Adequate and Sustainable Pensions
The PensionsEurope annual conference brings together leading experts in pensions, as well as pension professionals and EU officials to exchange views and best practices on the most relevant and topical issues in the pensions landscape. Free to attend, we will focus on the main trends concerning workplace pension provision in EU Pension Policy, Sustainable Finance, the low interest rate environment and communication in pensions. All of this will be discussed against the background of Covid-19 and the aftermath of this ongoing crisis.
All timings are CET
Wednesday, June 9, 2021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Opening remarks by Janwillem Bouma followed by European Pension Policy keynote address Even though pension policy is mainly in the remit of European Member States, national pension systems face similar major challenges. The EU has an important role to play in helping Member States to ensure that people have adequate and sustainable pensions. Commissioner Šuica will present the vision of the Von der Leyen Commission on pensions and introduce the main initiatives undertaken. Janwillem Bouma - Chair, PensionsEurope Dubravka Šuica - Vice-President for Democracy and Demography, European Commission ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM | The Future of Work and Pensions The way we work is changing and has an impact on people’s ability to earn a reliable income and save for retirement. There is a need to support the workforce with reskilling, mental health prevention and modern income protection and pension solutions. COVID-19 has made this more pressing than ever, and the recovery process is shaping the agenda for a new social contract. Zurich/Oxford’s May 2021 report ‘Shaping a brighter future of work: Global and local market insights’ provides insights and recommendations for the challenges ahead. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:55 AM - 11:20 AM | Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:20 AM - 11:40 AM | EU Sustainable Finance Actions Since the EU adopted a Sustainable Finance Action Plan in March 2018 many developments have taken place: Taxonomy, disclosure requirements, climate benchmarks, and green bonds are important for pension funds. The development continues with the Renewed Sustainable Finance Action Plan launched in spring 2021. What has been achieved and what still needs to be done? ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:25 AM - 11:45 AM | Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:50 AM - 12:35 PM | Sustainable Finance – Impact Investing Impact investing as part of responsible investments. What, why, how and the role of EU?
Krispijn Bertoen - Senior Advisor Responsible Investing & Impact Investing, MN , Magnus Billing - CEO, Alecta Liam Kennedy - Editorial Director, IPE (moderator) ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:40 PM - 1:00 PM | Measuring the Net Impact of Investments What is net impact and why does it matter for pension investors? ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1:05 PM - 1:35 PM | PensionsEurope & ITN - Investing in the Future followed by closing remarks by Janwillem Bouma Investing in the Future will shine a spotlight on the need for individuals to manage their own long-term financial security. The programme will explore key industry themes including awareness and education around pension opportunities and planning; the post pandemic response and the effects on investments and pensions; addressing the gender pension gap; how ethical investments are changing the pension landscape; the latest innovations and efficiencies driving the sector forward and how the industry is fostering diversity and inclusion to attract the next generation of talent. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Opening remarks by Janwillem Bouma followed by Interview with EIOPA ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10:35 AM - 10:55 AM | A New Era of Portfolio Construction We explore key themes that emerged during COVID-19 and how they impact the investment landscape for pensions: evolving globalism, importance of corporate purpose, maturing Chinese markets and sustainable investing. We conclude with our mid-year outlook and key considerations for strategic asset positioning, including incorporating climate change in return expectations. ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:00 AM - 11:20 AM | Break | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
11:25 AM - 12:10 PM | Adequate and Sustainable Pensions in a Low Interest Rate Environment Negative monetary policy interest rates have become the new normal with severe impact on pension funds.
Introduction: Jaap van Dam, Principal Director Investment Strategy, PGGM François Barker - Head of Pensions, Eversheds Sutherland Jaap van Dam - Principal Director of Investment Strategy, PGGM Dirk Jargstorff - Global Head of Pensions and Related Benefits, Bosch Group and CEO, Bosch Pensionsfonds Liam Kennedy - Editorial Director, IPE (moderator) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
12:15 PM - 12:35 PM | European DC Pensions: Ready for Take-off? DC pensions in Europe have now reached €4trn of Assets under management and are expected to grow much faster than DB or insurance-form pensions.
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12:40 PM - 1:40 PM | Good Pension Communication in a Digital Age followed by closing remarks by Janwillem Bouma Why is good pension communication important and how can new technology help? Ann Verlinden - Secretary General, PensioPlus Justin Wray - Head of Policy Department, EIOPA Tomas Wijffels - Policy Advisor, Federation of Dutch Pension Funds Matti Leppälä - Secretary General & Chief Executive Officer, PensionsEurope , ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |