Protecting the Protectors: Indemnification of Trustees of Delaware Statutory Trusts
July 2011
Publication| Corporate Trust & Agency Services
The board members of registered investment companies play a critical role in protecting the interests of shareholders. In order to encourage the diligent discharge of their duties, the board members of registered investment companies in turn need to be protected. Indemnification and advancement, along with insurance, are key components of the protections available to board members with respect to the discharge of their duties.