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.
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
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
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
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
The Government’s recent Green Paper seeks answers to the biggest questions facing sponsors, trustees and members of the UK's 6,000 remaining DB pension schemes. Whilst clearly setting out the Government’s views in some areas, the paper explains that there is insufficient evidence in other areas, for example, affordability for smaller organisations and the need to change the level of pension increases without member consent.
Share best practice, explore the challenges. Plan for the future of pensions. Bringing together pension managers and trustees from schemes of all shapes and sizes, our programme is brimming with expert advice on all of the hottest workplace pension issues. Get briefed on the economic, political and regulatory outlook for pensions Learn from the best with practical case studies on
A conference led by the UK Government Supported by the World Economic Forum 11th May 9:30am - 2:30pm, One Great George Street,Westminster, London SW1P 3AA This invitation-only event will convene 100 international thought leaders & senior practitioners from the financial industry to explore the commercial opportunities presented by social impact investment for the mainstream. Official agenda to be circulated shortly; please
PLSA - GROUP MEETING AND ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING We live in uncertain economic times. In this session we will hear from experts on the economic outlook and the potential impact on investment for pension schemes. The meeting will commence at 2.30pm and will be accredited by the PMI with 1½ hours of formal CPD. Coffee will be available from