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Global West Government Funds Roundtable

14th Sep - 15th Sep 2021
The Landmark London
London
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At the Global West Government Funds Roundtable, our flagship Roundtable, we gather senior investment officials from major sovereign wealth funds, central bank reserve management funds, government pension funds and the largest public pension plans from all corners of the globe. Discussion topics include global macro-level trends, asset allocation, investment strategy, governance, leadership and organization, risk management, ESG, alternative investments and technology innovations, among others.

This event is underwritten and supported by members of the Sovereign Investor Institute.

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Advisory Board

Charles Wu, Chief Investment Officer, State Super
Fredrik Willumsen, Global Head of Strategy Research, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)
Lauren Rosborough Watt, Investment Manager, Markets & Economics, CalPERS
Marcus Frampton, Chief Investment Officer, Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation
Mike Frith, Chief Economist, NZ Super Fund

Paul Shantic, Director - Inflation Sensitive, CalSTERS
Ricardo Martinelli, Head of Investment Division, Central Bank of Brazil
Robin Jarratt, Head, Global Private Credit Group, GIC
Tom Chapman, Trustee and Chair of Investment Committee, Wyoming Retirement System
Torbjörn Hamnmark, Head of Strategic Asset Allocation, AP3

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Agenda
  • Tuesday September 14
  • Wednesday September 15
  • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Registration and Light Breakfast

  • 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    OPENING REMARKS

    Scott E. Kalb, Chairman, Sovereign Investor Institute

  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    MORNING KEYNOTE

    Presented by: Patrick Robertson, International Political Strategist

  • 9:15 AM - 9:45 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Positioning Portfolios for a New Era

    Arnab Das, Head of Macro Research - Emerging Markets & EMEA, Invesco Fredrik Willumsen, Global Head of Strategy Research, Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM)

  • 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Table Discussions and Feedback

  • 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Coffee Break

  • 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Operating under COVID - The Road Ahead for Investors

    David Morley, Managing Director and Head of Europe, Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) Raivo Vanags, Head of Market Operations Department, Member of the Board, Bank of Latvia

  • 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Table Discussions and Feedback

  • 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Coffee Break

  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Alternatives to Fixed Income

    Michael Cross, Vice-Chair, Institutional Business, HSBC Global Asset Management Limited Paul Shantic, Director - Inflation Sensitive, CalSTERS Ella Hoxha, Senior Investment Manager, Pictet Asset Management

  • 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Table Discussions and Feedback

  • 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Lunch

  • 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    AFTERNOON KEYNOTE: China’s Global Strategy According to Xi Jinping Thought

    Steve Tsang, Director, SOAS China Institute, London

  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: China - Unanswered Questions

    Alessia Berardi, Head of EM Macro and Strategy Research, Amundi Asset Management Steve Tsang, Director, SOAS China Institute, London

  • 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Table Discussions and Feedback

  • 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Coffee Break

  • 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT AND TABLE EXERCISE: Case Study – How Government Funds will use Crypto Currencies

  • 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Table Discussions and Feedback

  • 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Wine Tasting and Dinner

  • 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Valuations - Public vs Private Markets

  • 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Breakfast

  • 8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Opening Remarks

  • 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    MORNING KEYNOTE: Roadmaps for the Decade Ahead

    Presented By: Tim Hayes, Chief Investment Strategist, Ned Davis Research

  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Table Discussions and Feedback

  • 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Coffee Break

  • 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Case Study on Sustainable Investing

  • 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Sustainable Investing - Impact of COVID

  • 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Table Discussions and Feedback

  • 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
    Europe/London (BST)

    Lunch

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

Physical Distancing

All physical distancing mandates will be followed by Institutional Investor and the hotel venue. In addition, we ask that all attendees adhere to social distancing mandates when interacting at the event.

Disinfect and Sanitize

All event spaces will undergo increased disinfection and sanitization daily. Hand sanitizer will be readily available at multiple locations.

Face Masks

If recommended by the local health authority guidance, we will ask all participants to wear a face covering. Face coverings will be available on arrival should participants not have their own.

Temperature Checks

Depending on the relevant health authority guidance, we may include temperature checks or other screening measures upon arrival at the event.
Health & Safety Advisory: If you have a fever, cough, shortness of breath, feeling unwell or suspect to have symptoms of COVID-19, please seek medical attention and do not attent the event.
Hotel's safety and well-being protocols can be found here.
Venue

The Landmark London

222 Marylebone Rd
Marylebone
London, NW1 6JQ
United Kingdom

Experience quintessential London charm in the sumptuous surroundings of this magnificent grande dame hotel. Discover a breath-taking oasis of luxury, sophistication and serenity. A truly enchanting hotel in the heart of the world's finest city.

The Landmark London

Contact

For investor relations, please contact:

Hong Kong

Bradley Bester

Director of Government Fund and Investor Relations, Asia-Pacific
+852 2842 6950
Bradley.bester@institutionalinvestor.com

New York

Julia Kufman

Director of Government Fund and Investor Relations
+1 212 224 3919
Julia.kufman@institutionalinvestor.com

 

 

For event content, please contact:

Global West Government Funds Roundtable

London

Charles Floyd

Executive Director
+44 207 303 1734
cfloyd@iilondon.com

Global East Government Funds Roundtable

Hong Kong

Alastair Hills

Senior Director
+852 2842 6926
alastair.hills@institutionalinvestor.com

 

For sales, please contact:

London

Beatrice Hainlein

Executive Director, Institutional Investor Memberships
+44 207 303 1714
bhainlein@iilondon.com

Hong Kong

Marsha Larned

Managing Director & CEO, Asia Pacific​
+852 2842 6925
mlarned@institutionalinvestor.com

For member support, please contact:

Elisabeth Kaufman

Head of Member Relations 
+44 207 303 1799
ekaufman@iilondon.com