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SPS Annual Dutch Pension Funds & Institutional Investors Conference
September 26, 2023
Courtyard by Marriot Amsterdam Airport
Purpose
This conference is for pension fund investment teams and other institutional investors in the Netherlands and the Benelux region and is free to attend. It forms part of our independent investment events which have been running in the Netherlands for over 25 years providing topical, high quality, educational investment information and discussion for investors. If you haven’t already received an invitation please click “request an invite” below.
We will be discussing a range of sustainable investing and other topical investment issues together with a focus on risk and advice in the new pension contracts.
Our Q&A sessions hosted by investors encourage audience engagement and allow you to find out more about certain topics or have the chance to ask the questions that concern you. You’ll also have the opportunity to discuss issues with your peers and the speakers during the breaks.
Programme
09.00
Registration
09.30
Session 1 - Sustainable goals and DNB climate update
Pensions Supervision
De Nederlandsche Bank
Managing climate and environmental risks - DNB update
Investment Manager, Global Sustainable Equities
Jupiter Asset Management
Planet, People, Profit – Aligning savings to a sustainable transition
Asset owners have an opportunity to consider aligning members’ savings to sustainable alternatives to core global equity. The pace of regulatory change quickens, with climate change and biodiversity becoming ever-more urgent considerations in capital allocation frameworks, alongside social inequality increasing influence on economic outcomes.
The value of active investment provides an opportunity to focus on real world outcomes. This session offers a deep dive into how active managers are ideally placed to take a forward-looking view on sustainability, integrating broader stakeholder outcomes into capital allocation decisions.
10.45
Coffee break
11.15
Session 2
Executive Chair
New Forests
The Evolution of Forestry and Agriculture to a Natural Capital Asset Class
· Highlighting the essential role forests play in achieving a climate neutral economy
· How sustainable practices in forestry and agriculture are key to meeting these targets and reversing deforestation
· The investment experience, benefits, challenges and outlook for institutional investors
Partner
Labaton Sucharow LLP
The Rise of ESG Litigation in the U.S.
In the U.S., derivative actions are increasingly used to advance ESG goals − a strategy that is unfamiliar to many Dutch investors in the U.S. market. How do these actions accomplish ESG goals? How can Dutch funds monitor alignment with their ESG goals and use U.S. securities actions to advance them? What lessons can be learned from U.S. pension funds pursuing these actions?
Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
MFS
The Stars are Aligning for Emerging Markets Local Currency Debt
The benefits of Emerging Market local currency debt warrant a structural allocation for many EUR-based investors. These benefits are bolstered by the current cyclical backdrop which is particularly supportive for EM local currency debt. Join Ward Brown as he explores the stages of the EM local debt cycle, key factors long-term investors should consider when debating asset allocation to EMD and the journey of integrating ESG factors in this asset class.
13.00
14.00
Lunch
Session 3
Why are institutional investors using more ETFs?
This session will discuss the evolution of the ETF landscape since the creation of the first ETF in 1993. Furthermore, a number of case studies with practical examples will be discussed, with a focus on how ETFs have become an additional instrument in the toolbox of a portfolio manager. Diversification and liquidity will be key elements of the presentation.
Managing Director
Ortec Finance
New Pension Contracts: risk awareness, risk preferences and investment management
Martijn will give an overview of the recent developments and sketch a path forward for pension board members and how they can structure their decision making process. A panel discussion will follow.
Panellists:
Advisor at Roccade and Board member and chairman of the investment committee at several pension funds
15.45
Close of conference followed by drinks
Cost
The conference is by invitation only for pension funds and other institutional investors and we welcome new attendees from these investors. Therefore if you are not already receiving an invitation please contact us. A limited number of Complimentary invitations are available to genuine pension fund representatives (executives and trustees) and other approved institutional investors. However, to ensure we have room for as many funds as possible, we have to limit free places to 3 attendees per approved organisation thereafter a reduced rate fee is payable per delegate. Furthermore, SPS always reserves the right of admission (free or paid) and our decision is final.
Venue
Courtyard by Marriot Amsterdam Airport
Bosweg 15, Hoofddorp,
Netherlands
2131 LX
Tel: +31 23-5569000
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