Latest Legislative Intelligence Audio Broadcast
Proposed Revisions to Mutual Fund Distribution Fees
Presented by Morgan Lewis with Steve Stone and Donald J. Myers
Presented September 9, 2010–4:00 pm ET
CE Credit: This presentation is informational and not approved for IMCA CE credit.
Morgan Lewis, one of the top law firms in the U.S., provides legislative and public affairs intelligence and analysis as a benefit to IMCA members. They represent more than half of the Fortune® 100 firms and are widely known for their capabilities in Washington, D.C. Topics for this audio broadcast, which covers proposed revision to mutual fund distribution fees, include:
- Elements of the Proposed Revisions
- Marketing and Service Fee—Proposed Rule 12b-2
- Ongoing Sales Charges—Amendments to Rule 6c-10
- Disclosure—Prospectus and Confirmations
- Compliance Dates and Transition Period
- Open Issues, Implications, and Effects on Investment Management Consultants and Retirement Plans
IMCA, as an education and credentialing organization, does not lobby legislators or regulators nor advocate for any particular legislative or regulatory position either on its own or through its relationship with Morgan Lewis. This service is strictly informational and educational.
Download this 20-minute audio broadcast now.
Upcoming Webinar on CIMA® Certification
Considering the CIMA®: How to Apply for Certification and Study for the Qualification Examination
Presented by IMCA with Lara Davies, Director of Industry Relations, and Kate Hendrickson, Communications Support Specialist
Presented Thursday, October 7, 2010–4 PM ET
CE Credit: This presentation is informational and not approved for IMCA CE credit.
IMCA will provide a complimentary 30-minute overview of the benefits of CIMA certification, the ins and outs of the application process, and the resources available to study for the CIMA Qualification Examination (QE). Participants will be able to ask questions throughout the webinar, and any questions that are not addressed during the presentation will be answered via e-mail afterwards. Topics will include:
- Print and online study materials available through IMCA
- Recommended college-level texts to review
- Independent review providers
Register for this free 30-minute presentation now.
Upcoming Live Audio Broadcast
ESG Mainstream Resource for Fixed Income Managers
Presented by James McCarthy, Phoenix Global Capital Management and Ronald J. Ryan, CFA®
Presented Thursday, October 21, 2010–4:15 PM ET
Registration deadline for live broadcast is 4 PM ET, October 21
CE Credit: One hour
Ronald Ryan, CFA®, and James McCarthy will discuss bringing environment, social, and governance (ESG) strategies into fixed income investment and incorporating ESG risk management into the investment process. This presentation will include the effects of ESG on U.S. domestic and global bonds as well as new index rules that enhance the investibility of ESG indexes.
Register for this audio broadcast now.
Attend the Premier High-Net-Worth Conference
IMCA 2010 Advanced Wealth Management Conference
Early-bird registration deadline is October 8!
Conference Dates: November 8–9, 2010
CE Credit: Approximately 12 hours, including one ethics hour. An additional 3.5 hours of IMCA-sponsored CE will be available by attending the post-conference workshop on Tuesday, November 9.
Program Highlights
IMCA’s 2010 Advanced Wealth Management Conference features presentations by economist Peter Ricchiuti, Washington guru Andrew Friedman, Harvard University’s Charles Collier, attorney and estate planning expert James M. Duggan, Schwab’s Liz Ann Sonders, Santa Clara University’s behavioral finance pioneer Hersh Shefrin, PhD, and more.
Technical sessions will explore alternative investments, asset allocation, asset protection, family offices, and executive compensation.
This is the premier advanced wealth management education opportunity this year and, as always, space is limited so register today.
View more information and register online now or download a hardcopy registration form.
Practice Management Conference Now Open
IMCA 2010 Practice Management Conference
Early-bird registration deadline is November 5!
Conference Dates: December 5–7, 2010
CE Credit: Approximately 13* hours, including one ethics hour. An additional 3* hours of IMCA-sponsored CE will be available by attending the post-conference workshop on Tuesday, December 7.
Program Highlights
IMCA’s Practice Management Conference enrollment opened on August 17, 2010. This year’s conference features skills and strategies you can take home and immediately implement to improve your practice. Highlights include a capital market outlook from LPL’s chief market strategist Jeffrey Kleintop, branding with Nuveen’s Kevin Rochford, communication skills with John Daly, PhD, from the University of Texas, analyzing your productivity and profitability with Stephanie Bogan of Quantivus, consulting, and capitalizing on secular stock market cycles from Ed Easterling of Crestmont Research.
Plus, don’t miss the post-conference workshop with Franck Schuurmans on blue ocean strategy. This hands-on workshop will help you decide how you should compete to most effectively contribute to your bottom line.
View more information and register online now or download a hardcopy registration form.
Highlight Your Value with CIMA, and Now, CPWA® Brochures
Let your clients and prospects know why they should work with a CIMA or CPWA professional.
Both designations show your clients that you are experienced, ethical, educated, objective, and trustworthy. Every financial advisor who has earned the CIMA certification or CPWA designation has extensive experience in the financial services industry and has completed a demanding educational program with a comprehensive examination as the final step in receiving the designation. To maintain the CIMA certification and CPWA designations, financial advisors must continually adhere to a rigorous Code of Professional Responsibility and complete 40 hours of continuing education every two years.
But what does this rigorous designation mean to prospects and clients?
It means that they’re working with someone who is the best in their field—and will remain the best.
To help you educate customers and prospects, IMCA makes available high quality brochures in packs of 25. The CIMA client brochure answers the question “Why Work with a CIMA Professional” and the CPWA brochure entitled “CPWA: Your Financial Future Is Important” has just been released. Download a sample brochure and order CIMA client brochures or CPWA brochures now.
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