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Local pensions board networking lunch

Learning Zone session 1 sponsored by Mercer

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Refreshment break in the exhibition hall

Learning Zone session 2 sponsored by JLT Employee Benefits

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Refreshment break in the exhibition hall

Fringe meeting sponsored by Wellington Management

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Welcome drinks reception in the exhibition hall

Dinner in the hotel restaurant (no formal arrangements)

EXHIBITION OPENS AND COFFEE SERVED

CHAIR'S WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION

Richard Butcher, Chair, PLSA

VIEW FROM GOVERNMENT

The recently-appointed minister for local government discusses his vision for local authorities, including house building and infrastructure, as well as the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Rishi Sunak MP, Minister for Local Government
Chaired by Richard Butcher, Chair, PLSA

ENSURING VALUE FOR MONEY IN INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES

Since the Code of Transparency’s launch, the call for disclosure of management fees has increased, with owners and regulators pushing for fee disclosure across asset classes. With new recommendations emerging from the IDWG, and lessons learned from the LGPS, what are the next steps for funds, advisers and service providers?
Tim Giles, Head of UK Investment Consulting, Aon Hewitt
Jeff Houston, Head of Pensions, Local Government Association; Co-Deputy Chair, Institutional Disclosure Working Group
Andrien Meyers, Head of Treasury and Pensions, London Borough of Lambeth; Senior Policy Adviser, LGPS Scheme Advisory Board
Chaired by Richard Butcher, Chair, PLSA

REFRESHMENT BREAK IN THE EXHIBITION HALL

ECONOMIC SCENARIO FOR THE UK

The near-term outlook for the UK depends largely on the outcome of the Brexit negotiations. While both sides require further concessions from current positions, there are reasons to be optimistic.  Significant challenges to public finances will remain, rendering it essential that schemes employ the full array of investment opportunities. 

Karen Ward, Chief Market Strategist EMEA, J.P. Morgan Asset Management

Chaired by: Tiffany Tsang, Policy Lead: LGPS and DB, PLSA

Refreshment break in the exhibition hall

THE 3 R’S – RESOURCING, RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION

The LGPS has been charged with delivering unprecedented reform during a period of challenging economic, budgetary and operational conditions. Continuing to manage this effectively, requires strong leadership, governance and, importantly, adequately resourced and capable teams. We explore the experiences and best practice examples of resourcing and talent management.
Speakers tbc
Chaired by Joe Dabrowski, Head of Governance and Investment, PLSA

USING CHANGE AS THE CATALYST TO GROW STRONGER

When faced with change organisations and the people that comprise them must be resilient while remaining committed to their goals.  A leading sports psychologist gives practical guidance on empowering teams to perform their best in highly pressurised situations.
Steve Bull, former Team GB and England Cricket Psychologist
Chaired by Joe Dabrowski, Head of Governance and Investment, PLSA

Conference Dinner sponsored by mfs

After dinner speaker,  Rt Hon Alan Johnson, former Home Secretary

EXHIBITION OPENS AND COFFEE SERVED

SESSION DETAILS TBC

COST CAPS AND THE GOVERNMENT ACTUARY’S DEPARTMENT

Managing costs remains vital to ensuring the sustainable future of the LGPS. What have the 2016 and 2017 Valuations told us about the new cost control mechanisms? Looking ahead, what are the big challenges and opportunities in this area?

Martin Clarke, Government Actuary, Government Actuary’s Department

Denise Le Gal, Chair, Brunel Pension Partnership; Board Member, LGPS Scheme Advisory Board

Chaired by: Tiffany Tsang, Policy Lead: LGPS and DB, PLSA

REFRESHMENT BREAK IN THE EXHBITION HALL

GETTING GOVERNANCE RIGHT

Good governance is essential to pension schemes delivering good member outcomes.  The Pensions Regulator explains their focus and priorities for public service schemes over the coming months, as well as their new ‘clearer, quicker, tougher’ approach. What will this new approach mean, in practice, for local authority schemes? 

Lesley Titcomb, Chief Executive, The Pensions Regulator
Chaired by Richard Butcher, Chair, PLSA

UK CURRENT AFFAIRS OVERVIEW

One of the nation’s best-known broadcast journalists discusses current political affairs while sharing some ‘behind the scenes’ stories on interviews she has conducted and the workings of the modern newsroom. 

Cathy Newman, Journalist and Broadcaster
Chaired by Richard Butcher, Chair, PLSA

Lunch, close of conference