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 and we shall adjust your personal agenda.

Dive deep into the world of Real Asset investing at our full-day Real Assets Indaba* tailored specifically for pension funds. With the growing need to diversify portfolios and seek stable, long-term returns, real assets are becoming increasingly vital to pension fund strategies. This full-day conference provides a vital platform for pension fund trustees, managers, advisers, and other stakeholders to engage with leading experts and peers. Sharing insights and tools necessary to navigate this complex and rewarding asset class.


Headlined by a selection of world-class managers and expert peers, through a series of Keynotes, Panels, and interactive Investment Masterclasses, delegates are promised a wealth of experience and knowledge sharing.


With the significant opportunities available in the realm of Real Assets this in an asset-class not be ignored. Ranging from Real Estate, and Infrastructure, through to Natural Resources and Commodities the scope for investment returns is far and wide.


Reserve your place now and join your fellow pension fund trustees, managers, advisors, and other stakeholders to engage with leading experts. Don't miss this chance to learn from the best, network with industry peers, and elevate your expertise.


This event is FREE to attend for investment decision makers and their advisers.


Why Attend:


*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".


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Speakers

Program

  1. Registration & Breakfast

  2. Welcome Address

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

    Speaker

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE DL, Co-founder, mallowstreet

  3. Nature – A “New” Real Asset Class?

    We are facing a rapid and potentially irreversible environmental crisis, rapidly losing our biodiversity and contending with unprecedented climate risks. Despite this, our economic system still doesn’t fully capture the cost of economic externalities like pollution and deforestation. 


    Over half of global GDP is directly reliant on nature but historically it has been treated as a free good. In recent years, we are starting to hear investors discuss “natural capital” and “nature as infrastructure”. Nature offers unique resilience and helps mitigate long-term risks. Should we think of nature as a “new” real asset class which can offer attractive opportunities for asset owners?  

    Speaker

    Andre Ranchin, Investment Consultant, Biodiversity Lead, Hymans Robertson

  4. Session Transition

  5. Investment Masterclass I

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

  6. Tea, Coffee, and Networking

  7. Investment Masterclass II

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

  8. Session Transition

  9. Real Assets and Private Markets - A Regulator’s View

    Real assets and private markets can present valuable opportunities for pension fund strategies, but they also introduce complexities – particularly in risk management and investment governance. In this session, Alessandra will share insights drawn from recent industry engagements led by The Pensions Regulator

    Speaker

    Alessandra Cardoso, Investment Consultant, The Pensions Regulator

  10. Lunch & Networking

  11. Real Assets, Real Decisions: A Trustee-Led Panel

    Panellists:

    Alan Baker, Independent Professional Trustee

    Roger Breeden, Professional Trustee, BESTrustees

    Speaker

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

  12. Session Transition

  13. Investment Masterclass III

    Delegates split into fourInvestment Masterclass sessions over the course of the Indaba.

  14. Tea, Coffee, and Networking


  15. Where the Real Value Lies: A Fireside Chat on Real Asset Opportunities

    Chetan will join us for a fireside chat on harnessing real assets to deliver long-term value. With nearly 30 years of experience spanning consultancy, fiduciary management, and CIO leadership, Chetan will share insights on where the real opportunities lie across infrastructure, private markets, and beyond. Expect a practical discussion on balancing risk, governance, and return—and the pivotal role real assets can play in building resilient portfolios.

    Speaker

    Chetan Ghosh, OCIO, Centrica Pension Schemes

  16. Closing Remarks

    Speaker

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu CBE DL, Co-founder, mallowstreet

  17. Drinks and Networking

  18. End