Independent Community Bankers of America, ICBA media advisory (Jan. 27, 2020): 'Community Bankers to Gather in Orlando for 2020 ICBA LIVE' ('the largest, most comprehensive educational and networking event for the nation's community bankers'; Sunday, Mar. 8 through Thursday, Mar. 12, 2020, Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, Kissimmee, Fla.) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-129)
American Financial Services Association, AFSA, 'AFSA Independents Conference & Expo Cancelled' (Mar. 13, 2020), quoting the Riverside County order cancelling events of 250 or more (Ex. SEC-13-GM-001)
LIMRA and LOMA (LL Global), LIMRA and LOMA news release (Windsor, Conn., Mar. 17, 2020): 'LIMRA and LOMA Cancel Face-To-Face Portion of Conferences in Light of Coronavirus' (2020 Customer Experience Conference, Mar. 25-27, New Orleans; 2020 Regulatory Compliance Exchange, Mar. 31-Apr. 2, Orlando; 2020 Life Insurance Conference, Apr. 20-22, and 2020 Retirement Industry Conference, Apr. 22-24, Salt Lake City) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-121)
each institution's board, under the OCC's rules (12 C.F.R. §§ 5.22, 7.2001), State corporation and banking law and the federal proxy rules, SEC Division of Corporation Finance and Division of Investment Management, Staff Guidance for Conducting Shareholder Meetings in Light of COVID-19 Concerns (Mar. 13, 2020; updated Apr. 7, 2020) (same instrument as Ex. AGY-FED-FINANCIAL-053) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-029)
each institution's board, under the OCC's rules (12 C.F.R. §§ 5.22, 7.2001), State corporation and banking law and the federal proxy rules, SEC Division of Corporation Finance and Division of Investment Management, 'Staff Guidance for Conducting Shareholder Meetings in Light of COVID-19 Concerns' (Mar. 13, 2020, as updated Apr. 7, 2020): changes of date, time or location; 'virtual' and 'hybrid' meetings 'governed by state law, where permitted, and the issuer's governing documents' (second capture; see also SEC-13-GM-029) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-126)
American Financial Services Association, AFSA, '2020 Law & Compliance Symposium Cancelled' (Apr. 20, 2020) (June 2-4, 2020, Dallas) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-015)
National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions (merged into America's Credit Unions in 2024), NAFCU, 'NAFCU Annual Conference canceled' (Apr. 21, 2020): 53rd Annual Conference and Solutions Expo, June 23-26, Vancouver, cancelled 'As cases of coronavirus continue to rise and uncertainty remains'; Spring Regulatory Compliance School, Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee Conference and CEOs and Senior Executives Conference previously cancelled (Ex. SEC-13-GM-104)
Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (Big 'I'), Independent Agent magazine (Big 'I' house publication), '2020 Big I Virtual Legislative Conference Registration Open' (Apr. 30, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-008)
Mortgage Bankers Association, HousingWire (Phil Hall), 'Ready to go back to a live mortgage industry event? MBA, NAR, NAMB and others test the waters' (May 11, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-016)
Society for Human Resource Management, SHRM, 'SHRM 2020 Annual Conference & Expo Canceled' (May 12, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-002)
American Bankers Association, ABA Banking Journal, 'ABA Announces New Risk and Compliance Virtual Conference' (May 13, 2020) (July 28-30, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-014)
FINRA and NASAA through Prometric, FINRA, COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions (2020 page; entries added Mar.-May 2020): Prometric test-center closure and extension of qualification examination windows (May 15, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-030)
each institution's board, under the OCC's rules (12 C.F.R. §§ 5.22, 7.2001), State corporation and banking law and the federal proxy rules, ABA Banking Journal, 'OCC Rule Clarifies Virtual Meeting Options for National Banks, Federal Thrifts' (May 27, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-027)
each institution's board, under the OCC's rules (12 C.F.R. §§ 5.22, 7.2001), State corporation and banking law and the federal proxy rules, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, interim final rule, Director, Shareholder, and Member Meetings, 85 Fed. Reg. 31943 (May 28, 2020) (RIN 1557-AE94), effective May 28, 2020 (same instrument as Ex. AGY-FED-FINANCIAL-020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-026)
American Financial Services Association, AFSA, 'Save the Date! 2020 Combined Annual Meeting and Independents Conference & Expo, October 4-7 at the Grand America Hotel in Salt Lake City' (June 9, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-007)
