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SUMMARY:Corporate and Supporter Members Seminar 2025
DESCRIPTION:This event is open for registration only to those who have received an email invitation !\nThis event will take place on 19 November 2025 between 14:00 and 17:00 and will be followed by a small cocktail reception. Please note that this event is in-person only. \nEach year\, we organise the C&S seminar for our Corporate and Supporter Members for them to discuss current and future policy issues in pensions and exchange with other relevant stakeholders and policymakers. \n  \nThe theme of this year is \n“ Pensions & Sustainability: What will be in the European Commission’s Pension Package ?”. \n  \nProgramme \n  \nMain sessions: \n\nUpcoming Pension Package  \nChanging sustainable finance framework\n\n  \nConfirmed speakers: \nTilman Lueder – Head of Unit Insurance and Pensions\, DG FISMA\, European Commission \nJoanna Sikora-Wittnebel – Deputy Head of Unit Sustainable Finance\, DG FISMA\, European Commission \nCarine Pilot – Pensions Team Leader\, EIOPA \nGregory Miroux – Director of Employee Savings and Retirement\, AFG \nMagnus Vesterlund – Chief economist\, Insurance Sweden \nCarolina Fernandez Gonzalez – Deputy Director\, INVERCO \nDavid McKeating – Partner at Eversheds Sutherland Ireland \nKristof Woutters – Global Head of Institutional Business Development\, Candriam \n  \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our Corporate and Supporter Members Seminar 2025 !
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/corporate-supporter-seminar/
LOCATION:La Maison du Cygne\, Grand Place 9\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Public
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SUMMARY:World Pension Alliance Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the World Pension Alliance Conference 2025 !\nThe WPA Conference 2025 will be held virtually on Wednesday\, June 10 and Thursday 11 June between 14:00 and 20:00 CEST. \nThe WPA Conference 2025 is the 16th Annual Event organised this year by the Multi-Employer Benefit Plan Council of Canada (MEBCO) together with the international members of the World Pension Alliance. \nAt this event\, the World Pension Alliance brings together leading experts in pensions\, industry professionals\, and policymakers to exchange ideas and share best practices on the most pressing issues in the global pension industry. \n  \nThe Two Day Premier Virtual Event will explore\n\nGlobal Geo-Political Risk\nHome Bias in Investments\nBright Lights in Pensions\nCyber Risk & The Impact of Generative AI\nA Social Dialogue on Collective Bargaining and Societal Trends affecting Pensions & Benefits\nMental Health\n\n  \n  \nWorld Pension Alliance Members \n     \n    \n  \nProgramme\nPlease follow the link here  \n  \nRegistration\nPlease follow the link here. \n  \nSponsorship Opportunities \nPlease follow the link here.
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/world-pension-alliance-conference-2025/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250410T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T235707
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SUMMARY:PensionsEurope Annual Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Bucharest\, Romania\, on 10 April 2025 for the PensionsEurope Annual Conference\, the leading event for pension professionals\, policymakers\, and industry experts from across Europe. \nThis full-day event will only be available in person. \nAfter much focus on the accumulation phase\, policymakers are now turning their attention to the payout phase. With the European Commission starting a new mandate\, new initiatives are set to shape the development of funded pensions in Europe. \nRegarding investments\, infrastructure stands out as comparatively low-risk asset class\, with a longer-term investment scale than other alternative investments contributing making it an attractive asset class for pension funds. \nFinally\, the transformative rise of AI is impacting every corner of the workplace\, including investing and creating new challenges and opportunities for the pension sector. \nDo not miss this chance to connect\, exchange ideas\, and help shape the future of pensions in Europe. \n\n  \nConfirmed sessions\nSession 1 :  Making Pensions Pay Off \nPresentations: \nJessica Mosher \nCarine Pilot \nFrancois Barker \n  \nSession 2 : Building Bridges: Pensions and the Savings and Investments Union \nTilman Lueder \n  \nSession 3 : The Potential of Infrastructure as an Asset Class \nPresentation \nChristian Roy \n  \nSession 4 : What does AI bring to Investing? \nPresentation \nTom Van den Bos \nDatadefinitionchecker video \nEnergy_Transition_Tool video \nSustainabilityclaimchecker video \n  \nConfirmed speakers\n\nMugur Isărescu – Governor\, National Bank of Romania \nRadu Crăciun – Chair\, Romanian Pension Funds’ Association\nKlaus Stiefermann – Interim Chairperson\, PensionsEurope and Secretary General\, aba \nCsaba Nagy – Chairperson CEEC Forum\, PensionsEurope\nDan Armeanu – Vice-President and Head of the Private Pension Division\, Romanian Financial Supervisory Authority \nJessica Mosher – Policy Analyst\, Private Pensions\, OECD\nCarine Pilot Osborn – Pensions Team Leader\, EIOPA\nFrancois Barker – Senior Pensions Partner\, Eversheds Sutherland\nMatthies Verstegen – Head of Brussels Office\, Pensioenfederatie (moderator)\nMichael Jones – Pensions Partner\, Head of DC Pensions\, Eversheds Sutherland\nGerke Witteveen – CEO NN Pensions Romania and Board member\, APAPR\nTilman Lueder – Head of Insurance and Pensions\, DG FISMA\, European Commission\nLiam Kennedy – Editorial Director\, IPE (moderator)\nGrégory Miroux – Director of Employee Savings and Retirement\, AFG\nBeate Petry – Head of Pensions & other Benefits\, BASF\nMarius Ratiu – Board member\, APAPR and CEO\, Carpathia Pensions \nJacques Van Dijken – Vice-Chairperson\, PensionsEurope and CEO\, Stichting Pensioenfonds Medisch Specialisten\nMatti Leppälä – CEO/ Secretary General\, PensionsEurope (moderator)\nChristian Roy – Head of Central & Eastern Europe\, Amber Infrastructure Limited\nTadas Gudaitis – CEO\, Swedbank Asset Management\, Lithuania\nAlina Nacu – Chief Investment Officer\, Allianz-Tiriac Pensii Private\nRobert Szatkowski – Senior Portfolio Manager\, APG Asset Management\nStefan Tzalov –Head of Unit\, Institutional Relationships\, Nordics\, Baltics & CEE\, European Investment Fund\nTom van den Bos – AI Programme Manager\, PGGM\n\n  \nProgramme \nThe programme is available here. \n  \nVideo\nThe video is available here \n  \nPhotos\nThe photos are available here \n                         \n  \nRegistration \nWe encourage you to secure your spot by visiting the registration link here.  \n  \nTickets\nPensionsEurope Members\, Members of PensionsEurope Members (Pension Funds only)\, and all other Pension Funds  Free tickets \nCorporate & Support Members of PensionsEurope 2 free tickets \nAll others  EUR 500 per ticket \nNB – FREE TICKETS BY INVITATION ONLY \n  \nSponsorship \nWe are currently looking for sponsors. Should you be interested\, our package is available here.  \n  \nHotels\nFor your comfort and convenience\, we have arranged group rates at two hotels: the Marmorosch (the GAM venue) and the Radisson Blu\, located a 10–15-minutes walk apart. \nMarmorosch Hotel at reservations@marmorosch.com \n(EUR 180/198 single/double room\, breakfast included access to pool & sauna\, free cancellation 48h before arrival) \nor \nRadisson Blu Hotel \nPlease select and book your hotel by February 08\, 2025\, as room availability cannot be guaranteed after this date : \n(EUR 162/175 single/double room\, breakfast included access to pool & fitness\, free cancellation before March 9th\, 2025)
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/pensionseurope-annual-conference/
LOCATION:National Bank of Romania\, 25 Lipscani Street\, Bucharest\, Romania
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241126T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241126T160000
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SUMMARY:European Retirement Week - PensionsEurope Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The European Retirement Week (ERW)\, held annually during the last week of November\, provides a platform for stakeholders to discuss the future of pensions in European citizens’ awareness of the need to save for retirement and achieve pension adequacy. This year\, the ERW will kick off on 25 November 2024. \nAs part of the ERW\, PensionsEurope is hosting a webinar on 26 November 2024\, titled “Future-Proofing Retirement in Europe: The Need for More Funded Pensions. The webinar will explore Europe’s main retirement challenges\, such as demographic changes\, falling replacement rates\, and growing fiscal pressures on governments. The webinar will explore solutions at both the European and national levels. It will highlight the crucial role funded pensions must play in ensuring adequate and sustainable retirement outcomes. \nThe event will consist several videos messages from PensionsEurope members and the European Commission on the retirement challenges faced in Europe and across Member States and European solutions they identify to tackle these issues. After the video\, a live panel discussion will take place and dive deeper into the issues addressed in the videos. \n  \nProgramme  \nEuropean Retirement Week – Programme  \n  \nVideo \nThe video will be presented during the event. It consists of a series of short clips from the European Commission and PensionsEurope’s members on the main retirement challenges in Europe\, the importance of funded pensions and other solutions for ensuring pension adequacy. \n \n  \nRegistration \nRegister here via Zoom \nOR  \nUse the link to the webinar available here. \n  \nSpeakers \n\nCarolina Fernández – Deputy Director Regulation & Public Policy\, Inverco\nMatti Leppälä – CEO/ Secretary General\, PensionsEurope (Moderator)\nStéphanie Payet – Private Pensions Analyst\, OECD\nBeate Petry – Head of Pensions and Other Benefits\, BASF and future Chairwoman\, aba\nYves Stevens – Professor\, University Leuven\nMatthies Verstegen – Head of Brussels Office\, Pensioenfederatie\n\n  \n 
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/european-retirement-week/
LOCATION:ONLINE
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20241118T180000
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SUMMARY:Corporate and Supporter Members Seminar 2024
DESCRIPTION:This event is open for registration only to those who have received an email invitation !\n  \nThis event will take place on 18 November 2024 between 14:00 and 17:00 and will be followed by a small cocktail reception. Please note that this event is in-person only. \nEach year\, we organise the C&S seminar for our Corporate and Supporter Members for them to discuss current and future policy issues in pensions and exchange with other relevant stakeholders and policymakers. \nThe theme of this year is “ Europe Needs Pension Funds”. \n  \nProgramme:  \nRead here. \n  \nMain sessions: \n\nWay Forward in Pensions  \nPension Funds Driving Innovation and Growth\n\n  \nConfirmed speakers: \nTilman Lueder – Head of Unit Insurance and Pensions\, DG FISMA\, European Commission \nRoger Havenith – Deputy Chief Executive\, European Investment Fund \nWichert Hoekert – Member of the Retirement Leadership Team Netherlands\, WTW \nAndrás Inotai – Head of Unit Innovation Policy and Access to Finance\, DG RTD\, European Commission  \nGabrielle Kolm – Policy and Communications Officer\, PensionsEurope (Moderator) \nDonal Keating – Head of Corporate Clients\, Irish Life Investment Managers \nVictor van Will – Principal Product Strategy & Investment Solutions\, MN \nKristof Woutters – Global Head of Pension and Insurance Relations\, Candriam \nBut that’s not all! \nWe also invite PensionsEurope members to join us for a Dinner for PE Members & C&S Members which will take place at the same place from 19:00-21:00. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to our Corporate and Supporter Members Seminar 2024!
