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 past 12 months have continued to see attractive pricing and ongoing competition in the bulk annuity market, despite a period of massive change. With many factors contributing to the evolution of the risk transfer market, it’s more important than ever that schemes understand the opportunities and risk that change represents. So how can schemes ensure they’re in the best
Over the past year, we have had reports from the Work and Pensions Select Committee (WPC) and The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's (PLSA) DB Pensions Task Force as well as a Green Paper on pensions from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) with recommendations for the future of DB. The PLSA’s DB Taskforce has suggested, among other things,
The publication of The Pension Regulator’s recent guidelinesdemonstrates that ESG screening is increasingly considered a key part of a trustee’s regulatory and fiduciary duty. Staying up to date with the latest thinking and regulation in the area is of key importance for any trustee. Mercer’s Responsible Investment team have been working with clients since 2004 to create innovative investment strategies which
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
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'sonline 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.
Please join us for what promises to be another interesting and informative day. We’ll be exploring how schemes are tackling the big issues, from adapting their investment strategies to communicating with members and helping them with their at-retirement choices. With a packed programme of leading voices from the world of defined contribution – including David Blake, of Cass Business School – attendees
DC Insight, 15 November 2017, London. Book your complimentary* delegate pass here The sector's leading DC event is back for its fifth year, with a packed programme of leading voices from the world of defined contribution – including David Blake, of Cass Business School. Book now to join the debate and to help find solutions to the challenges pension schemes face today. The programme
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
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