PROGRAMME
08:30
Registration and Coffee in the Networking Surgery
09:25
09:30
Keynote Address
Darren Philp (confirmed)
Director of Policy, National Association of Pension Funds
“The outlook for public sector pension funds”
It has been a challenging time for public sector pension funds. With volatile investment markets and a stalling economy, many funds find themselves under threat. It is essential to work as efficiently and effectively as possible, making use of existing resources.
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Darren Philp (confirmed)
Director of Policy, National Association of Pension Funds
“The outlook for public sector pension funds”
It has been a challenging time for public sector pension funds. With volatile investment markets and a stalling economy, many funds find themselves under threat. It is essential to work as efficiently and effectively as possible, making use of existing resources.
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09:50
Chris Hitchen (confirmed)
Advisory Board Member, The Kay Review
“Equity markets and long-term decision-making”
The Kay Review will examine how well equity markets are achieving their core purposes: to enhance the performance of UK companies by facilitating investment and enabling effective governance and decision-making in support of long-term profitability and growth, and to enable investors to benefit from this corporate activity in the form of returns from equity investment.
Advisory Board Member, The Kay Review
“Equity markets and long-term decision-making”
The Kay Review will examine how well equity markets are achieving their core purposes: to enhance the performance of UK companies by facilitating investment and enabling effective governance and decision-making in support of long-term profitability and growth, and to enable investors to benefit from this corporate activity in the form of returns from equity investment.
10:10
Dr James Gifford (confirmed)
Executive Director, PRI
“Principles for responsible investment”
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues can affect the performance of investment portfolios. The Principles for Responsible Investment were developed by an international group of institutional investors reflecting the increasing relevance of environmental, social and corporate governance issues to investment practices.
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Executive Director, PRI
“Principles for responsible investment”
Environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues can affect the performance of investment portfolios. The Principles for Responsible Investment were developed by an international group of institutional investors reflecting the increasing relevance of environmental, social and corporate governance issues to investment practices.
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10:25
Main Sponsor
Iain Stewart (confirmed)
Investment Leader, Global Funds, Newton Investment Management
“A perspective on returns”
In many developed economies, a process of deleveraging (debt repayment) is under way which we believe will have highly significant consequences for investors. In his presentation, Iain will explore the transition to a world with less debt, examine how concepts of 'risk' have evolved and explain how we think investors should meet the challenges they face.
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Iain Stewart (confirmed)
Investment Leader, Global Funds, Newton Investment Management
“A perspective on returns”
In many developed economies, a process of deleveraging (debt repayment) is under way which we believe will have highly significant consequences for investors. In his presentation, Iain will explore the transition to a world with less debt, examine how concepts of 'risk' have evolved and explain how we think investors should meet the challenges they face.
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10:45-10:55
Question and Answer Session
11:00
Masterclass Session 1
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following three topics: Good governance, Sustainable investment strategies and Finding value.
A series of Masterclasses will run throughout the day. You have the opportunity to pick a stream from the following three topics: Good governance, Sustainable investment strategies and Finding value.
11:45
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
12:30
Masterclass Session 2
13:15
Lunch in the Networking Surgery
14:15
Masterclass Session 3
15:00
Coffee in the Networking Surgery
15:30
Chair's Afternoon Address
15:35
Wayne Daniel (confirmed)
CEO, MetLife Assurance
“Tackling longevity risk in public sector pension funds”
Once other de-risking strategies have been implemented, tackling any remaining longevity becomes more important. Wayne will present an overview of market activity and structures for de-risking longevity risk.
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CEO, MetLife Assurance
“Tackling longevity risk in public sector pension funds”
Once other de-risking strategies have been implemented, tackling any remaining longevity becomes more important. Wayne will present an overview of market activity and structures for de-risking longevity risk.
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15:50
Phil Triggs (confirmed)
Head of Pensions and Treasury, Warwickshire County Council
“Managing risk”
With continued market volatility and an unstable economic climate, effective risk management is hugely important. It is necessary to reconsider the assumptions and assertions upon which investment strategies have been built, looking at new asset classes and alternative ways in which to manage investments.
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Head of Pensions and Treasury, Warwickshire County Council
“Managing risk”
With continued market volatility and an unstable economic climate, effective risk management is hugely important. It is necessary to reconsider the assumptions and assertions upon which investment strategies have been built, looking at new asset classes and alternative ways in which to manage investments.
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16:05
Question and Answer Session
16:15
Panel Debate
“Affordable, sustainable, fair”
How can we ensure public sector pensions are affordable, sustainable and fair? Can public sector schemes cope with the changes being put on them, and will rising contribution levels force some members to opt out? What is the best way forward for pension investment in an uncertain climate? Join our expert panel for insight into these issues and more.
“Affordable, sustainable, fair”
How can we ensure public sector pensions are affordable, sustainable and fair? Can public sector schemes cope with the changes being put on them, and will rising contribution levels force some members to opt out? What is the best way forward for pension investment in an uncertain climate? Join our expert panel for insight into these issues and more.
Chair
Bob Summers (confirmed)
Chair, CIPFA Pensions Panel
Bob Summers (confirmed)
Chair, CIPFA Pensions Panel
John Wood (confirmed)
Head of Financial and Commercial Services, Staffordshire County Council Pension Fund
Head of Financial and Commercial Services, Staffordshire County Council Pension Fund
16:55
Chair's Closing Remarks
17:00
Event Close
