THE INVESTMENT AGENDA No man is an island: holistic investing in a volatile world October 8th 2015 Hotel D Angleterre, Copenhagen V I P I n v i t a t i o n SPONSORED BY: Join the conversation @EconomistEvents #investmentagenda www.investmentcopenhagen.economist.com
Dear Colleague, The Investment Agenda Copenhagen is part of the global series that brings together a select group of institutional investors and key decision-makers for a morning of networking and focused discussion. This year s agenda, taking place on October 8th at Hotel D Angleterre in Copenhagen, will lay the foundation for informed decision-making and reveal how a holistic view of the world can benefit your investments. Join us to explore the prevailing economic and political environment and determine its impact on investment operations and asset allocation. Featured topics include: Global growth prospects for 2015 and beyond Geopolitical risks and their effects on the financial markets Key considerations for an informed investment operation Strategic asset allocation in a highly volatile world The role of FX as a standalone asset class Key technological innovations emerging and implications for investors Apply to attend: This is an invitation-only event with a limited number of places available. We recommend that you apply for yourplace as soon as possible to avoid disappointment by visiting: www.investmentcopenhagen.economist.com, emailing: emeaevents@economist.com or calling: +44 (0) 20 7576 8118. I look forward to meeting you on October 8th in Copenhagen. Elena Sukacheva Managing Director, Global Events The Economist Events Supporting organisations:
Programme 08:00 REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS 09:00 CHAIR S OPENING REMARKS Philip Coggan, Capital Markets Editor and Buttonwood Columnist, The Economist 09:10 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: THE NORDICS, EUROPE AND THE WORLD GLOBAL GROWTH PROSPECTS Little consensus exists around the sustainability of the global economic recovery. With the European Commission having lowered EU growth rate projections in 2014 and raised them again in early 2015, what can we expect from the EU over the next year? What consequences are resulting from quantitative easing in Europe and the possible rise of interest rates in America? Will Greece leave the euro? And what of the EU s non-euro adopting constituents how will local Nordic markets fare? Will China and key emerging markets ever return to post-crisis growth levels? Niels Lynggård Hansen, Director, Head of Economics Department, Danmarks Nationalbank 09:40 PRESENTATION: CURRENCY RISK AND REWARD 2015 has been a volatile year in global foreign exchange to say the least. As the largest market in the world, constantly evolving 24/7, keeping abreast of currency movements is vital to generating solid returns in portfolios of any asset mix. What can we expect from the currency marketplace through the next year? This presentation will question what role, if any, currencies should play in an investment portfolio as a standalone asset class. Investment Agenda London 2015 Highlights: 81 senior executives in attendance High quality, good speakers. Associate Investment Director Cambridge Associates 10.10 INTERVIEW: UNDERSTANDING THE MARKETS IN A POST CRISIS WORLD From the rise of Islamic State to plummeting oil prices and continued sanctions against Russia, the big stories driving investor sentiment through this year have been especially volatile. Looking forward to the final quarter of 2015 and through to next year, can we expect the challenging geopolitical environment to continue? How have the elections, which swept across Europe this year bringing a strong left movement, changed the business environment? Christopher Torrens, Director Europe and Africa, Global Risk Analysis, Control Risks 10.30 REFRESHMENT AND NETWORKING BREAK 92% would recommend this event to colleagues
11:00 PANEL DISCUSSION: REMOVING OUR HEADS FROM THE SAND KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR AN INFORMED INVESTMENT OPERATION In order to effectively capture the investment opportunities of 2015 and mitigate emerging risks, funds must have a well-rounded investment methodology in place, starting from a good governance structure on down to a suitable investment style. This panel of leading institutional investors will discuss the vital components of an efficient and profitable investment operation. How have the priorities and approaches of investors evolved over the past five years and how might they change in the future? Paul Brüniche-Olsen, Chief Executive Officer, Laerernes Pension Alain Carrier, Managing Director and Head of Europe, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Richard Gröttheim, Chief Executive Officer, Seventh Swedish National Pension Fund (AP7) Ann Steele, European Equities Fund Manager, Columbia Threadneedle Investments 11.40 FLASH OF INSIGHT: TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION AND BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS In this session an Economist Editor will discuss the technological innovations which are changing manufacturing and their disruptive effect on industry and investors. Paul Markillie, Innovation Editor, Editor of Technology Quarterly, The Economist 12.00 PANEL DISCUSSION: STRATEGIC ASSET ALLOCATION CREATING AND MANAGING A ROBUST ASSET MIX IN A LOW GROWTH, HIGH VOLATILITY ENVIRONMENT In light of the economic and political realities shaping the investment agenda for 2015, investors must take a strategic relook at the makeup of their portfolios. What are the prospects for the key asset classes preferred by Europe s institutional investor community? This session will pull-back the curtain on some of the region s most successful investment portfolios and explore the strategies utilised in building an ideal asset mix. Stefan Beiner, Head of Asset Management, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Swiss Federal Pension Fund PUBLICA Maya Bhandari, Investment Strategist, Multi-Asset Allocation, Columbia Threadneedle Investments Mårten Lindeborg, Head of Asset Management, Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP3) Henrik Olejasz Larsen, Chief Investment Officer, Sampension 12.40 CHAIR S CLOSING REMARKS Philip Coggan, Capital Markets Editor and Buttonwood Columnist, The Economist 12:50 NETWORKING LUNCH AND CLOSE OF SUMMIT Apply to attend: emeaevents@economist.com or call us on +44 207 576 8118
Our speakers include: What other VIP attendees have said: Philip Coggan Capital Markets Editor and Buttonwood Columnist The Economist Maya Bhandari Investment Strategist, Multi-Asset Allocation Columbia Threadneedle Investments Alain Carrier Managing Director and Head of Europe Canada Pension Plan Investment Board Stefan Beiner Head of Asset Management, Deputy Chief Executive Officer Swiss Federal Pension Fund PUBLICA Paul Brüniche-Olsen Chief Executive Officer Laerernes Pension Richard Gröttheim Chief Executive Officer Seventh Swedish National Pension Fund (AP7) Liked the format/ structure, interview style and opportunities for questions. Director JLT Group Mårten Lindeborg Head of Asset Management Third Swedish National Pension Fund (AP3) Paul Markillie Innovation Editor, Editor of Technology Quarterly The Economist Ann Steele European Equities Fund Manager Columbia Threadneedle Investments Niels Lynggård Hansen Director, Head of Economics Department Danmarks Nationalbank Henrik Olejasz Larsen Chief Investment Officer Sampension Christopher Torrens Director Europe and Africa, Global Risk Analysis Control Risks Excellent content: as one would expect from The Economist. Director National Association of Pension Funds For more information please visit: www.investmentcopenhagen.economist.com
Event details Date October 8th 2015 Venue Hotel D Angleterre, Copenhagen Follow @EconomistEvents #investmentagenda Apply to attend Online: www.investmentcopenhagen.economist.com Email: emeaevents@economist.com Call us: +44 207 576 8118 Quote Code: VIP/Web Terms and conditions Please note this event has limited complimentary places available. Your invitation may be passed on to a senior colleague in your place, however we must stress that all complimentary applications to join this event are subject to our approval.