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/corporate-and-supporter-meeting/
LOCATION:Cercle Royal Gaulois\, 5 rue de la Loi\, Brussels\, 1000\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240925T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240925T162000
DTSTAMP:20260512T235707
CREATED:20240920T080957Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Pensión Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Pensión Conference organized by Pensión Research & Consulting will welcome top academics\, industry leaders\, and regulators to discuss a wide range of topics regarding pensions and technology. This one-day online conference will comprise in-depth debate sessions featuring inspiring keynotes\, practical panels\, and expert talks. The topics discussed in the conference include behavioral tech policies in promoting pension savings\, how AI is changing the pensions industry\, how fintech tools can revolutionize pension dashboards\, blockchain technology and pensions\, and the importance of robo advisors and robo tontines in the decumulation phase of retirement planning. \n  \nThe registration is free of charge and is a pre-requisite for participating in the conference. The registration link is available here.
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/2nd-annual-pension-conference/
LOCATION:Bucharest\, Romania
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240917T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240917T163000
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SUMMARY:CEEC Forum 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date !\nThe PensionsEurope’s Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Forum 2024 ‘‘Where are we and what’s on the horizon: Directions and challenges of pension systems in Central and Eastern Europe ’’ is taking place on 17 September 2024 in Vilnius\, Lithuania. \nThis full-day event will only be available in person. \nHosted by our Lithuanian member\, the Lithuanian Investment and Pension Funds Association (LIPFA)\, this event celebrates Lithuania’s 20th anniversary of funded pensions’ development . \nThe CEEC Forum will focus on the experiences and challenges across the Central and Eastern European region. The discussions will identify future prospects for pension systems in CEE countries and look at the employers’ perspectives and responsibilities in pension development in the region.  \nAttendance is free of charge.  \n  \nThe programme is available here.\n  \nMain sessions: \n\nExperiences and Challenges of Pension Accumulation Systems in the CEE Region\n\nPresentation Simonas Krepsta \nPresentation Renata Gecan Milek \nPresentation Joel Kukemelk \nPresentation Robert Zapotoczny \n\nThe Future of Pension Systems in CEE Countries\n\nPresentation Patrick Hoedjes \nPresentation Valdis Zagorskis \nPresentation Mihai Bobocea \n\nEmployers’ Pension Perspective and Responsibilities in Pension Development in the CEE Region   \n\n  \nConfirmed speakers:  \n\nMihai Bobocea – Advisor to the Board\, Romanian Pension Funds’ Association\nNicolas Firzli – Director General\, World Pensions\nRenata Gecan Milek – CEO Croatian Pension Insurance Company Plc.\nTadas Gudaitis – Chairman of the Board\, Lithuanian Investment and Pension Funds’ Association\nPatrick Hoedjes – Head of Policy and Supervisory Convergence department\, EIOPA\nSimonas Krėpšta  – Member of the Board\, Bank of Lithuania\nJoel Kukemelk  – Head of the Estonian Pension Contribution Working Group\, Finance Estonia \nMatti Leppälä – CEO/ Secretary General\, PensionsEurope \nMiroslav Marinov – Executive Director\, PAC Doverie AD\nBeate Petry – Head of Pensions & other Benefits\, BASF \nAndrius Romanovskis – President\, Lithuanian Business Confederation\nMatthies Verstegen – Head of Brussels Office\, Pensioenfederatie\nValdis Zagorskis – Deputy Head of Unit for Social Protection\, DG EMPL\, European Commission\nRobert Zapotoczny – CEO\, PFR Portal PPK\n\n  \n 
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/ceec-forum-2024/
LOCATION:Vilnius\, Lithuania
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240704T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240704T180000
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SUMMARY:European Pensions Awards 2024
DESCRIPTION:The European Pensions Awards were launched to give recognition to and honour the investment firms\, consultancies\, pension providers and pension funds across Europe that have set the professional standards in order to best serve their members over the past year. The winners will be announced at a glittering gala event in London. Join us for what promises to be an unforgettable night. \nBook your table here: https://www.europeanpensions.net/awards/booking_form.php
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/european-pensions-awards-2024/
LOCATION:London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square\, London\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Public
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240618T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240618T180000
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SUMMARY:World Pension Alliance Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:Save the date !\n\nThe slides and recording of the WPA Annual Conference 2024 are available at the bottom of this page. \n  \nThe 15th edition of the World Pension Alliance Annual Conference is organised by PensionsEurope\, together with the other members of the World Pension Alliance. \nThe WPA Conference 2024 will be held online on 18 June 2024 between 15:00 – 18:00 (CEST). \nEach year\, the World Pension Alliance brings together leading experts in pensions\, pension professionals\, and policymakers to exchange views and best practices on the most pressing issues in pensions. \nThe theme of this year is ‘’Transition in the World of Pensions’’. Amidst a changing global political landscape with half of the world population heading to the polls this year\, the conference will explore how these shifts are likely to impact pension funds and retirement benefits worldwide. What opportunities and risks are on the horizon? And what regional differences can we expect? \nAdditionally\, the conference will focus on sustainable finance\, which has surged to the forefront of agendas across the globe. Despite its prominence\, concerns regarding ESG pushback and regulatory fatigue are increasing. The conference will examine current trends and identify future trajectories. \nThis event is FREE of charge and open to everybody. \n  \nMain sessions: \n\nPensions and Politics: 2024 and after\nSustainable Finance: Global State of Play and Future Trajectories\n\n  \nConfirmed speakers:  \n\nKarol Fernández – Executive Vice President\, FIAP Internacional and and Academic\, Universidad San Sebastián\nGreg Heise – Partner at George & Bell Consulting\, Vancouver B.C.