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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Hymans Robertson – Webinar: How to factor in ESG considerations into insurer selection

In our second webinar in our Risk Transfer - under the spotlight series, James Mullins will be joined by Simon Jones and Nell McRae to discuss how you factor in ESG considerations into insurer selection. The financial industry is increasingly recognising the importance of addressing risks associated with Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues. By pro-actively managing these risks, insurers will be

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XPS – Employers Taking the Lead on Pension Strategy With Guest Speaker Alan Stewart, CFO, Tesco

Online

Register here | Wed 3 March | 3pm to 4pm Employers are currently dealing with significant economic and commercial challenges and will be faced with pension regulatory changes over the next year that will have financial consequences for their DB schemes. Join us and Alan Stewart, CFO at Tesco and Chair of the 100 Group Pensions Committee, to help employers consider whether their current pension

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XPS – Express for Employers Live: Taking the Lead on Pension Strategy

Online

2021 will be the year to get ready for upcoming new rules from the Government and Regulator on setting pension strategy. Our webinar will focus on the how to prepare and take the lead on setting the right pension strategy for your business.   Wed 3 March, 3pm to 4.15pm | Register here

Hymans Robertson – Webinar: Understanding Net Zero – How Asset Owners Can Address Climate Change

In 2019, the UK set a target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. More recently, we have seen several large pension funds announce more ambitious net zero targets for their investment strategies, the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) launched its net zero framework, and the formation of the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative. For investors looking to

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LCP: Steve Webb in conversation with Heidi Allan and David Millar – discussing the ‘So what?’ of our latest financial wellbeing survey

Online

Our latest report from a survey of 10,000 UK employees highlights some stark statistics on financial behaviour and how poor financial wellbeing can have a detrimental effect on both an individual's mental and physical health but also their productivity in the workplace. Join our webinar where Steve Webb, Heidi Allan and David Millar will share their expertise on pensions, financial wellbeing and workplace communications as they discuss

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Aon’s DC Webinar: Keeping on track in challenging times

Aon and YouGov surveyed over 2,000 employees across a wide range of age groups, incomes and industries. The resulting report — which also draws on wider Aon and external research, as well as the views of Aon’s subject matter experts — provides an insight into the current financial position and pension planning of the UK’s employees. Some of the headline

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Buy-out comms – How to talk to members and why it matters

Webinar

A buy-out should be good news.   So why will members be worried when they hear about it? And what does that mean for your chances of everything going smoothly? How you talk to members affects what they do. Whether that’s making better choices in a de-risking exercise, or steering clear of a scam. Something as simple as your choice

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XPS – Getting Ready for your Next Valuation

Online

Register here  2020 will see great changes in actuarial valuations, with significant differences in the regulatory background, the economic environment, demographic projections and, potentially, sponsor covenants. Trustees and sponsors will need to consider their approaches from first principles to come to a mutually satisfactory position on valuations. This webcast will give trustees and sponsors the principles and insights to apply

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TUC Pensions Conference: Fair pensions for all

Online

The TUC pensions conference brings together representatives from trade unions and the pension sector to debate the latest policy issues. About this Event This year's conference will be held online and will explore four key themes in a series of short webinars across four days: Investing in a just transition to a low carbon economy Extending workplace pensions coverage to

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