SSGA-OMFIF Asia roundtable: Recovery, responsibility and returns for public investors

SSGA-OMFIF Asia roundtable: Recovery, responsibility and returns for public investors

Virtual roundtable   Virtual (Singapore)   
  Wed 2 Mar 2022 - Thu 3 Mar 2022 14:00 - 16:45

State Street Global Advisors and OMFIF are convening a series of panel discussions on key strategic issues impacting the investment community. These meetings are aimed at public institutions and bring together senior representatives from sovereign funds, central banks and public pensions funds across Asia to discuss topics that are directly relevant to their investment challenges in the Covid-19 world.

The SSGA-OMFIF Asia roundtable events consists of four panel discussions across two days. All participants are encouraged to join in the discussion, and proceedings are off-the-record to encourage interactive dialogue.

Timings
14:00-16:45 (Singapore)
17:00-19:45 (Sydney)
06:00-08:45 (London)

Speakers include:

  • Erik Berglöf, Chief Economist, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
  • Kim Chong, Head, Risk Management and Compliance, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
  • Li Cui, Chief Economist, Managing Director and Head of Macro Research, China Construction Bank International
  • Mary Delahunty, Managing Director and Principal, Seven Advisory
  • David Doehrmann, Directorate General Markets, Deutsche Bundesbank
  • Charles Hyde, Head of Asset Allocation, NZ Super
  • Laurent Maurin, Senior Advisor, Economics Department, European Investment Bank
  • Stephanie Weston, Head of Asset Allocation and Strategy, Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia

Agenda

Day one – 2 March 2022

Session I: Global macroeconomic outlook (14:00 – 15:15 SGT)

Topics for discussion:
• The post-Covid-19 macroeconomic landscape (US, Europe and China)
• Prospects for regional growth
• Fiscal and monetary policy responses to market volatility, inflationary pressures and high interest rates
• Geopolitical developments (China-US relations, regional stability and multilateral agendas)

Speakers:
Erik Berglöf, Chief Economist, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
Li Cui, Chief Economist, Managing Director and Head of Macro Research, China Construction Bank International
Laurent Maurin, Senior Advisor, Economics Department, European Investment Bank
Andrea Goldstein, Senior Economist, Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development

Moderator:
Elliot Hentov, Head of Policy Research, Global Macro team, State Street Global Advisors

Opening remarks by Kevin Anderson, Senior Managing Director, Head of Investments in Asia Pacific, State Street Global Advisors

Session II: Asset allocation insights (15:30 – 16:45 SGT)

Topics for discussion:
• Macro to market views – the outlook for major asset classes and adjusting strategic asset allocations
• Downside protection in equites – tactical versus strategic solutions
• The evolving role of fixed income in reserves management
• Managing inflation challenges
• Prospects for private market investments

Speakers:
Chris Chan, CIO, Public Markets, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Dr Daniela Klingebiel, Manager, Reserve Advisory and Management Partnership (RAMP), World Bank
Stephanie Weston, Head of Asset Allocation and Strategy, Health Employees Superannuation Trust Australia

Moderator: Michele Barlow, Head of Strategy & Research, APAC, Multi Asset Class Solutions, State Street Global Advisors

Day two – 3 March 2022

Session III: Post-COP26 assessments and the impact on sovereign investors (14:00 – 15:15 SGT)

Topics for discussion:
• What did COP26 deliver and how might progress impact sovereign investors?
• How are official institutions integrating ESG into investment frameworks and decision-making processes?
• What are the drivers for common ESG frameworks?

Speakers:
Ivan Faiella, Coordinator, Climate Change and Sustainability Hub, Banca d’Italia
Dr Pushkala Ratan, Climate Finance- Asia Lead, Financial Institutions Group, International Finance Corporation
Yeo Lian Sim, Vice Chair, Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures / Special Adviser on Diversity, Singapore Exchange
Michael Zimonyi, Policy and External Affairs Director, IFRS Foundation

 

Moderator:
Richard Lacaille, Global Head of ESG, State Street Global Advisors

Opening remarks by Kevin Anderson, Senior Managing Director, Head of Investments in Asia Pacific, State Street Global Advisors

Session IV: Greening the financial system and climate risk strategies (15:30 – 16:45 SGT)

Topics for discussion:
• How climate change is being implemented into risk portfolios
• Addressing ESG factors in mandates and asset allocation policies
• European Central Bank perspectives in managing risk and mobilising capital for green and low-carbon investments

Speakers:
Mary Delahunty, Managing Director and Principal, Seven Advisory
Dr David Döhrmann, Sustainable Finance Adviser, Directorate General Markets, Deutsche Bundesbank
Kim Chong, Head, Risk Management and Compliance, Hong Kong Monetary Authority
Charles Hyde, Head of Asset Allocation, NZ Super

Moderator:
Carlo Funk, EMEA Head of ESG Investment Strategy, State Street Global Advisors

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This meeting will be conducted under the OMFIF Rules.

*Note: when registering you will be automatically enrolled for all four sessions.

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