\nKaty Little – Head of Parliamentary and Stakeholder Affairs\, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association\nAnthony J. Roda – Principal\, Williams & Jensen\nAlex McKinnon – President\, MEBCO\nFlavia Micilotta – ESG Investment Specialist Wealins and OPSG member\nJane Moffat – Managing Director\, Head of State and Local Government Affairs and Public Policy\, Blackrock\nDaniela Mohr – Senior ESG Investment Analyst\, AFP Cuprum\nMatti Leppälä  – Chair\, WPA and CEO/ Secretary General\, PensionsEurope (Moderator)\nCatalina Secreteanu – Managing Director\, Client Solutions\, Europe\, Morningstar Sustainalytics\nOnno Steenbeek – Managing Director Strategic Portfolio Advice\, APG Asset Management\nMatthies Verstegen  – Head of Brussels Office\, Pensioenfederatie (Moderator)\n\n  \nProgramme: \nThe programme is available here. \n  \nSlides: \nAll slides – World Pension Alliance Annual Conference 2024 \n  \nRecording:  \n \n  \nParticipating associations:  \n     \n    \n 
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/world-pension-alliance-2024/
LOCATION:ONLINE
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240425T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Brussels:20240425T170000
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SUMMARY:PensionsEurope Annual Conference 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nSave the date!\n  \nThe PensionsEurope Annual Conference ‘’Good Future For Funded Pensions’’ is taking place on 25 April 2024 at the AG Campus in Brussels.\n  \nThe PensionsEurope Annual Conference brings together leading experts in pensions\, as well as pension professionals and EU officials to exchange views and best practices on the most topical issues in the pension landscape. \nThe theme of this year is ‘’Good Future for Funded Pensions’’. In recent years\, pension funds have faced increasing challenges stemming from economic shifts\, geopolitical changes\, and heightened regulatory demands. With the upcoming European elections on the horizon\, the future of funded pensions stands at a crossroads. \nWhat lies ahead amidst these changes? How can we ensure a resilient\, prosperous\, and sustainable future for funded pensions? \nThis year’s conference will evaluate the recent regulatory reforms impacting pension funds\, especially on sustainability issues\, focus on new investment opportunities for growth\, and navigate the challenges and priorities awaiting pension funds with the new European Parliament and Commission. \n  \nMain themes\n\nIORPs in Action: Charting a Course to Sustainable Horizons\nCapitalising on Growth: Private Equity and Venture Capital in Pension Funds’ Portfolios\nEU’s Next Chapter: Priorities for the Incoming European Commission and Parliament\nPathways for Funded Pensions in Europe\n\n  \n  \nConfirmed Speakers\n\nFrancois Barker – Head of Pensions\, Eversheds Sutherland\nEric Bergamin – Partner (Pensions)\, Eversheds Sutherland\nMichael Brehm – Founding Partner\, Redstone\nNicolò Brignoli – Member of Cabinet of Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis\, European Commission\nJan De Smet – CEO of Pensioenfonds Metaal OFP and Chair\, PensioPlus\nUli Grabenwarter – Director-Equity Investments\, European Investment Fund\nDiane Griffioen – Head of Private Equity\, PGGM  \nPetra Hielkema – Chairperson\, EIOPA \nSteven Janssen – General Director\, Sigedis  \nBarbara Janta – Principal Consultant\, Risk & Policy Analysts Ltd \nLiam Kennedy – Editorial Director\, IPE (moderator)\nClaudia Kruse – Managing Director Global Responsible Investment & Governance\, APG Asset Management\nMatti Leppälä – CEO/ Secretary General\, PensionsEurope (moderator)\nDejan Malesic – Senior Manager\, International Clients\, Previnet\nJerry Moriarty – Chair\, PensionsEurope\nHansjoerg Muellereile – CEO\, MetallRente GmbH\nMartin Špolc – Head of Unit\, Sustainable Finance\, DG FISMA\, European Commission\nYves Stevens – Professor\, University Leuven\nWim Vermeir – Chief Investment Officer\,  AG Insurance & Ageas\nMatthies Verstegen – Head of Brussels Office\, Pensioenfederatie (moderator)\nDr Kai Wallbaum – Managing Director\, Head of Asset-Life Business\, Allianz Global Investors\n\n  \nAgenda \nYou can download the agenda here. \n  \nRegistration \nPensionsEurope Annual Conference 2024 – PensionsEurope\n  \nCo-Organiser\n  \n \nPensioPlus represents the Belgian institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs) and industry wide occupational pension plan providers. Belgian IORPs or “pension funds” manage occupational pensions that result from a collective pension commitment. They are linked to an economic activity and are organised by a company\, a sector or a public institution. They apply to the benefit of employees or the self-employed. More information on www.pensioplus.be. \n\n  \nSponsors\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nAG Insurance is a Belgian company offering life insurance\, health insurance\, and pension plans. They help people financially prepare for retirement and live comfortably afterwards. Founded in 1824\, they are the market leader with over 3 million customers. \n  \n \nThe European Investment Fund (EIF) is part of the European Investment Bank Group. Since last 30 years\, its central mission is to support Europe’s micro\, small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) by helping them to access finance. The EIF designs and deploys financial instruments in the form of venture