ALFI Global Asset Management Conference

The EU needs stronger, more competitive financial markets. This is what the Savings and Investments Union seeks to achieve. The EU’s fragmented capital markets hinder both savers and businesses, pushing investments abroad and limiting job creation and economic growth. The goal is to improve citizens’ access to capital markets, thereby increasing their wealth and well-being, and give more financing opportunities to businesses. Key priorities include removing barriers to market integration and making supervision more efficient and harmonised.

The session will consider the profound changes that are in progress in relation to both corporate governance and regulation around the world. It will look at the implications of the trends for the conduct of firms and institutional investors, and the way in which divergent political pressures will influence the direction of future corporate governance and regulatory developments in Europe and elsewhere.

This expert panel will delve into the evolving landscape of investment products designed to support pension systems, with a particular focus on the role of Pillar One, Pillar Two, and Pillar Three and the broader Savings and Investments Union. Panellists will explore how these three key pillars of pension provision intersect with current and future investment trends, and how they impact the design, delivery, and sustainability of pension products. Discussions will cover the regulatory frameworks shaping pension funds, the increasing demand for sustainable and flexible investment strategies, and the implications of demographic shifts on pension fund performance. Attendees will gain valuable insights into innovative investment solutions, the role of private savings in supporting public pension systems, and the challenges and opportunities in ensuring long-term financial security for retirees across Europe.