Dimensional: Virtual 2021 Foundations Conference

Virtual

The Foundations Conference is designed to explore Dimensional’s unique investment philosophy and approach to markets for a diverse range of financial professionals. From foundational concepts, to a deep dive into the research that underpins our investment philosophy. Presentations will include insights into how we manage both Equity and Fixed Interest portfolios, and a comprehensive view of our available investment solutions.

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OPDU and CHUBB Annual Meeting & Risk Seminar

OPDU 90 Fenchurch Street, London

OPDU, in partnership with Chubb, will be holding a combined Annual Meeting & Risk Conference on: Thursday, 16 March 2017 3:00pm - 5:00pm The meeting will commence at 3:30pm with registration and tea & coffee from 3:00pm. The meeting will be followed by a wine and buffet reception at 5:00pm. The theme for this year’s Risk Seminar is Discontinuance and

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AMNT Trustee Training – Negotiating effectively, communicating persuasively

Vanguard 4th Floor, The Walbrook Building 25 Walbrook , London

Presenters from Sackers & QuietRoom Agenda 10:00am Arrival and registration   10:15am Who Vanguard are and what we do 10:30am  (Negotiating, Influencing and Managing Conflict). Including break out group work and feedback   12:00pm Lunch 1:00pm 9 ways (or thereabouts) to get members interested in their pension   . You know that pensions are really important.  So why is it hard

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Addressing Climate Risk in Pension Funds Roundtable

The Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria St, London SW1E 6SQ. 70 Victoria St, , London , United Kingdom

ShareAction is holding a roundtable for pension fund trustees to explore the issue of addressing climate risk in pension funds on Monday 27 March, 4.30 – 6.30pm, at Jupiter Asset Management, The Zig Zag Building, 70 Victoria St, London SW1E 6SQ Please RSVP here As long term investors, climate change represents significant risks (as well as opportunities) for pension funds: not

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Today’s Trustee: Under the Microscope

Etc Venue Bishopsgate 155 Bishopsgate , London , United Kingdom

As the pensions industry continues to evolve, our full day conference will dissect the genetic makeup of today’s trustee – helping them to future-proof their strategy and tackle complex issues effectively. We are thrilled to welcome Andrew Neil to this year’s conference as our special guest speaker. Andrew is a respected broadcaster and opinion leader, who is always at the forefront of

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Are Pension Funds a Drag on Corporate Britain?

Punter Southall London

The PLSA DB Taskforce has suggested that ‘the drive to reduce DB funding deficits may be crowding out investment in jobs, wages, dividends and corporate growth’. By contrast, the DWP’s recent Green Paper found that ‘there is no evidence that DB costs are impacting on investment or the provision of wages or pensions for younger workers’. Ashok Gupta, Chair of the

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AMNT AGM

Baker & McKenzie Pensions Breakfast Briefing

Baker & McKenzie  280 Bishopsgate, London

Baker McKenzie's Pensions Team is pleased to invite you to our next breakfast briefing on developments in pensions law. The topics covered in this session will include: Green Paper – high level overview Scheme consolidation, including use of master trusts IORP II – what does it mean for us? Agenda 8.30 am Registration and breakfast 9.00 am Briefing commences 9.45

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Free

LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST: PESTON ON MASTERCLASS

Webinar

LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST: PESTON ON MASTERCLASS Today, Wednesday 26th April 2017, from 10:00am BST You are invited to our live video webcast featuring a panel of experts discussing UK and global outlook, hosted by ITV's political editor Robert Peston. The webcast is split across two sessions starting this morning at 10:00am BST. Click here to watch from 10:00am BST → Participating industry

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Hymans Robertson Webinar – Supporting DB members in making good retirement choices

Online webinar

Those with Defined Benefit (DB) pensions could be sleepwalking into making the wrong decisions at retirement, either from falling victim to scams to cash in DB pensions or simply staying in a scheme when a transfer may have been better. The numbers looking to transfer out of DB to access their benefit flexibly have soared since Freedom & Choice. Record high

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