SECTION 1
THE MACRO INDUSTRY ENVIRONMENT
1.1 WHITE PAPER: Where are we in the market cycle and what long-term opportunities for return on risk arise from the uncertainty and volatility?
- Jérôme Jean Haegeli, Group Chief Economist - Managing Director, Swiss Re
1.2 ROUNDTABLE DEBATE: Reassessing relationships with managers: what to outsource and how much, how many managers to use, big vs boutique?
Moderator:
- Sara Benwell, Editor, Clear Path Analysis
Panellists:
- Jeremy Baldwin, Chief Investment Officer, AIG
- Atanas Christev, Head of Investment, Direct Line Group
- Ian Coulman, Chief Investment Officer, Pool Re
1.3 WHITE PAPER: Implementing the right ESG strategies amid the developing regulatory imperatives
- Stephen Acheson, Global Head of Insurance, Aberdeen Standard Investments
SECTION 2
EXAMINING TRENDS IN INVESTMENT AND ASSET ALLOCATION
2.1 WHITE PAPER: Optimising liquidity and diversifying asset allocation to drive returns
- Ed Palmer, EMEA Chief Investment Officer, MetLife
2.2 ROUNDTABLE DEBATE: Examining the case for listed versus private market assets: what are the emerging opportunities in each and how do insurers strike the right balance?
Moderator:
- Paul J. Davies, Senior Markets Reporter, The Wall Street Journal
Panellists:
- Ed Palmer, EMEA Chief Investment Officer, MetLife
- Nick Dixon, Investment Director, AEGON UK
- Erik Ranberg, Chief Investment Officer, Gjensidige
- Corrado Pistarino, Chief Investment Officer, Foresters Friendly Society
2.3 WHITEPAPER: Sustainable credit: ESG is key
- Justine Vroman, Senior Investment Manager, Pictet Asset Management
2.4 INTERVIEW: Enhancing cash returns through global fixed income
Interviewer:
- Zoi Fletcher, Content Producer, Clear Path Analysis
Interviewee:
- Todd Cutting, Portfolio Manager, ReturnPlus, Aviva Investors
SECTION 3
MANAGING INVESTMENT OPERATIONS
3.1 WHITE PAPER: Creating efficient operating models and dealing with resource constraints with emerging technology
- Gautier Ripert, Global Head of Operations, AXA Investment Managers
3.2 INTERVIEW: Practical applications for AI technologies in investment operations and accounting
Interviewer:
- Zoi Fletcher, Content Producer, Clear Path Analysis
Interviewee:
- Scott Kurland, Managing Director, SS&C Technologies
3.3 ROUNDTABLE DEBATE: Designing and implementing regulatory frameworks and discovering cost-efficiencies
Moderator:
- Sara Benwell, Editor, Clear Path Analysis
Panellists:
- Anthony King, Chief Operating Officer, Charles Taylor Investment Management
- Anthony Kirby, Head of Regulatory Reform in Wealth and Asset Management Advisory, EY
SECTION 4
ASSESSING FUTURE MARKET AND REGULATORY ACTIONS
4.1 WHITE PAPER: What do historically high cash reserves mean for the global economy and how can insurers plan for the day of cash deployment?
- Nicholas Gartside, Chief Investment Officer, Munich Re
4.2 WHITE PAPER: The 2020 Solvency Review and its impact
- Justin Wray, Deputy Head of Policy, European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority