Programme
James Phillips, Deputy Editor, Professional Pensions
This session will discuss the recent buy-in transaction the £3bn Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund (MNOPF) completed securing £1.6bn of members’ pension benefits. The MNOPF was one of the first pension schemes to fully embrace fiduciary management, appointing Willis Towers Watson in 2010, with the purpose of executing the detailed investment strategy. Rory Murphy, Chair of the pension fund will discuss their journey with fiduciary management, interviewed by James Phillips and taking audience questions.
Rory Murphy, Chair, MNOPF
Pension schemes face a host of challenges in today's markets therefore their need for effective risk management has grown in magnitude. At BlackRock we use Aladdin, an end-to-end portfolio management software that powers every aspect of the investment process and helps clients navigate volatility and market uncertainty. Join Bhavik Patel, portfolio manager, member of the EMEA Multi-Asset Core Portfolio Management team and responsible for Client Portfolio Solutions mandate, as he discusses the power of Aladdin within our Fiduciary Management service:
- Portfolio construction, risk modelling, scenario analysis
- Building resilience within portfolios through custom stress tests
- Greater innovation and adaption to new challenges so we can support you in achieving your objectives
Live Q&A 12:45 – 12:55
Bhavik Patel, portfolio manager, member of the EMEA Multi-Asset Core Portfolio Management, BlackRock
The impact of COVID-19 has created challenging times for schemes. Many funding plans have been knocked off course and trustees now need to focus on immediate issues. During this session, Ajeet Manjrekar will explain how the industry is changing and adapting to the investment and governance challenges schemes are facing. A 'new dawn' for fiduciary management is on the horizon, discover what this new world looks like.
Ajeet Manjrekar, Co-head of River and Mercantile Solutions, River and Mercantile
Live Q&A 13:10 - 13:20
Please use this time to grab a drink, talk to your peers in the event chat and browse the exhibition hall.
Ross Pritchard, Head of Fiduciary and Liability Solutions Management, Schroders
Live Q&A 13:50 – 14:40
More pension schemes are approaching their endgame. For many, this means securing benefits with an insurance company. In this session, Aon’s Tony Baily, explores how fiduciary management can play a vital role.
Tony Baily, Investment Partner, Aon
Live Q&A 14:15 – 14:25 – Tony will be joined by Lucy Barron, Investment Partner, Aon
James Phillips, Deputy Editor, Professional Pensions