Antitrust Policy

Courts have universally held that membership in a trade association and participation in traditional association activities are entirely legal and appropriate and in no manner indicate an intent to engage in unlawful trade practices. Nevertheless, because associations are comprised of competitors, they do need to be sensitive to the restrictions of the antitrust laws.

It is the policy of the Investment Program Association (the “Association”) to comply with all applicable Federal and State antitrust laws. The fundamental objective of the antitrust laws is to protect and promote free and fair competition, and the Association supports the public policies embodied in these laws.

  Antitrust Policy (1.1 MiB)