capital\, private equity\, and portfolio guarantees which specifically target this market segment. It carries out its activities using either its own resources or those provided by the European Investment Bank\, the European Commission\, by EU Member States or other third parties and institutional investors. In this role\, the EIF pursues EU objectives in support of innovation and digitalisation\, competitiveness and growth\, climate action and environmental sustainability\, social impact\, skills and human capital. For further information please visit www.eif.org. \n  \n \nKBC offers various pension plans to its employees and has won awards for its pension fund management. KBC is a large integrated bank-insurance company with a strong focus on employee empowerment and social responsibility. Its core culture is summarized by the acronym PEARL: Performance\, Empowerment\, Accountability\, Responsiveness\, Local embeddedness. \n  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring the conference\, you can find out more about our sponsorship offer here. \n\n  \nTickets\nPensionsEurope Members\, Pension Fund Members of PensionsEurope Members\, and Pension Funds \n\nFree in-person-tickets\n\nCorporate & Support Members of PensionsEurope \n\n1 free in-person-ticket\n\nAll others \n\nEUR 500 per ticket\nNB – FREE TICKETS BY INVITATION ONLY\n\n  \nTerms and conditions\nIn-person tickets include access to the AG Campus\, drinks & coffee\, a light lunch and snacks during the afternoon break. \nTickets can be reallocated to another colleague working for the same company. Should this be the case\, we ask the participants to inform us by email (info@pensionseurope.eu). \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/annual-conference-2024/
LOCATION:PensionsEurope (23 Rue du Montoyer \,1000 Bruxelles)\, 1000
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SUMMARY:IPEM Cannes 2024
DESCRIPTION:IPEM Cannes 2024 : \n\nDates :  January 23-25\, 2024\nVenue: Palais des Festivals\, Cannes\, France https://www.ipem-market.com/cannes-2024/\nPositioning: The annual private equity gathering since 2016\n\nEvery January\, IPEM Cannes gathers the entire PE ecosystem from Europe and beyond for three days of productive meetings\, valuable networking opportunities and inspiring content. The “village” atmosphere of Cannes and the high-end exhibition area provide a unique meeting-place for the PE community\, mixing LPs (Institutional Investors\, Family Offices\, Asset Managers\, …)\, Fund Managers (GPs)\, Advisors & Business Services\, portfolio companies\, industry associations\, media.We are expecting 3\,000 delegates incl. 1\,000+ firms from 40+ countries and especially 350+ LPs\, 350+ GPs and Business Services/Advisros and more PE professionals. \nLink to register
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/ipem-cannes-2024/
LOCATION:Palais des Festivals\, Cannes\, France\, Palais des Festivals\, Cannes\, France
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SUMMARY:AEIP & PensionsEurope joint Webinar - European Retirement Week
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 30\, 2023 – 14:00 to 16:00\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn 30 November 2023\, the European Association of Paritarian Institutions – AEIP and PensionsEurope are organising a joint webinar on the topic of Closing the communication pension gap – How to provide better information to members and beneficiaries? \nThe event will bring together pension fund representatives\, experts\, researchers\, policymakers\, and stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges for pension funds on how to provide better information to members and beneficiaries. \nThe first panel will focus on the EU legislative agenda on the topic of improving communication for members and beneficiaries. \nThe second panel will cover recent relevant European initiatives and highlight pension funds’ best practices and actions on what makes good communication for participants. \nThe joint event is part of the third edition of the European Retirement Week\, which will take place from 27 November to 1 December 2023 as an initiative of 14 European associations. Its main objective is to provide a platform to debate the future of pensions and raise citizens’ awareness of the need to save for retirement. \nThe full programme is available below. \n\n\n\nFinal Programme\n\n\n\nThe recording is available on replay here.\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9rMdkPH0Z4
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/aeip-pensionseurope-joint-webinar-european-retirement-week/
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SUMMARY:European Retirement Week - 27 November 2023
DESCRIPTION:The European Retirement Week (ERW)\, taking place annually in the last week of November\, provides a platform for a wide range of stakeholders to debate the future of pensions in Europe and raise citizens’ awareness of the need to save for retirement and achieve pension adequacy. \nPlease find the link to register for the European Retirement Week launch event taking place on 27 November 2023: Personal Information – European Retirement Week launch event 2023 (cvent.com). \nThe participating associations are AGE Platform Europe\, BETTER FINANCE\, CBBA-Europe\, AEIP\, EBF\, EFAMA\, European Public Real Estate Association\, ETS Association\, FESE\, INREV\, Insurance Europe\, Invest Europe and PensionsEurope. \nThis year\, European Retirement Week will kick off on 27 November 2023. The 2023 edition will feature a launch event and various side events. \nThe launch event will consist of keynote speeches by Fausto Parente\, Executive Director\, EIOPA\, Katarina Ivankovic Knezevic\, Director of Social Rights and Inclusion (DG EMPL)\, European Commission; Didier Millerot\, Head of Unit Insurance and Pensions (DG FISMA)\, European Commission\, and MEP Frances Fitzgerald (IE\, EPP).  \nThe European Retirement Week (ERW)\, taking place annually in the last week of November\, provides a platform for a wide range of stakeholders to debate the future of pensions in Europe and raise citizens’ awareness of the need to save for retirement and achieve pension adequacy.
