AFP's Finance Practice Lead Discusses Money Market Funds

In an article in Money Fund Report®, published by iMoneyNet, AFP's finance practice lead Brian Kalish, says he doesn't think there's a problem with money market funds and discusses what corporate treasurers see as the issues. Download the article and newsletter excerpt in PDF format (AFP members only): "Tread Carefully on MMF Reform, Cautions AFP's Kalish" For further information, see www.imoneynet.com or contact: Kevin Grist iMoneyNet kgrist@imoneynet.com 508-614-1655   Copyright Notice for Money Fund Report®: Copyright © 2009 iMoneyNet, an Informa Financial Company. Reproduction in any form without written permission is strictly forbidden. Use of the phrase Money Fund Report® used by permission. AFP has received permission to publish this issue for AFP members only.

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