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Purpose
This conference aims to provide an update on the latest DC developments, trends and current issues. We will examine the outlook for the DC industry in the prevailing macroeconomic climate and a range of the innovative investment strategies and solutions that are available/being developed to help to improve member outcomes and meet future challenges, considering the risk and/or performance implications of each as well as practicalities such as implementation and portfolio construction.
Partner
ATLAS Infrastructure
Infrastructure Assets – Access Options for DC Schemes
Increasing allocation to real assets is seen as an important target for DC schemes where traditionally many funds have found themselves unable to allocate as much as they might wish. In the Infrastructure space, there are now an increasing number of options for funds to deploy capital. In this presentation Rod will provide an overview of the Infrastructure investible universe with an assessment of some of the options available including the, strengths and weaknesses of each option, as well as some of the challenges that other investors have faced. Rod will explain where listed Infrastructure assets can fit into a solution and also how a ‘combined’ approach can help funds achieve their asset allocations as well as potential secondary preferences such as exposure to energy transition assets or UK domestic investment opportunities.
Principal, DC and Responsible Investment
Lane Clark & Peacock LLP
Responsible Investment in Illiquids: A Path to Long-Term Impact for DC Members
Illiquid assets, such as private equity, infrastructure, and real estate, present a compelling opportunity to offer diversification, enhanced risk-adjusted returns, and at the same time drive meaningful societal and environmental impact—whether through renewable energy projects, affordable housing, or sustainable infrastructure. However, unlocking these benefits requires addressing significant challenges, including liquidity constraints and higher costs, while ensuring that these investments align with the values and needs of members. This talk will explore how responsible investment in illiquid asset classes can navigate these challenges and deliver impactful, long-term outcomes for DC members.
10.45
Coffee/Tea
11.15
Session 2
Director
Go Pensions
The Master Trust Market – A Year in Review
Tina will share insights from Go Pensions’ 2024 DC master trust report including the latest developments in the master trust market and some considerations for making the move to master trust.
Partner
CMS Cameron McKenna LLP
Collective DC in the UK – theory or reality
Will the UK see the development of a functioning market for CDC pension provision? What might that market look like and what are the challenges the industry and regulators must overcome.
12.25
Lunch
13.30
Session 3
Principal
Pensions Dashboard Programme
Dashboards - The Practicalities & How Schemes Should be Preparing.
As we move closer towards pensions dashboards becoming a reality, we are pleased to welcome Chris Curry, Principal of the Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP). Chris will provide a progress update on where things are with the programme and what's coming next, covering connection, standards, user testing plans and the MoneyHelper pensions dashboard, with a focus on what schemes need to be doing now to prepare for dashboards.
Pay Gap Analytics Lead
Barnett Waddingham
Embedding DE&I strategy in pension outcomes
Many employers and Trustees are now shouldering responsibility for embedding DE&I into pension strategy but what does this look like in practice? Melissa will explore member outcomes disaggregated by gender, ethnicity, age and other factors and the core drivers and risks of these. The session will then consider on a practical level, what action planning can best effect change and connect with wider DEI strategy.
14.40
Case Studies – Integrating Sustainability into Master Trusts:
Panel to include:
15.30
Close of conference followed by refreshments
Cost
The conference is by invitation only for pension funds and other institutional investors and we welcome new attendees from these investors. Therefore if you are not already receiving an invitation please contact us. A limited number of Complimentary invitations are available to genuine pension fund representatives (executives and trustees) and other approved institutional investors. However, to ensure we have room for as many funds as possible, we have to limit free places to 3 attendees per approved organisation thereafter a reduced rate fee is payable per delegate. Furthermore, SPS always reserves the right of admission (free or paid) and our decision is final.
Venue
Farmers and Fletchers in the City
3 Cloth St,
London
EC1A 7LD
Tel: 020 7600 2064
Farmers and Fletchers is 1 minute from Barbican tube station, 5 minutes from St.Paul’s tube station
and very convenient for the new Farringdon Crossrail link.
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