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/european-retirement-week-27-november-2023/
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SUMMARY:Corporate & Support Members Seminar 2023
DESCRIPTION:Dear Members\, \nWe are pleased to invite you to register for the Corporate and Supporter Members Seminar 2023 on 15 November 2023\, from 14:00 to 17:00. The event will be followed by a cocktail reception. \nPlease note that this event is in-person only. This year’s theme is “Lessons and Priorities in EU Financial Services – What’s the Agenda for Pensions?”. \nThe program will include a discussion on the EIOPA’s advice on the IORP II review with confirmed speakers: \n•            Didier Millerot\, Head of Unit Insurance and Pensions at the European Commission \n•            Justin Wray\, Head of the Policy Department at EIOPA. \nThe conference is free of charge. All C&S members are welcome. There is no limitation to the number of attendees per company. \nIn conjunction with the Corporate and Supporter Members Seminar\, we are organizing our General Assembly on 16 November 2023. We cordially invite all C&S members to participate in the General Assembly. Please note that we will accept only one participant per membership. \nWe look forward to welcoming you to the Corporate and Supporter Members Seminar 2023 \nC&S Seminar 2023 – FINAL.pdf
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/corporate-support-members-seminar-2023/
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SUMMARY:CEEC Forum 2023
DESCRIPTION:The PensionsEurope’s Central European Countries Forum 2023\, ’Outlook and opportunities for CEEC Pension Markets’ will take place on 10 October 2023 in Sofia\, Bulgaria. The conference is hosted by our Bulgarian member\, BASPSC\, and is organised in partnership with IPE. This full-day event will only be available in person. \nTopics of discussion will include the developments in funded pensions in the CEE region\, best practices in the region with the euro introduction and pay-out phase\, auto-enrolment\, and compliance with ESG requirements. We have confirmed the participation of high-level officials from the World Bank\, OECD\, EIOPA\, the European Commission\, and Bulgarian ministries. The full programme will be available in September. \nAttendance for this conference is free of charge.  Registration is already open\, and you can register here. Participants will also receive access to discounted rates for rooms in the hotel where the conference is taking place\, and we will inform you via email. \n\nCEEC Forum 2023 – FINAL Programme.pdf\nCEEC Forum 2023 – presentations.zip
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/ceec-forum-2023/
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SUMMARY:European Finance Forum
DESCRIPTION:We are delighted to extend an invitation to the upcoming European Finance Forum\, organized by L’AGEFI in collaboration with PensionsEurope. The event will be held on Thursday\, October 5\, 2023\, at the Shangri-La Hotel in Paris. \nThe European Finance Forum holds a significant position for European investors and the financial industry in Paris. It will address the unique challenges faced by the finance and economic sectors at a European level in the context of the adversities of 2023\, including inflation\, geopolitical crises\, and an energy crisis.\nIn this new macro-economic landscape\, finance and investment professionals need to be vigilant in identifying risks and uncovering market opportunities. The event will consist of two distinct parts: \n\nMorning: A series of conferences\, featuring prominent European decision-makers and representatives\, engaging in high-level discussions on critical topics relevant to the financial industry.\nAfternoon: Workshops focusing on key investment and financial allocation themes\, facilitating constructive exchanges among asset managers and owners from all across Europe.\n\n  \nRegistration Link: For your convenience\, registration is free for institutional investors. You can register using the following link: https://vu.fr/qMba \n\n\n\n GCA2310 – European Finance Forum 2023 by L’AGEFI.pdf
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/european-finance-forum/
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SUMMARY:14th edition of the World Pension Alliance and Transatlantic Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 14th edition of the World Pension Alliance and Transatlantic Conference is organized by the National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP)\, the World Pension Alliance and the Transatlantic partnership. \nThis conference will be held on 14 – 16 June 2023\, at the Hilton Back Bay in historic Boston\, Massachusetts\, United States. \nThe World Pension Alliance will first take place on 14 June 2023 where leading experts\, as well as Trustees and plan professionals from around the world wto share their knowledge and expertise to share their experience on global topics of interest in the areas of pension\, including: \n\nthe increased global focus on ESG factors in selecting and evaluating investments\nevaluating and maintaining pension fund solvency\nthe impacts of inflation and the current high interest rate environment\nthe integration of diversity and inclusion factors in pension policy and leadership\n\nThe Transatlantic Conference will take place on 15 – 16 June 2023 and will focus on issues in healthcare and collective bargaining. \nPlease note that all sessions will be recorded and available to view online 2 days after the event. \nRegistration is open. \nREGISTER\n 
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/14th-edition-of-the-world-pension-alliance-and-transatlantic-conference/
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Investment Forum Europe 2023 - 9 May 2023
