mallowstreet Defined Contribution 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 and we shall adjust your personal agenda.

The mallowstreet Defined Contribution Indaba* will bring together some of the industry’s biggest influencers to discuss key asset classes and investment opportunities for 2022 and beyond. You will hear from a selection of keynote speakers and take part in four interactive Investment Masterclass sessions specifically tailored for Defined Contribution pension funds.


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

    Dawid provides an overview of the conference, speakers, and key themes for the Indaba.

  3. Member Altruism and Financial Wellbeing

    Andy, Master Trust Strategic Development Director at Aegon UK, discusses how satisfying the growing member demand for their DC pension pots to invested responsibly and sustainably is the key to improving engagement, but also wellbeing, and performance in DC pension schemes. 

    Speaker

    Andy Dickson, Aegon UK

  4. Session Transition

  5. Investment Masterclass I

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  6. Tea, Coffee & Networking

  7. Investment Masterclass II

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  8. Session Transition

  9. Group Panel Discussion and Q&A

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

    Speaker

    Panellists: JP Crowley, Mercer; Jerry Gandhi, Schneider Pension Plan; Susan Gostick, BNP Paribas

  10. Session Transition

  11. Investment Masterclass III

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  12. Lunch and Networking

  13. Pensions Dashboards Deadlines

    Chris Curry from the PDP will provide an update on progress so far and what is next for the programme. He will focus on connection deadlines, getting data ready and what is required when preparing for staging dates. 

    Speaker

    Chris Curry, PDP

  14. Session Transition

  15. Investment Masterclass IV

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  16. Tea, Coffee & Networking

  17. Investment Masterclass V

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  18. Session Transition

  19. Our Drive Towards Value for Money in DC Pensions

    AE has changed the pension saver landscape. DC savers carry risk but have limited / no engagement with the system. DWP, TPR and FCA are developing a holistic framework for the assessment of value across: investment returns, costs and changes, service. What does this mean for scheme trustees and governors? How will you help us get this right?

    Speaker

    Fred Berry, TPT

  20. Closing Remarks

  21. Drinks and Networking

  22. End