LIMRA (LL Global), LIMRA news release (Windsor, Conn., June 22, 2020): 'Former White House Insiders to Speak at LIMRA's 2020 Virtual Annual Conference' (Oct. 26-28, 2020; 'Due to restrictions brought on by the pandemic, the conference will be virtual'; 'one of the largest gatherings of executives representing all sectors of the financial services industry') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-122)
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)
Texas Bankers Association, Texas Bankers Association, 'TBA's 136th Annual Convention Returns to Downtown Austin' (hybrid: live Aug. 25-27, 2021; virtual Sept. 1-2, 2021) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-019)
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 20-FCU-02, 'NCUA Actions Related to COVID-19 - Annual Meeting Flexibility' (March 2020) (same instrument as Ex. AGY-FED-FINANCIAL-030) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-028)
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA, 2020 FINRA Annual Conference event page (as archived spring 2020): 'In response to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) situation, FINRA has canceled the Annual Conference' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-031)
Texas Bankers Association, Texas Bankers Association, Texas Banking magazine feature (Feb. 2020): '136th Annual Convention in San Antonio features political and regulatory heavy-hitters' (convention 'to be held May 13-15 at the Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort in San Antonio') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-101)
Consumer Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association, 'CBA LIVE 2020 Highlights' page: 'CBA LIVE 2020, our first-ever virtual conference' (general sessions Sept. 29-30, 2020) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-102)
Consumer Bankers Association, Consumer Bankers Association, 'Staying Safe' page for CBA LIVE 2021 (Orlando): 'CBA, the JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes and Orange County, Florida, will adhere to CDC guidelines'; 'Wear a Mask... at all times, unless eating or drinking'; 'maintain a minimum six-foot distance' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-103)
Risk and Insurance Management Society, RIMS, 'RIMS 2020 - Letter to the World's Risk Management Community From RIMS President Laura Langone and RIMS CEO Mary Roth': 'For the first time in the Society's 70-year history... RIMS regretfully must cancel its 2020 Annual Conference & Exhibition'; 'RIMS has a membership of approximately 10,000 risk practitioners' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-112)
Risk and Insurance Management Society, RIMS newsroom, 'RIMS LIVE 2021 Education Breakdown' (the Society's virtual 2021 conference) (Ex. SEC-13-GM-113)
Charles Schwab & Co, Charles Schwab press release (Oct. 2021): 'Schwab IMPACT 2021 Brings Compelling Speaker Pairings and Enhanced Virtual Networking Opportunities to RIAs' ('The event, which will be virtual and live over two days,' Oct. 19-20, 2021; 'more than 13,000 independent advisory firms') (Ex. SEC-13-GM-115)
Money20/20 (Ascential), Money20/20 USA, 'Health and Safety' notice (as archived July 1, 2020): 'working closely with the City of Las Vegas, The Venetian, our vendors, and our sponsors to roll out a complete list of safety measures'; 'Capping access at 6,000 attendees' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-123)
Money20/20 (Ascential), Money20/20 USA, 'COVID-19 Safety Plan' (as archived Oct. 12, 2021): 'the State of Nevada and The Venetian currently requires everyone to wear face coverings or masks'; 'Evidence of a negative COVID test or proof that you have had at least one vaccination against COVID-19 will be required for attendance'; 'run according to the guidance of the Nevada State regulations' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-124)
Florida Association of Insurance Agents, Florida Association of Insurance Agents, Convention page (as archived Aug. 9, 2020): 'Exhibitors have three options to consider with Convention cancellation: Transfer their booth registration to our 2021 Convention...'; '117th Annual Convention & Education Symposium, June 16-18, 2021, Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, Orlando' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-125)
Texas Bankers Association, Texas Bankers Association, 'COVID-19 NOTICE' for the 2021 Annual Convention (Austin, Aug. 25-27, 2021): 'mitigate potential health risks associated with COVID-19 and the Delta variant... Masks and vaccines are not required to attend our events, however they are strongly recommended' (Ex. SEC-13-GM-127)
