09:00 - 09:30 |
Registration open |
09:30 - 09:45 |
Chairman's introduction
Joanne Segars, Chief Executive, NAPF |
09:45 - 10:15 |
Challenges for pensions and the central role of trustees
Steve Webb MP, Minister for Pensions |
10:15 - 11:00 |
The future of trusteeship in an increasingly DC world
In what ways will trusteeship be different in a DC-based world? What challenges are likely to arise during during a transition from DB to DC, and what solutions would help trustees adapt to this evolving pensions landscape? Mark Hyde Harrison, Chairman, NAPF |
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Launch of new NAPF Made Simple Guide
Alternative Investments Made Simple sponsored by Russell Investments |
11:00 - 11:30 |
Refreshments served |
11:30 - 12:15 |
Twelve things every trustee should remember for 2012
With some important changes in the pipeline and others looming on the horizon, Claire Petheram sets out a checklist of 12 key things for trustees to bear in mind in 2012. Claire Petheram, Linklaters |
12:20 - 13:05
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BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
DEFINED BENEFITS  |
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION  |
MASTERCLASS  |
De-risking: The Sulzer case study
Sulzer UK Pensions scheme embraced pensions de-risking before it became vogue. Hear how they navigated the pensions storm over the last six years and how they continue to address key pensions risks.
The session will cover diversification, liability driven investment, risk analysis, pensioner buy-in, flightpaths and automatic de-risking triggers. Bob Foulkes, Sulzer UK Pension Scheme
Marcus Hurd, Aon Hewitt
Chaired by: Mel Duffield, NAPF |
Innovate your way into 2012
How can trustees prepare employers for auto enrolment? This session aims to help trustees and employers meet the challenges of 2012 with innovative solutions. Simon Butler, Friends Life
Alan Salamon, Friends Life
Chaired by: Maggie Williams, Engaged Investor |
Can you sit back and relax when it comes to investing your scheme’s assets?
Some trustees see investment decisions as too complicated and requiring specialist knowledge, hence fiduciary management may have appeal - but it isn't a quick fix to all the challenges facing trustees. This session explores the merits of alternative governance solutions to help trustees decide on the right level of delegation for them. Dr Mark Baker, Hymans Robertson
Barry Mack, Hymans Robertson
Chaired by: Darren Philp, NAPF |
13:05 - 13:45 |
Lunch |
13:45 - 14:30 |
BREAKOUT SESSIONS |
DEFINED BENEFITS |
DEFINED CONTRIBUTION |
MASTERCLASS |
Question time
Asking the right questions of advisers and administrators is vital to ensuring successful management of your pension scheme. So what should trustees be asking? Dennis Buckley, SAUL Trustee Company
Avgi Gregory, Muse Advisory
Chaired by: Sue Timbrell, LawDeb Pension Trustees |
Default by design
What are the key things to consider when designing a default fund? A scheme and a provider give their views. Mark Fawcett, CIO, NEST
Mike Turner, Aberdeen Asset Management
Chaired by: Maggie Williams, Engaged Investor |
Derivatives Instruments: what do trustees need to know?
How should trustees approach their use of derivatives, and how will European regulations impact this in 2012? Hugh Cutler, Legal and General Investment Management
Vanessa Edwards, K & L Gates
Chaired by: Darren Philp, NAPF |
14:30 - 14:50 |
Refreshments served |
14:50 - 15:35 |
The UK Stewardship Code - practical considerations for trustees
What are the practical considerations for trustees wanting to become signatories to the Stewardship Code? This session explores what the FRC expects from pension funds and some of the key challenges to overcome to meet those expectations. Peter Montagnon, Financial Reporting Council
Mike Weston, DMGT |
15:35 - 16:20 |
What the regulator expects from trustees
Bill Galvin will discuss the important role that trustees can play in meeting many of the key challenges facing the pensions industry today. Spanning DB, DC and auto-enrolment, hear the Regulators' expectations of trustees in the coming year, and what the pensions industry can expect to see from the Regulator. Bill Galvin, The Pensions Regulator |
16:20 - 16:30 |
Chairman's closing remarks
Joanne Segars, Chief Executive, NAPF |
16:30 - 17:30 |
Drinks reception sponsored by Linklaters |
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