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Climate Action and UNEP FI\, the 6th Annual Sustainable Investment Forum Europe returns to Paris at the Pullman Paris Eiffel Tower on the 9th May 2023. \nBringing together industry leaders in sustainable finance and investment\, the must attend Forum provides a platform to share best practice on ESG due diligence\, highlight solutions for climate risk and adaptation and explore blended finance techniques to attract commercial capital whilst providing financial returns for investors that align with UN SDG and Net Zero goals. \nThis is an opportunity to connect with\, learn from and share insights with a community of Investment Managers\, Insurers\, Banks\, Pension Funds\, Multi- Laterals\, Policymakers\, Think Tanks and NGOs from Europe and the rest of the world. \nKey Speakers: \n\nOlivier Rousseau\, Executive Director\, Fonds de réserve pour les retraites\nGünther Thallinger\, Member of the Board of Management\, Allianz SE & Chair of the Net Zero Asset Owner Alliance\nMagnus Billing\, CEO\, Alecta\nLiesel van Ast\, Deputy Head\, UNEP FI\nJoel Prohin\, Head of Investment Management\, Caisse des Depots\nMartin Spolc\, Head of Sustainable Finance\, Directorate-General for Financial Stability\, European Commission\n\nHow to Register: As a member of PensionsEurope you can register now by using our exclusive discount code PensionsEurope25 for 25% off your ticket. Contact Marketing and Partnerships Manager Rachel Cooper directly if you have any questions at rcooper@climateaction.org \n  \n 
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/sustainable-investment-forum-europe-2023-9-may-2023/
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SUMMARY:PensionsEurope webinar - Investing in the Future - European Retirement Week
DESCRIPTION:PensionsEurope is hosting Investing in the Future on 1 December 2021\, 10:00am – 12:00pm as part of European Retirement Week (29 November – 3 December 2021)\, an initiative of 11 European associations with the goal of providing a platform for a wide range of stakeholders to debate the future of pensions in Europe and raise citizens’ awareness of the need to save for retirement. During Investing in the Future\, we will explore pension opportunities and planning\, alternative investments\, how ethical investments are changing the pensions landscape and the challenges and trends for 2021 and beyond. Next to that\, we will also take a closer look at the Pension Tracking Services and Dashboard and how the monitoring of pension adequacy can be organised. \n \nThe programme is available below. \n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:05\nWelcome address\nMatti Leppälä\, Secretary General\, PensionsEurope\n\n\n10:05 – 11:00\nInvesting in the future\nBuilding on our programme “Investing in the Future”\, made in collaboration with ITN Industry News and launched at the PensionsEurope annual conference on 9 June 2021\, panellists will have an in-depth discussion on pension opportunities and planning\, alternative investments\, how ethical investments are changing the pensions landscape and the challenges and trends for 2021 and beyond. \nDiscussion:\nEric Bergamin\, Partner\, Pensions\, Eversheds Sutherland\nTheo Langejan\, Special Advisor to the Board\, Pensioenfederatie\nAnn Verlinden\, Secretary General\, PensioPlus \nModerator:\nMatti Leppälä\, Secretary General\, PensionsEurope\n\n\n11:00 – 12:00\nPension Tracking Services and Dashboard\nThe European Commission will facilitate the monitoring of pension adequacy through the development of pension dashboards and develop best practices for the set-up of national tracking systems for individual Europeans as part of the implementation of the new CMU action plan. We will hear from EIOPA how that could work in practice. Next to that\, we will learn more about how the tracking service in Sweden was developed\, and our distinguished panellists will share their insights on the challenges and best practices in developing these tools. \nIntroduction:\nJustin Wray\, Head of Policy Department\, EIOPA \nPTS experience from Sweden:\nAnders Lundström\, CEO\, MinPension Service \nDiscussion:\nAnders Lundström\, CEO\, MinPension Service\nKlaus Stiefermann\, Managing Director\, aba\nRichard Smith\, Pensions Dashboards Consultant\, PLSA\nJustin Wray\, Head of Policy Department\, EIOPA \nModerator:\nJohan Barnard\, Head International Public Affairs\, APG\n\n\n\n\nThe programme of European Retirement Week is available here.
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/pensionseurope-webinar-investing-in-the-future-european-retirement-week/
LOCATION:Bucharest\, Romania
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SUMMARY:PensionsEurope annual conference - 9-10 June 2021 - online
DESCRIPTION:PensionsEurope is delighted to organise its 2021 annual conference “Adequate and Sustainable Pensions” online on 9 & 10 June 2021\, 10:00 – 13:45 with its event and media partner IPE. \nThe PensionsEurope annual conference brings together leading experts in pensions\, as well as pension professionals and EU officials to exchange views and best practices on the most relevant and topical issues in the pensions landscape. We will focus on the main trends concerning workplace pension provision in EU Pension Policy\, Sustainable Finance\, the low interest rate environment and communication in pensions. All of this will be discussed against the background of Covid-19 and the aftermath of this ongoing crisis. \nDo not hesitate and register HERE \nProgramme \nDay 1: Wednesday 9 June \n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:05\nWelcome and opening remarks\nJanwillem Bouma\, Chair\, PensionsEurope\n\n\n10:10 – 10:30\nKeynote: European pension policy \nDubravka Šuica\, European Commission Vice-President for Democracy and Demography \nEven though pension policy is mainly in the remit of European Member States\, national pension systems face similar major challenges. The EU has an important role to play in helping Member States to ensure that people have adequate and sustainable pensions. Commissioner Šuica will present the vision of the Von der Leyen Commission on pensions and introduce the main initiatives undertaken.\n\n\n10:35 – 10:55\nThe future of work and pensions \nStefan Kröpfl\, Global Head of Life Business Insights & Governance\, Zurich Insurance \nThe way we work is changing and has an impact on people’s ability to earn a reliable income and save for retirement. There is a need to support the workforce with reskilling\, mental health prevention and modern income protection and pension solutions. COVID-19 has made this more pressing than ever\, and the recovery process is shaping the agenda for a new social contract. Zurich/Oxford’s May 2021 report ‘Shaping a brighter future of work: Global and local market insights’ provides insights and recommendations for the challenges ahead.