PwC mutual fund directors roundtable 2012 highlights
Thoughts from the boardroom
PwC invited independent directors from the boards of some of the nation’s leading mutual fund complexes to participate in an informal discussion of current issues facing the industry. The exchanges, facilitated by members of PwC’s asset management practice, generated important insights into what directors are thinking about in today’s evolving marketplace.
The discussions covered a wide range of issues of interest to board members, including the wide range of new and forthcoming regulations, adopting leading-edge practices in risk management and valuation, conducting effective contract review processes and improving the effectiveness of boards.
The perspectives provide a summary of leading practices in mutual fund oversight, explain how directors are meeting the challenges they face and provide insights into the evolving role of directors and boards in the funds industry.