mallowstreet DC Indaba

Important

Delegates are expected to attend the full event. We do understand that this is a time commitment in diaries. Please do let us know if you need to step away for a call/meeting.

The Defined Contribution Indaba* will bring together some of the industry’s biggest influencers to hear a selection of interactive keynote presentations. These will be interspersed with five Investment Masterclass breakout sessions which will cover key asset classes and investment opportunities, specifically tailored for defined contribution pension funds.

*An indaba (pronounced in-dar-bah) is an important conference held by the izinDuna (principal men) of the Zulu or Xhosa people. The term comes from a Zulu language word meaning "business" or "matter".

The DC Indaba is available for CPD accreditation by the Pensions Management Institute and is exclusively for pension funds and their advisors.

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Speakers

Program

  1. Registration and Breakfast

  2. Welcome Address

    Dawid Konotey-Ahulu, Co-Founder of mallowstreet provides an overview of the conference, speakers, and key themes for the Indaba.
  3. Auto-enrolment, equality as brilliant as it is inefficient | Samantha Seaton, Money Hub

    In an era of increasingly fragmented careers, people’s pensions savings are also becoming more disparate. This has been increased further by the implementation of auto-enrolment. While it has certainly seen more people saving into their pension, the scheme has also boosted the belief that workplace contributions will be enough to build a substantial pot in retirement. The truth is very different and has the potential to leave individuals ill-equipped for retirement. Samantha will examine how recent changes to the pension system have impacted engagement in pension saving and will explore the role of Open Banking in delivering a better financial future.
  4. Investment Masterclass I

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions.
  5. Coffee and Networking

  6. Investment Masterclass II

    Delegates split into five Investment Masterclass sessions.
  7. The changing shape of the UK’s DC landscape and who really drives DC design in workplace pensions? | Andy Dickson, Atlas Master Trust

    In a world consolidation, Andy will provide an update on how the Master Trust market is evolving, consolidation, and moving forward. He will discuss Pension for the people, by the people, and how member empowerment and great ESG focus are the future of workplace pensions
  8. Lunch and Networking

  9. To ‘take responsibility’ you need some power | Vince Franklin, Quietroom

    For years we’ve heard the same lament: why don’t people 'take responsibility' for their pension? You build a portal they don’t use. You produce educational videos they don’t watch. You’re trying to do the right thing, always pushing. Well now there’s a pull. Suddenly people are asking questions about responsible investing. They want clarity, they want agency. They want to know what their money is doing, and what it could be doing. To 'take responsibility’ you need some power. Now, for the first time, people are realising they have a source of power. There’s a huge amount of money owned by ordinary people. Those people are increasingly aware of the effect they have on other people and the planet. And they want to do better. How will the pension industry respond? To 'take responsibility’ you need some power. Now, for the first time, people are realising they have a source of power. There’s a huge amount of money owned by ordinary people. Those people are increasingly aware of the effect they have on other people and the planet. And they want to do better. How will the pension industry respond?
  10. New Technologies: A Case Study and Demonstration | David Wilson: Flux Technologies

    Using a case study, this interactive session will showcase how cutting edge technology is being applied to the pensions industry and show the art of the possible when it comes to individual member engagement.
  11. Investment Masterclass III

    Delegates split into four Investment Masterclass sessions.
  12. Coffee and Networking

  13. Investment Masterclass IV

    Delegates split into four Investment Masterclass sessions.
  14. Adventures in Space | Dr Suzie Imber

    As a high-altitude mountaineer Suzie has climbed some of the most remote mountains on the planet. Bringing together her love of mountaineering and space science, Suzie developed new code to identify all the mountains in the Andes – every year she sets off the climb these remote, un-climbed and un-named mountains. This combination of exploration and science led her to apply for the BBC series Astronaut: Do You Have What it Takes? – a show she ultimately won. Suzie will discuss her learnings on resilience, risk, teamwork, and how – over the next decade – advances in the space industry will change our everyday lives.
  15. Closing Remarks: Dawid Konotey-Ahulu

  16. Drinks

  17. End