SEC Issues Agenda for July 16 Special Meeting of the Asset Management Advisory Committee

The Securities and Exchange Commission today released the agenda for the virtual July 16 special meeting of the Asset Management Advisory Committee (AMAC). AMAC was formed to provide the Commission with a range of perspectives on asset management and related advice and recommendations. The meeting will feature discussions on improving diversity and inclusion in the asset management industry, including issues relating to diverse asset managers, as well as issues relating to data privacy and the impact of technology on investment advice. "AMAC set diversity and inclusion as a top priority at its inaugural meeting," said AMAC Chairman Ed Bernard. “The committee will hear from six thought leaders who will provide understanding and insights to serve as the foundation of the committee's work on this important issue.