Charlotte Clark

Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

Director of Cross Cutting Policy and Strategy

Join us as we open the day with a strategic look at the FCA’s evolving approach to pensions regulation. We’ll explore how its priorities support long-term value, innovation and better member outcomes. This session will also examine the rise of ‘sophisticated scale’—how schemes can use consolidation, governance, and data to broaden asset access and improve outcomes. It sets the tone for a day of practical insight on regulation, resilience, and redefining investment ambition in UK pensions.

How should UK pension schemes respond to economic volatility, political tensions and global market shifts? In this session, leading economists and strategists assess key trends, from inflation and interest rates to geopolitical power shifts, highlighting their impact on long-term investment strategy. Gain clear insight into how schemes can strengthen resilience and position themselves for a rapidly evolving world.

Private markets are playing a growing role in pension portfolios, offering diversification, resilience and long-term value. This panel brings together asset managers, intermediaries and investors to explore where the real opportunities lie from infrastructure to private credit and growth equity. We’ll discuss how schemes can access these assets effectively, what good governance looks like, and how to overcome barriers around scale, transparency and implementation. A practical discussion on making private markets work for all types of pension schemes.

Henry Corrigan

Mayer Brown

Associate

Hosted by Mayer Brown, this session explores the legal considerations shaping UK pension investment. With changing regulation, growing ESG expectations and market innovation, what does fiduciary duty mean today? Legal experts will unpack key case law and provide clarity on how trustees can navigate evolving responsibilities with confidence.

As DB schemes approach end-game objectives, buy-out, run-off or consolidation, investment strategy must evolve. This session examines how asset allocation, liquidity and risk oversight should adapt as funding levels and time horizons change. Hear from experienced practitioners on aligning investment decision-making with your scheme’s journey plan in today’s market.

Explore how AI, data analytics and digital platforms are reshaping asset management, risk oversight and member engagement. This forward-focused session highlights the role of technology in creating more agile and responsive investment strategies.

As geopolitical shifts disrupt global markets, trustees must rethink investment governance. This session explores how international experience is informing UK strategy, and how the ‘G’ in ESG is evolving—from board structures and stewardship to geopolitical risk awareness. Discover what good governance looks like in a more complex investment landscape.

As interest rates and inflation continue to shape market dynamics, pension schemes must rethink how their LDI strategies can deliver stability and resilience. This session explores the latest thinking and innovations in LDI, covering liquidity management, collateral challenges, and long-term funding objectives. Hear from industry experts on how schemes are evolving their approach to manage risk more effectively and align with changing economic conditions.

As the defined contribution landscape continues to evolve, what does ‘good’ look like for schemes seeking to support better member outcomes? This session takes a practical look at how governance, investment strategy and member communications are adapting to meet the needs of a changing workforce. We’ll explore the role of master trusts, the rise of guided retirement, and how schemes can respond to increasing expectations from both regulators and members. As we move towards a more outcomes-focused future, this session offers a grounding point before we look even further ahead.

Tracey Follows

Futurologist

In this closing keynote, renowned futurologist Tracey Follows looks ahead to the trends transforming work, ageing and financial security. What will tomorrow’s savers expect? And how can pension schemes remain relevant and resilient in a fast-changing world? This inspiring session challenges us to look beyond today and prepare for what comes next.