Breakfast Briefing: How to deliver value in a low cost DC environment

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standard Life Investments

Standard Life Investments is a leading asset manager with an expanding global reach. Our wide range of investment solutions is backed by our distinctive Focus on Change investment philosophy, disciplined risk management and shared commitment to a culture of investment excellence. As active managers, we place significant emphasis on rigorous research and a strong collaborative ethos. We constantly think ahead and strive to anticipate change before it happens, ensuring that our clients can look to the future with confidence. As at 30 June 2013, Standard Life Investments managed £178.8 billion on behalf of clients worldwide. Our investment capabilities span equities, bonds, real estate, private equity, multi-asset solutions, fund-of- funds and absolute return strategies.

Breakfast Briefing: How to deliver value in a low cost DC environment

Standard Life Investments are delighted to be hosting this mallowstreet University breakfast briefing on the topic of Delivering Value in a Low Cost DC Environment.

Cost is pivotal in UK DC provision, but is not a goal in itself. The challenge for the pensions industry is to deliver good member outcomes within a cost-constrained environment.

During this breakfast briefing, Christopher Nichols, Investment Director at Standard Life Investments, will focus on the cost vs. value conundrum. He will discuss why active DC Investment Solutions can provide genuine value for DC members. Choosing the right investment solution can enhance returns and provide a smoother retirement journey for members.

Speakers

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Chris Nichols
Christopher Nichols is an Investment Director - Absolute Return and Strategic Solutions, at Standard Life Investments. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries with over 20 years industry experience. Chris is responsible for the development and management of absolute return strategies and tailored liability driven solutions for institutional clients. He works with Standard Life Investment’s Multi-Asset Investment Team that draws together a broad array of the firm’s investment strengths to address challenging absolute return and liability driven mandates. Chris has been a part of this team since 2004 and helped to develop our flagship Global Absolute Return Strategies portfolio that now accounts for over $18bn AUM, and is also utilized in Standard Life Investments own pension plan. Recently Chris returned to the Edinburgh HQ after 18 months in the company’s Boston office where he focused on investment solutions for our growing list of North American clients and consulting contacts. Resettled in Edinburgh, Chris now has global oversight of our developing Absolute Return and LDI suite of capabilities.

Program

8:30 AM Registration and Breakfast
8:45 AM Presentation followed by Q&A
10:00 AM Close
10:15 AM End

Breakfast Briefing: How to deliver value in a low cost DC environment

Speakers

Program

8:30 AM Registration and Breakfast

8:45 AM Presentation followed by Q&A

10:00 AM Close

10:15 AM End