PensionsEurope Conference 2017
7 & 8 June 2017, Brussels
Security in an uncertain world: The role of pension schemes in 2017 and beyond
Day 1: 7 June 2017
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18:00 – 20:00 |
Welcome drinks reception at the Bip, House of the Capital Region MEP Brian Hayes ECON rapporteur on IORPII The impact of the current political uncertainty, including Brexit, on pensions |
Day 2: 8 June 2017
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08:30 - 09:30 |
Registration opens – refreshments served |
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09:00 – 09:15 |
Welcome address Janwillem Bouma, Chair, PensionsEurope |
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09:15 – 09:45 |
Conference interview: Got a question on EIOPA’s approach to stress tests, cross-border pensions, risk assessment or anything else? Please send your questions in advance to info@pensionseurope.eu Fausto Parente, Executive Director, EIOPA |
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09:45 – 10:45 |
Financial stability in times of uncertainty This year, The Netherlands, France, the UK and Germany are holding elections. The UK is embarking on Brexit negotiations and markets are reacting to incoming US President Trump policies. What is the role of pension funds in providing financial stability? What are the challenges ahead?
Moderator: Janwillem Bouma, Chair, PensionsEurope |
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10:45 – 11:15 |
Refreshment break |
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11.15 – 11.45 Plenary 4 |
From high risk to de-risk Increasing liability levels are threatening the existence of Defined Benefit plans and challenging sponsoring employers. Offloading risk to insurers is becoming more popular. We will explore the options and legal considerations for schemes and employers.
Moderator: Francois Barker, Head of Pensions, Eversheds Sutherland |
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11:45 – 12:45 |
Uncertainty and other challenges: how pension schemes are responding Low interest rates, stress tests and implementation of the new IORP Directive are just a few of the issues on the pension agenda. Colleagues from schemes in different countries explain how they are tackling current economic and political challenges.
Moderator: Jerry Moriarty, Chair DC Standing Committee and Vice-Chair, PensionsEurope; and Chief Executive, Irish Association of Pension Funds |
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12:45 – 14:00 |
Lunch in main hotel restaurant |
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14:00 – 15:00 |
European DC - What's next? The shift from DB to DC pensions continues and now also Germany plans to start with workplace DC. The new IORP II should make providing cross-border pensions easier. There may be further initiatives on Pan-European Occupational DC legislation. Upcoming proposal on a Pan-European Pension Product (PEPP), will highlight the role of personal pensions.
Moderator: Pierre Bollon, Vice-chair, PensionsEurope and Chief Executive, AFG |
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15:00 – 15:15 |
Refreshment break |
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15:15 – 16:15 |
Fintech showcase – a game-changer for pensions? Expectations of fintech are sky-high. But what are the practical challenges in applying the latest technology to pension schemes – especially when they operate across borders? And does fintech really have the capacity to transform engagement with members?
Moderator: Matti Leppälä, Secretary General, PensionsEurope |
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16:15 – 16:45 |
Keynote address Secure pensions in an uncertain world: the EC perspective European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis on CMU mid-term review, EMIR, and PEPP |
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16:45 – 16:55 |
Closing remarks Janwillem Bouma, Chair, PensionsEurope |