Money Market Expo - Association for Financial Professionals

Money Market Expo

When: Friday, March 02, 2012 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Where: Orlando, FL

Description:

The money-market mutual fund industry continues to adapt to an evolving regulatory structure and is coping with a low-yield environment that sees no early end. MMX 2012, the premier money-fund industry conference, is all about strategies to meet those challenges and survive and thrive while continuing to offer investors the safety and liquidity they require.

Sponsor: iMoneyNet

Program Information: www.iMoneynet.com

Approved for up to 16.6 CTP/CCM credits by the Associaton of Financial Professionals.

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