mallowstreet Real Assets Indaba

Important

Delegates are expected to attend the full event. We do understand that this is a time commitment in diaries. Please do let us know if you need to step away for a call/meeting.

After more than a decade of low-interest rates, ultra-loose monetary policy and low inflation, the economic environment has changed. For many experienced investors, this unfavourable combination of increasing inflation, rising interest rates, and low growth is problematic.


Exploring the UK’s alternative investment space is often a good starting point when faced with the question: “What should I invest in during inflation?”. Generating real returns is getting more difficult, presenting a challenge for pension funds. All these tensions form the backdrop for our discussions at the Real Assets Indaba. Join us for this full day event which will feature masterclass sessions from four leading asset managers and discussions with your peers.


This event is FREE to attend for investment decision makers and their advisers, and is accredited for CPD points by the Pensions Management Institute (PMI).


*An Indaba (pronounced in-dar-bah) is an important conference held by the izinDuna (principal people) of the Zulu or Xhosa people. The term comes from a Zulu language word meaning "business" or "matter".

Speakers

Program

  1. Registration & Breakfast

  2. Welcome Address

    Speaker

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, Co-founder of mallowstreet

  3. Real Estate Investment Panel

    Real estate has often been the cornerstone of a pension fund’s portfolio as it offered long term returns and security. In recent weeks, we have seen the demise of WeWork and HSBC leave their Canary Wharf home, leaving many to questions what effects there will be on the UK office market. The London vacancy rate reached 9% in Q3 which is the highest it has been since 2003. In, America too, we are seeing bad loan rates increase to their highest level in a decade, primarily due to ‘peak’ interest rates. Can we expect the same in the UK and if so, what are the consequences of this?


    Our expert panel will take on these challenges and your questions as we look for opportunities from across the investment landscape.

    Speaker

    Chaired by Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, Co-founder of mallowstreet

  4. Session Transition

  5. Investment Masterclass I

    Delegates split into three Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba. Investment Masterclasses are hosted by Impax Asset Management, Natixis Investment Managers, and River and Mercantile.

  6. Tea, Coffee & Networking

  7. Investment Masterclass II

    Delegates split into three Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba. Investment Masterclasses are hosted by Impax Asset Management, Natixis Investment Managers, and River and Mercantile.

  8. Session Transition

  9. Nature as an Asset: Investing for a World Worth Living In

    Have you ever wondered what the most valuable asset class in the world might be? Is it equities, or could it be real estate? You might be surprised to learn that it's neither…


    In this talk we will explore What makes Nature an asset? How can we make investing in green pay? And how to integrate nature into your investment strategy?

    Speaker

    Rob Gardner, Rebalance Earth

  10. Lunch and Networking

  11. Real Assets & Private Markets – A Regulator’s View

    With the upcoming publication of the Regulator’s ‘Guidance on Private Markets’ imminent, Chris provides an insider’s view on the reasoning and background need to support trustees in their decision-making. The past twelve months have seen what seems like one crisis after another. Beginning with an ill-fated mini-budget from the country’s shortest serving PM ever, followed by one interest rate rise after another, and inflation at levels unseen for a generation, the base mission of TPR has never been more critical. To protect savers’ money, enhance the pensions system and support innovation in the interest of savers.

    Speaker

    Chris Moore, The Pensions Regulator

  12. Session Transition

  13. Investment Masterclass III

    Delegates split into three Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba. Investment Masterclasses are hosted by Impax Asset Management, Natixis Investment Managers, and River and Mercantile.

  14. Tea, Coffee, and Networking

  15. The UK Property Market, Now and in the Future

    In this session Tom will discuss the current state of play for those invested and/or considering investing in the UK property market.


    For UK pension scheme investors key considerations must be addressed, as we examine where we are today and where we should be tomorrow.

    Speaker

    Tom Goodwin, Mercer

  16. Closing Remarks

    Speaker

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, Co-founder of mallowstreet

  17. Drinks and Networking

  18. End