareholder servicing, and distribution support;
- Development and enhancement of mutual fund clearance and settlement services offered through the industry’s centralized utility;
- Mutual fund accounting and financial reporting;
- Audit and security valuation issues;
- Emerging technologies impacting the fund industry;
- Business continuity, data privacy and security;
- Cross-border and single country investment fund (i.e., global) operations.
Resources for Members: ICI Supports Multilayered
Security Approach to Cybersecurity Preparedness
ICI contributes to its members’ cybersecurity preparedness by offering
multiple complimentary initiatives.
Accounting and Valuation
ICI Comment Letter on Certain Information Providers Acting as Investment Advisers
In June, the SEC issued a request for comment on index providers, model portfolio providers, and...
SEC Valuation and Liquidity Guidance for Registered Investment Companies, Volume II (pdf)
SEC Valuation and Liquidity Guidance for Registered Investment Companies, Volume I (pdf)
Servicing and Recordkeeping
November 3, 2020
Memo #32890
SEC's New Rule on Funds' Use of Derivatives: Summary of Fund Board Responsibilities
[32890] November 3, 2020 TO: ICI Members Investment Company Directors SUBJECTS: Alternative Investments Compliance Derivatives Disclosure Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) Financial Stability Fund Governance Recordkeeping Risk Oversight RE: SEC's New Rule on Funds'...
Focus on Funds: Funds Step Up Fight Against Elder Abuse and Fraud
June 19, 2020—As the global coronavirus pandemic has made some fund investors more vulnerable to...
Focus on Funds: Elder Abuse and Exploitation a Growing Industry Concern
Focus on Funds Elder Abuse and Exploitation a Growing Industry Concern ICI is teaming up with...
Technology, Cyber, and BCP
ICI Comment Letter on the SEC's Proposed Changes to Access and Management of EDGAR
September 11, 2024—ICI submitted a letter in response to the SEC's proposed technical changes to the...
ICI Comment Letter on Treasury's Request for Information on Uses, Opportunities, and Risks of Artificial Intelligence in the Financial Services Sector
On August 12, 2024, ICI submitted a comment letter to the US Department of the Treasury ("Treasury")...
ICI Comment Letter on the CIRCIA Proposal
July 3, 2024— in this letter ICI provides its views on the notice of proposed rulemaking on Cyber...