National Association of Insurance Commissioners, NAIC news release (Washington, June 26, 2020): registration open for the NAIC Summer 2020 National Meeting, 'which will be held in a virtual format over a three-week period beginning the week of July 27 and ending the week of August 10' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-120)
Credit Union National Association, CUNA News, 'Virtual events take center stage' (July 1, 2020): 'all CUNA staff started working remotely due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Many of CUNA's live events also shifted to virtual events' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-106)
Million Dollar Round Table, MDRT news release (Park Ridge, Ill., July 9, 2020): 'MDRT brings industry-leading conference experience to cyberspace with 2020 Virtual Event' starting Aug. 3, 2020, 'Rising to the challenge of bringing financial advisors together to help clients during the COVID-19 pandemic'; incorporates components of the in-person Annual Meeting and Global Conference (Ex. SEC-13-GM-109)
Morningstar, Inc, Morningstar, Inc. press release (Chicago, July 28, 2020): 'Morningstar Investment Conference Digital Event Details and Agenda Now Available' ('will take place as a digital-only event Wednesday, Sept. 16 and Thursday, Sept. 17'; 'As uncertainty around the pandemic... persists') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-116)
American Financial Services Association, AFSA, 'Going Virtual! 2020 Annual Meeting and Independents Conference & Expo' (Aug. 4, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-003)
Credit Union National Association, CUNA press release (Madison and Washington, Aug. 31, 2020): the 2021 CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference 'would move to an interactive virtual format on March 2-4, 2021'; 'Each year, thousands of industry advocates come together at CUNA Governmental Affairs Conference' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-107)
National Association of Insurance Commissioners, NAIC news release (Washington, Sept. 15, 2020): 'NAIC Fall National Meeting to be Virtual Format' ('initially scheduled to be held in Indianapolis, Indiana, will now be held virtually. Due to the ongoing health challenges that are being associated with holding large in-person meetings in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-119)
Consumer Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association press release, 'CBA LIVE 2020 to Feature Regulators, Bank CEO, Top Political Strategists; Kicks Off September 29 via virtual platform' (Sept. 21, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-004)
American Bankers Association, ABA Banking Journal, 'Gottlieb, McWilliams to Keynote ABA Unconventional Convention' (Sept. 24, 2020) (first-ever virtual annual convention, Oct. 19-20, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-011)
Charles Schwab & Co, Charles Schwab press release (Oct. 13, 2020): 'Schwab Advisor Services to Celebrate 30th Anniversary of Schwab IMPACT' ('IMPACT 2020 will proceed for the first time as a virtual experience'; live sessions Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 2, 4, 9 and 11; 'more than 7,600 firms'; 'more than 90 speakers, 70 education sessions, and nearly 40 exhibitors') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-114)
Mortgage Bankers Association, Mortgage Bankers Association, 'Prepared Remarks of MBA President and CEO Bob Broeksmit, CMB, at the 2020 MBA Annual Convention and Expo' (Oct. 19, 2020): delivered 'at MBA's virtual 2020 Annual Convention & Expo'; 'This is not a normal convention. But then, this is not a normal year.' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-108)
American Financial Services Association, AFSA, 'Start Your Engines for the 2021 Vehicle Finance Conference!' (Nov. 4, 2020) (conference to be held online Feb. 23-25, 2021) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-006)
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big 'I'), Independent Agent magazine, '2021 Big I Legislative Conference Will Take Place Virtually' (Dec. 21, 2020), quoting Big 'I' president and CEO Bob Rusbuldt (Ex. SEC-13-GM-009)
American Bankers Association, ABA Banking Journal, 'Magic Johnson to Keynote Virtual Conference for Community Bankers' (Jan. 15, 2021) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-010)
National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (merged into America's Credit Unions in 2024), NAFCU, 'NAFCU cancels 54th annual conference' (Jan. 21, 2021): 54th Annual Conference and Solutions Expo, July 27-30, 2021, Savannah, Georgia, cancelled 'Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the high volume of expected in-person attendees... in conjunction with feedback from our membership and CDC guidance' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-105)
Credit Union National Association, CUNA, Governmental Affairs Conference page as archived Jan. 22, 2021: 'March 2-4, 2021, Virtual' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-022)
Independent Community Bankers of America, ICBA media advisory (Mar. 2, 2021): 'Community Bankers to Convene for ICBA Connect: ICBA national conference reimagined for 2021 as two-day virtual event' (Mar. 9-10, 2021) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-128)
American Bankers Association, ABA Banking Journal, 'Virtual Summit Begins Today; Manchin, Richmond Added to Speaker Lineup' (Mar. 16, 2021) (more than 3,400 attendees) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-012)
Million Dollar Round Table, MDRT news release (Park Ridge, Ill., May 19, 2021), Word file as posted by MDRT: 'MDRT Brings Timely Strategy to Life with the Innovative 2021 Annual Meeting Virtual Event' ('MDRT will host its members-only 2021 Annual Meeting Virtual Event June 7-9') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-110)
as listed, NAIC news release (Kansas City, June 1, 2021): 'NAIC to Host Hybrid 2021 Summer National Meeting' ('a streamlined Summer National Meeting in a hybrid format... in Columbus, OH from August 13-17 for members and interested parties as capacity allows') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-118)
Consumer Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association press release, 'Acting Comptroller Hsu To Deliver Keynote In Person At CBA LIVE 2021' (June 6, 2021) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-005)
as listed, Morningstar, Inc. press release (Chicago, June 30, 2021): 'Morningstar Announces Agenda for 2021 Morningstar Investment Conference' (hybrid, Sept. 22-24, 2021, McCormick Place; 'In-person attendees will be required to adhere to the safety protocols as mandated by the city, state, and McCormick Place') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-117)
World Council of Credit Unions, World Council of Credit Unions (on CUInsight), 'Jumping into the deep end: The first all-virtual World Credit Union Conference' (July 27, 2021) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-032)
National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (merged into America's Credit Unions in 2024), NAFCU newsroom (Sept. 14, 2021): 'Caucus: NAFCU's Berger, James Carville discuss divisive political climate; lawmakers review the latest from the Hill' (Congressional Caucus sessions began Sept. 13, 2021, in Washington, with attendees present) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-111)
American Bankers Association, ABA Banking Journal, 'ABA Elects New Officers, Board Members for 2021-2022' (Oct. 19, 2021) (in-person annual convention; post-period) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-013)
each federal credit union's board, under the NCUA Federal Credit Union Bylaws (12 C.F.R. part 701, App. A), NCUA Letter to Federal Credit Unions 22-FCU-03, 'Expiration of Emergency Exemption from Certain In-Person Meeting Requirements' (Dec. 2022), reciting the March 2020, November 2020 and November 2021 letters (Dec. 7, 2022) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-017)