\n\n\n11:00 – 11:20\nKeynote: EU Sustainable Finance Actions \nSirpa Pietikäinen\, MEP\, EPP \nSince the EU adopted a Sustainable Finance Action Plan in March 2018 many developments have taken place: Taxonomy\, disclosure requirements\, climate benchmarks\, and green bonds are important for pension funds. The development continues with the Renewed Sustainable Finance Action Plan launched in spring 2021. What has been achieved and what still needs to be done?\n\n\n11:25 – 11:45\nBreak – visit exhibition \n\n\n11:50 – 12:35\nPanel discussion: Sustainable Finance – Impact Investing \nImpact investing as part of responsible investments. What\, why\, how and the role of EU? \nResponsible investment and ESG are quickly becoming mainstream for pension funds. There is increasing interest in impact investing that contributes measurable solutions to global challenges like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). What is impact investing\, how does it differ from more traditional ESG investing\, how is it done\, what challenges to overcome and does the EU play a part in this? \nModerator: Liam Kennedy\, IPE \nSpeakers: \n\nKrispijn Bertoen\, Senior Advisor Responsible Investment & Impact Investment\, MN\nMagnus Billing\, CEO\, Alecta\n\n\n\n\n12:40 – 13:10\nMeasuring the net impact of investments \nAnnu Nieminen\, Founder and CEO\, Upright \nWhat is net impact and why does it matter for pension investors? In addition to integrating ESG metrics\, pension investors are increasingly adopting new ways of measuring and tracking their impact. The Upright net impact model aims to quantify not only the negative\, but also the positive impacts investments have on the economy\, environment\, health of people\, society and knowledge creation.\n\n\n13:15 – 13:30\nPensionsEurope & ITN – Investing in the future \nInvesting in the Future will shine a spotlight on the need for individuals to manage their own long-term financial security. The programme will explore key industry themes including awareness and education around pension opportunities and planning; the post pandemic response and the effects on investments and pensions; addressing the gender pension gap; how ethical investments are changing the pension landscape; the latest innovations and efficiencies driving the sector forward and how the industry is fostering diversity and inclusion to attract the next generation of talent.\n\n\n13:35 – 13:45\nWrap up and closing remarks\nJanwillem Bouma\, Chair\, PensionsEurope\n\n\n\nDay 2: Thursday 10 June \n\n\n\n10:00 – 10:05\nOpening remarks\nJanwillem Bouma\, Chair\, PensionsEurope\n\n\n10:10 – 10:30\nInterview \nFausto Parente\, Executive Director\, EIOPA \nInterviewer: Janwillem Bouma\, Chair\, PensionsEurope\n\n\n10:35 – 10:55\nA new era of portfolio construction \nPierre Sarrau\, Co-Head and CIO of Multi-Asset Strategies and Solutions\, BlackRock \nWe explore key themes that emerged during COVID-19 and how they impact the investment landscape for pensions: evolving globalism\, importance of corporate purpose\, maturing Chinese markets and sustainable investing. We conclude with our mid-year outlook and key considerations for strategic asset positioning\, including incorporating climate change in return expectations.\n\n\n11:00 – 11:20\nBreak – visit exhibition\n\n\n11:25 – 12:10\nPanel discussion: Adequate and Sustainable Pensions in a Low Interest Rate Environment \nNegative monetary policy interest rates have become the new normal with severe impact on pension funds\, but what do the current rising inflation expectations and bond yields mean for pension funds and markets? What is the impact of the Modern Monetary Theory (MMT) on the adequacy and sustainability of pensions? Could the MMT finally lead to debt restructuring in the EU and what would be its consequence? How to safeguard decent adequacy and sustainability of pensions in this new environment and continuously changing world? \nIntroduction: Jaap van Dam\, Principal Director Investment Strategy\, PGGM \nModerator: Liam Kennedy\, IPE \nSpeakers: \n\nJaap van Dam\, Principal Director Investment Strategy\, PGGM\nDirk Jargstorff\, Senior Vice President Corporate Pensions and Related Benefits Bosch Group\, CEO Bosch Pensionsfonds A\nFrançois Barker\, Head of Pensions\, Eversheds Sutherland\n\n\n\n\n12:15 – 12:35\nEuropean DC pensions: ready for take-off? \nRichard Bruyère\, Founding Partner and Christina Böck\, Partner\, Indefi \nDC pensions in Europe have now reached €4trn of Assets under management and are expected to grow much faster than DB or insurance-form pensions. \n\nWhat is DC in Europe?\nLay of the land\nZoom on new initiatives: France\, Germany\n\n\n\n\n12:40 – 13:25\nPanel discussion: Good pension communication in digital age \nWhy is good pension communication important and how can new technology help? \nA distinguished panel of speakers will discuss what good communication consists of\, and how technology is disrupting the way pension funds engage and communicate with their members and beneficiaries. The use of technology and innovative solutions can help to generate member engagement and improve communication and reporting. The trend away from paper documentation towards electronic means of communication is being recognised and increasingly permitting pension funds to use innovative solutions. What are the advantages and challenges in using FinTech solutions in pensions? \nModerator: Matti Leppälä\, Secretary General/CEO\, PensionsEurope \nSpeakers: \n\nJustin Wray\, Head of Policy Department\, EIOPA\nAnn Verlinden\, Secretary General\, PensioPlus\nTomas Wijffels\, Policy Advisor\, Federation of the Dutch Pension Funds\n\n\n\n\n13:30 – 13:40\nWrap up and closing remarks\nJanwillem Bouma\, Chair\, PensionsEurope\n\n\n\nTo register\, click here \n 
URL:https://pensionseurope.eu/event/pensionseurope-annual-conference-9-10-june-2021-online/
LOCATION:Bucharest\, Romania
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