Our Members

Access to legal expertise in public policy and the securities markets

ICl’s team of unrivaled legal and policy experts specialize in analyzing and interpreting regulations that have the potential to affect our members—whether that concerns retirement plans, capital market structure, disclosure, taxation, or any other subject with implications for the fund industry. Our attorneys provide comprehensive analysis, comment letters, and briefs in response to these regulatory proposals and consultations. They act as liaisons between regulators and members, engaging with and informing members through timely communication and meetings.

US industry operations resources and supporting title

ICI provides members with assistance implementing the structural changes required by new regulations or evolving best practices. Working directly with regulators in the US from the moment a new rulemaking is adopted, ICI ensures timely information is at the fingertips of each member firm so implementation is as simple as possible. 

Essential research and analysis

ICI’s team of economists and researchers is world-renowned as the primary source for statistical data and research on funds, investors, and retirement plans. ICI provides members with access to weekly, monthly, and quarterly statistical overviews of flows into all types of funds, plus statistics and analysis of the exchange traded fund markets. We publish up-to-date analysis of the latest research impacting the fund industry as well as offering the work of our own group of PhD economists.  

Opportunities to learn, convene, and network

ICI organizes conferences and other events in the US and around the world to give members an opportunity to gather with other stakeholders in the industry, discuss the challenges and opportunities in their business, and share ideas and information.

Opportunities to join committees

ICI facilitates more than 100 bespoke committees, working groups, and task forces addressing various interest and

Effective advocacy

ICI is your advocate in the halls of power in the US and abroad, elevating the industry through multiple channels, including testimony before and submissions to legislative and regulatory bodies.

Global representation

ICI, led by the Global Affairs team, represents the voice of the investment fund industry on the global stage, advocating for the interests of funds and their investors in key markets such as the EU, UK, Japan, and China, as well as with international regulatory bodies like IOSCO and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). 

Support for independent fund directors

ICI serves the fund independent director community through the Independent Directors Council (IDC), which helps independent directors of ICI member funds, closed-end funds, and exchange-traded funds fulfill their responsibilities representing the interests of shareholders. 

Access to innovative industry-specific insurance

Available exclusively to ICI members, ICI Mutual Insurance Company offers a variety of insurance products, including liability insurance and risk management services. 

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