Focuscongres 2018
15 March 2018
Hotel Gooiland, Hilversum
‘Managing Uncertainty: Future-proofing your Portfolio’ – How can pension funds prepare for the unexpected and how can they manage uncertainty in their portfolios?
Programme
Please note that this is a draft programme and therefore subject to change.
Workshop
11:30-12:15 Workshop
This workshop takes an in-depth look at specific strategies that help bolster institutional portfolios in uncertain times.
Speakers: Arthur Stroij, Client Portfolio Manager and Hans Fortuyn, Delegated CIO at BMO Global Asset Management
12:00-12:55 Registration and lunch
Plenary Session
12:50 Opening by Mariska van der Westen, editor in chief Pensioen Pro
12:55-13:25 Keynote presentation On managing uncertainty
Navigating the uncertainties of today’s investment environment takes skill, common sense and nerves of steel. How much more uncertain is this environment going to get, and how can institutional investors prepare to weather the storms ahead?
Speaker: Theo Kocken, CEO Cardano and Professor of Risk Management, VU
13:25-14:05 Panel Thinking in scenarios: practical implications
‘Scenario-thinking’ is fast becoming the preferred approach to stress test and bolster institutional portfolios. We look at the ways smaller to mid-size pension funds can take full advantage of the latest scenario-based insights.
With Mark Petit, Head of Clients, Cardano; Patrick Heisen, partner at PwC; Eric Puik, Senior Energy Advisor, Shell International
14:05-14:25 Presentation Worst case scenario
What is the likelihood that we’ll see the bottom dropping out of the bond markets and equities at the same time – and how does one prepare for such a nightmare scenario? Should pension schemes tighten their investment policy even further, or can the answer be found in changing the pension arrangement, or opting for DC with variable benefits and collective risk sharing?
Speaker: Jacqueline Lommen, Senior DC Pensions Strategist - Northern Europe, State Street Global Advisors
Breakout Sessions
14:25-15:35
- Stream A: New Opportunities in Alternative Debt:
- Can you still find value in a competitive infrastructure marketplace?
In a market where competition for infrastructure equity and investment grade infrastructure debt is high, Jérôme will discuss a newly emerging opportunity to access secure, diversified cashflows from operational infrastructure assets. By moving down the credit spectrum from senior to junior debt, pension funds can avoid competition from insurance companies and find a niche which offers good relative value compared to investments of similar credit quality.
Speaker: Jérôme Neyroud, Head of Infrastructure Debt Investments, Schroders
- How is the alternative debt space developing and how best can we build a diversified credit portfolio in today’s market?
We help you understand past trends and the current developments we see in alternative debt, such as direct lending, real estate and infrastructure debt. We will cover the key factors you should consider when looking to include these asset classes in your portfolios and best practices around implementation.
Speaker: Jorge Huitron, Senior Consultant, Aon
- Can you still find value in a competitive infrastructure marketplace?
- Stream B: Opportunities in an uncertain world
How can pension funds – including smaller to mid-size schemes – capitalize on opportunities, from renewable energy to disruptive new technologies?
- From climate change risks to new investment opportunities
Speaker: Michiel Adriaanse, European Investor Relations and Sales for Sustainable Investments, Deutsche Asset Management
- Opportunities in an uncertain world
Speaker: Sebastiaan Masselink, Investment Manager, Actiam
- From climate change risks to new investment opportunities
- Stream C: Reclaiming the long term
The case for long term investing – and practical portfolio construction implications
With Jaap van Dam, Principal Director of Investment Strategy, PGGM; Justus van Halewijn, Chief Investment Officer, SPF Beheer; Remmert Koekkoek, Head of Matching and Overlay Strategies, Robeco
Plenary Session (Continued)
15:35-15:50 Break
15:50-16:20 Interview The Regulator’s Perspective
DNB would prefer to see pension schemes stong enough to weather both good and bad weather scenarios. What does it take to reach that objective and what are the challenges along the way?
Interview with Gisella van Vollenhoven, Division Director Pension Supervision at DNB by Mariska van der Westen, editor in chief Pensioen Pro
16:20-16:40 Presentation ESG as a Road Guide
As the future is uncertain, 'future-proof' really means 'uncertainty-proof'. How can ESG contribute?
Speaker: Adrie Heinsbroek, Head of Responsible Investment with NN IP
16:40-17:15 Panel It’s the interest rate, stupid
Uncertainty regarding the interest rate is possibly the most vexing issue facing institutional investors as they manage assets against long term liabilities. What are the main trends and strategies the pension world should be looking at in the months ahead?
With Hanneke Veringa, Country Manager the Netherlands, AXA Investment Managers; Xavier Baraton, Global Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, HSBC Global Asset Management; Remmert Koekkoek, Head of Matching and Overlay Strategies, Robeco; Jeroen van Bezooijen, Executive Vice President and Head EMEA client solutions, Pimco
17:15 – 18:00 Networking drinks
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