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.
Unwinding QE We will begin this round with the usual update on global financial markets, looking at the fundamental drivers of their performance and prospects going forwards. With a backdrop of increased political instability and uncertainty around Brexit negotiations, there will be a particular focus on the UK economy. As the economic cycle matures and the need for loose monetary
We will begin this round with the usual update on global financial markets, looking at the fundamental drivers of their performance and prospects going forwards. With a backdrop of increased political instability and uncertainty around Brexit negotiations, there will be a particular focus on the UK economy. As the economic cycle matures and the need for loose monetary policy diminishes,
Seminar invitation Our free and interactive seminar is aimed at new trustees of DB, DC and hybrid schemes (as well as those who would like to refresh their knowledge). The first session is suitable for all new trustees and will cover: brief summary of trustee knowledge and understanding (TKU) requirements trust and pensions law basics discretions case study – death benefits tax
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 two very recent Court of Appeal cases: · Employer's obligations on changing benefits and the relevance of members' reasonable expectations – IBM succeeds on appeal · Validity of pensionable pay caps – Bradbury v
This half-day course takes trustees through the key issues involved in deciding whether and how to implement liability-driven investment (LDI) strategies. Interest rate and inflation risks are typically two of the most significant financial risks faced by defined benefit pension schemes in the UK. Liability-driven investment LDI strategies aim to manage these risks. We continue to see significant growth in
Unwinding QE We will begin this round with the usual update on global financial markets, looking at the fundamental drivers of their performance and prospects going forwards. With a backdrop of increased political instability and uncertainty around Brexit negotiations, there will be a particular focus on the UK economy. As the economic cycle matures and the need for loose
Seminar invitation This autumn, the Government will introduce a new Data Protection Bill aimed at giving people more control over their personal data and better protection for the digital age. In line with the new European requirements set out in the General Data Protection Regulation, the Bill will make significant changes to the existing data protection rules. Despite Brexit, the
Programme Discover the event Register Professional pensions is really proud to be the partner of L'AGEFI (the leading financial media in France) on this year's edition of the Global Invest Forum ! Widely praised by the financial community, the Global Invest Forum, L'AGEFI's major event for the asset management industry, is turning this year into a european gathering where to
The Willis Towers Watson trustee training courses provide an ideal opportunity for new trustees to expand their knowledge beyond the basics covered in The Pensions Regulator's online toolkit. As well as presentations by some of our senior consultants, our courses give trustees the ability to explore the issues they face and share experiences in group discussions with trustees from other pension schemes.