Registration is now open for Crane's Money Fund University via the www.moneyfunduniversity.com website. MFU is a new 2-day educational conference, which will be held January 13-14, 2011, at The Westin Jersey City Newport. The preliminary agenda may be seen here, or e-mail info@cranedata.us to request the latest PDF brochure. Money Fund University will offer attendees an affordable and comprehensive two day, "basic training" course on money market mutual funds. We'll cover the history of money funds, interest rates, Rule 2a-7, ratings, rankings, money market instruments such as commercial paper and repo, portfolio construction, credit analysis, and more. Registration for Crane's Money Fund University is $500 prior to November 30 and $600 starting December 1st. Exhibit space is $2,000 and sponsorship opportunities are $3K, $4.5K, and $5K. A block of rooms has been reserved at the Westin Jersey City at the conference negotiated rate of $169 plus tax. For booking information please reference the Hotel and Travel Tab on the conference website.
