Embracing private markets in DC pensions

As Defined Contribution (DC) schemes are increasingly encouraged to invest in private assets for enhanced, diversified, and stable returns, both pension plans and contributors are showing heightened interest. However, significant challenges remain, including issues related to liquidity, complexity, daily pricing, and costs. Join us for an insightful webinar in collaboration with IPE, featuring industry experts James Lawrence, Director of Investment proposition at SMART Pension, Eric Deram, Managing Partner & CEO, Flextone Partners, Jochem Tielkemeijer, Director Advisory, NIM Solutions at Natixis IM and Nick Groom, Head of UK DC Strategy & Sales at Natixis IM. Key Discussion Points: • Tailwinds Supporting Private Markets: Delve into the regulatory, governmental, and market-driven forces driving the shift of private asset democratization. • Merits of Private Markets: Understand the benefits of private markets for DC schemes, small DB schemes, and retail platform investors, and discover why this approach is gaining traction. • Private Equity Solutions and Innovation: Delve into new products and vehicles tailored for DC schemes, such as evergreen, liquid/illiquid, or multi-private asset solutions. Gain insights into how asset managers are addressing the challenge of providing institutional-quality private equity solutions at competitive pricing, for the benefit of members of UK DC pension schemes. Hear directly from one of the UK’s leading master trusts as to how they view the world of private assets and how they are managing this change on behalf of their members. And gain insights into how performance fees can bring better alignment of interest, without creating inequity amongst member cohorts. Whether you view private markets as a promising solution or remain sceptical, this webinar promises a thought-provoking discussion. Please register to confirm your attendance and secure your place at this engaging webinar.