What can we expect to happen if Britain really does vote for BREXIT? As we approach the 23 June Referendum date with polls as close as they are, we feel it is important to give serious consideration to the implications for pension schemes of a BREXIT vote.

This month’s Seminar will therefore discuss the investment implications for your pension fund in the context of a BREXIT vote and take into account its impact on the broader global economic environment. Our speakers will give their views on the effect a BREXIT vote will have on the economy, the markets and asset classes generally.

Thursday 26 May

This meeting will be held at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall, Monkwell Square, Wood Street London EC2Y 5BL (north of London Wall, 5 mins from Moorgate). Timing: 12.00 to 14.30

(see http://www.barber-surgeonshall.com/location.html)

Speakers

Economic and Strategic Outlook Post BREXIT – Key Implications

Peter Westaway, Chief Economist, Europe, Vanguard Asset Management

What are the economic and political implications of BREXIT in the context of an already volatile global marco and geopolitical environment with US Election year, the Migrant Crisis and other geopolitical risks?

BREXIT – Strategic Implications for Assets Classes

Bobby Vedral, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs International

What are the potential implications for asset classes including equities and alternatives of BREXIT? How can Pension Funds mitigate the risks and are there any opportunities to which to take advantage?

BREXIT – Implication for Fixed income Markets and Growth

Andrew Belshaw, Head of Investments, Western Asset Management

What are the potential implications for fixed income and growth forecasts following a BREXIT? How could a possible BREXIT process work and what risks does it bring and how best can these be managed by pension funds?

Chaired by:

Chris Hitchen, Chief Executive, Railways Pension Trustee Co. Ltd. and PFIF Advisory Committee Member

Trustee View:

Ian Richards, Chair of the Next Pension Scheme

To give you some food for thought on this seminar, Ian’s views on the subject will shortly be found on the Forum’s Trustee View column at: http://www.epfif.com/meetings/pfif05-16/ please feel free to comment. If you need a password or a reminder of your password, please let us know.

Please let us know if you and/or a colleague can join us.

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