Money Fund University 12/18-19/23
While we're excited for next week's European Money Fund Symposium in Edinburgh, Scotland (9/25-26), Crane Data is also making preparations for our "basic training" Money Fund University event, which will take place December 18-19, 2023 at The Westin Jersey City Newport in Jersey City, NJ. Crane's Money Fund University is designed for those new to the money market fund industry or those in need of a concentrated refresher on the basics, but this year's event will again feature a slightly higher level "Master's in Money Markets" agenda. The event focuses on hot topics like money market fund regulations, money fund alternatives, offshore markets, and other recent industry trends. Our educational conference features a faculty of the money fund industry's top lawyers, strategists, and portfolio managers, and the Jersey City show will include a Holiday cocktail party and a free training session for Crane Data clients. Money Fund University offers a 2-day crash course on money market mutual funds, educating attendees on the history of money funds, the Fed, interest rates, ratings, rankings, and money market instruments such as commercial paper, Treasury bills, CDs and repo. We also cover portfolio construction and credit analysis. New portfolio managers, analysts, investors, issuers, service providers, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of "cash" investing should benefit from our comprehensive program. Even experienced professionals may enjoy a refresher course and the opportunity to interact with peers in an informal setting. Attendee registration for Crane's Money Fund University is just $750, exhibit space is $2,000, and sponsorship opportunities are $3K (Bronze), $4K (Silver), and $5K (Gold). A block of rooms has been reserved at The Westin Jersey City Newport. (Please reserve before 11/17.) We'd like to thank our past and pending MFU sponsors -- Dreyfus/BNY Mellon, J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Fitch Ratings, TD Securities, S&P Global Ratings, Dechert LLP, BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, K&L Gates, Federated Hermes, Credit Suisse and State Street -- for their support, and we look forward to seeing you in Jersey City in December. Crane Data is also preparing the preliminary agenda for our next Bond Fund Symposium, which will be held March 25-26, 2024, at the Loews Philadelphia Hotel in Philadelphia, Pa. Our Bond Fund Symposium offers a concentrated program for fixed-income managers and dealers with a focus on the ultra-short segment. Registration for Bond Fund Symposium is $1000; exhibit space is $2,000 (includes 2 tickets); and sponsorship opportunities are $3K, $4K, $5K, and $6K. Finally, we'll also soon be making plans for our next "big show," Money Fund Symposium, which will be held June 12-14, 2024, at The Westin in Pittsburgh. Let us know if you'd like more details on any of our events, and we hope to see you in Edinburgh next week, in Jersey City in December, in Philly in March or in Pittsburgh in June 2024!
