Program

Wednesday, May 1

Conference Registration

Marriott Ballroom Foyer

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall

Refreshments will be available.

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Marriott Ballroom

Chairman’s Address

Gregory E. Johnson Chairman Investment Company Institute President and CEO Franklin Resources, Inc.

GMM Policy Forum

Marriott Ballroom

The U.S. Treasury’s Under Secretary of Domestic Finance, Mary John Miller, will engage in a far-reaching discussion with ICI President Paul Schott Stevens on the following topics:

• Steps the administration can take to foster economic growth and create jobs
• How the looming debt-ceiling debate is affecting the market for government debt
• The Financial Stability Oversight Council’s agenda and its likely impact on the fund industry

	Mary John Miller Under Secretary for Domestic Finance U.S. Department of the Treasury
	Paul Schott Stevens President and CEO Investment Company Institute

Welcome Reception

Exhibit Hall

Featuring GMM’s Third Annual Capital Chef Classic and a Book Signing

The following books will be available for sale:

• Baby Love: Healthy, Easy, Delicious Meals for Your Baby and Toddler by Geoff Tracy
• The New Jewish Table: Modern Seasonal Recipes for Traditional Dishes by Todd Gray
• Crazy Good Italian: Big Flavors, Small Plates by Mike Isabella

Legal Forum Presentations

The following Legal Forum presentations also will take place during the welcome reception:

• Compliance with Anticorruption Laws (FCPA and International Equivalents) and Economic Sanctions by Dechert LLP
• Regulatory and Enforcement Update by Cipperman & Company LLP
• What’s New in ETFs? by Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young, LLP

Thursday, May 2

Conference Registration

Marriott Ballroom Foyer

Buffet Breakfast with Exhibitors

Exhibit Hall

Featuring:

Join colleagues and GMM exhibitors for this fun and healthy start to the day. Wellness Works is an interactive health and fitness event that will take place in the Exhibit Hall from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. This event will allow attendees to participate in a yoga class led by Jennifer Mercanti from Manulife Financial and network with exhibitors over a delicious and healthy breakfast.

Interactive Breakfast Discussion Sessions

Closed to the media

Buffet breakfast will be available.

1. The Social Media Landscape 

Wilson Room B (Mezzanine Level)

Kate Ives, Discussion Group Leader
Senior Vice President and Director of Internal Audit
OppenheimerFunds

2. FATCA Update

Wilson Room A (Mezzanine Level)

Keith Lawson, Discussion Group Leader
Senior Counsel, Tax Law
Investment Company Institute

GMM Leadership Panel: Fund Leadership in a Changed World

Marriott Ballroom

A cross section of industry leaders from the United States and Europe will reflect upon the industry’s core values and identify opportunities for the future of the fund business and our shareholders.

	Marie Chandoha, Moderator President and CEO Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc.
	Elizabeth Corley Global CEO Allianz Global Investors
	Scott Powers President and CEO State Street Global Advisors
	Alan Reid President and CEO Forward

Welcoming Remarks

Maryland Room

Operations and Technology Leadership Roundtable

Operations and technology fund industry leaders will explore business priorities and key challenges, including:

• Building and optimizing a global workforce
• How emerging technologies are impacting the industry
• The role of “big data”
• Oversight in an omnibus account world
• Balancing regulatory demands and strategic priorities

	Barry Benjamin, Moderator U.S. and Global Asset Management Leader PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
	Jesse Cole Managing Director Goldman Sachs & Co.
	Stephen C. Neff Enterprise Chief Technology Officer Fidelity Corporate Services
	Darren Walsh Global Head of Operations and Technology OppenheimerFunds

Reception

Exhibit Hall

Featuring a Book Signing by GMM Speakers

The following books will be available for sale:

• Every Nation for Itself: Winners and Losers in a G-Zero World by Ian Bremmer
• Beyond Our Means: Why America Spends While the World Saves by Sheldon Garon
• Red Capitalism: The Fragile Financial Foundation of China’s Extraordinary Rise by Carl E. Walter

Luncheon with Keynote Speaker: Lloyd C. Blankfein in Conversation with Paul Schott Stevens

Marriott Ballroom

Lloyd C. Blankfein, Chairman and CEO of The Goldman Sachs Group, will engage in a timely discussion with ICI President and CEO Paul Schott Stevens at the GMM luncheon. Topics will include:

• The state of the global economy
• The outlook for financial markets
• The impact of the regulatory environment both in Washington, DC, and overseas
• Key business challenges facing asset managers

	Lloyd C. Blankfein Chairman and CEO The Goldman Sachs Group
	Paul Schott Stevens President and CEO Investment Company Institute

Luncheon sponsored by:

Meeting Investor Needs: A Conversation with Financial Advisers

Maryland Room

Financial advisers representing various business models and distribution channels will address how their businesses are evolving, what they are hearing from clients, the impact of technology and social media on their practices, and the types of products and services they most value receiving from asset management firms.

Fund Transfer Agents: What the Future Holds

Maryland Room

Senior transfer agent executives with global responsibilities will share their perspectives about the market forces likely to reshape mutual fund transfer agency services in years to come. Specific topics will include:

• The impact of changing distribution models and intermediary oversight
• Changing service models and technology advances
• The evolution of risk management

Reception

Exhibit Hall

Featuring musical entertainment by the Key West Band. If you love Jimmy Buffett tunes and tropical rock, don’t miss this high-energy show!

Legal Forum Presentation

The following Legal Forum presentation will take place during the reception:

• Current Issues and Best Practices for Mutual Fund Platform Arrangements by Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

55th Annual GMM Dinner

Marriott Ballroom

Featuring entertainment by the world-renowned Neil Diamond tribute band Super Diamond!

Enjoy the timeless music of pop icon Neil Diamond, performed by Super Diamond. The band delivers a high-octane show that includes the classics “Sweet Caroline,” “America,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Forever in Blue Jeans,” and many more. This is sure to be a fun performance; for a preview, please watch this video.

Evening event sponsored by:

Friday, May 3

Conference Registration

Marriott Ballroom Foyer

Breakfast Session: A Regulatory Address by Mary Jo White

Marriott Ballroom

Breakfast will be served until 8:00 a.m.

Breakfast sponsored by:

Cybersecurity Risk Management Programs

Maryland Room

Cybersecurity threats are of growing concern to governments and businesses throughout the world. This timely session will explore the cybersecurity risks posing the greatest threats to fund organizations and their shareholders, and the steps asset managers can take to strengthen their cybersecurity programs.

Insights and Implications of Proposals to Reform U.S. Fiscal Policies

Marriott Ballroom

As members of the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform, former senators Kent Conrad and Judd Gregg have a strong commitment to improve the U.S. economic outlook. These Washington “insiders” will share their views of the future and the role that politics must play in proposals for debt reduction.

	Gregory E. Johnson Chairman Investment Company Institute President and CEO Franklin Resources, Inc.
	Kent Conrad Former U.S. Senator (D-ND) Former Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee Member, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
	Judd Gregg Former U.S. Senator (R-NH) Member, National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform

Brunch

Virginia Room