The International Investment Funds Association (IIFA) Conference 2022

*IIFA Member Event Only

Investment Management in a Changing World

We are delighted to welcome you to the 35th International Investment Funds Association (IIFA) Conference returning live in London on October 24 to 26, 2022. This annual gathering will provide association representatives from around the world with the opportunity to discuss the key challenges impacting the investment management industry today.

The IIFA 2022 Conference will be hosted in London. One of the world’s most famous cities, London is a centre for everything from fashion to finance, politics to pop music, and monarchy to media – and it’s been at the heart of English history for thousands of years. The City of London is a historic financial district, home to both the Stock Exchange and the Bank of England. London is a fast-paced, high-tech city that’s always looking to the future, but it’s the mix of old and new that gives London much of its charm. You’ll have the opportunity to explore more through our social programmes.

This year’s event will be the first carbon neutral IIFA conference.  We will be implementing small adjustments throughout the event to reduce our carbon footprint whilst also working with Climate Partner to offset emissions by supporting carbon offset projects.

We are looking forward to welcoming you back in person to the conference, social programme and to the post-conference tour in Windsor. We know that this will be a memorable event and we can’t wait to seeing you in London!

*IIFA Member Only Event

Monday, 24 October

11:00-12:00 Conference Committee - UN Ballroom

13:00-14:00 International Regulatory Affairs Working Committee - UN Ballroom

14:30-15:30 Pensions Working Committee - UN Ballroom

15:30-16:30 IIFA Board Meeting - UN Ballroom

19:00-21:00 Dinner at Four Seasons - Trinity Square (IIFA Members only)

Tuesday, 25 October

08:00-09:00 Registration and Networking Breakfast

09:00-09:30 Opening Remarks

Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, The Investment Association

Theme One: Global Macro Trends

09:30-10:00 Keynote Speech - A Changing World

Keynote: Hugh Gimber, Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management

10:00-10:15 Break

10:15-11:15 Panel: Pandemics, Geo-Politics & Investor Expectations: Macro themes in investment management

Moderator: Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, The Investment Association

Panellists:

• Dominique DePreneuf, Director General, AFG 
• Hugh Gimber, Global Market Strategist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
• Nike Trost, Wholesale Buyside - Head of Department, Asset Management, Funds and Pensions Market Analysis and Policy at Financial Conduct Authority
• Eric Pan, President & CEO, The Investment Company Institute

Theme Two: Changing Investor Trends

11:15-12:15 Panel: The Future Investor: Changing demographics and expectations of tomorrow’s retail investors

Moderator: Eric Pan, President & CEO, The Investment Company Institute

Panellists:

• Anne Macey, Global Head of Public Affairs, Natixis
• Therese Chambers, Director of Consumer Investments, FCA
• Tajinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, IOSCO
• Iris van de Looij, Director General, DUFAS

12:15-12:30 Official Photo Session

12:30-14:00 Lunch

14:00 - 14:30 Panel: The Role of Investment Funds to Make Our Pension Systems More Sustainable and Adequate

Moderator: Claude Kremer, Founding Partner, Arendt & Medernach

Panellists:

• Sarah Holden PHD, Senior Director, Retirement & Investor Research, Investment Company Institute (ICI)
• Bernard Delbecque PhD, Senior Director, Economics & Research, EFAMA

Theme Three: Sustainability & Responsible Investing

14:30-15:00 Keynote Speech - Voluntary Carbon Market

• Katya Gorbatiouk, Head of Funds, Primary Capital Markets, London Stock Exchange

15:00-15:15 Break

15:15-16:15 Panel: Sustainability and Responsible Investing: Major themes and trends

Moderator: Sally Wong, CEO, HKIFA

Panellists:

• Valentín Galardi, Chairman, Argentine Mutual Funds Association
• Venkatesh Narasinganallore Srinivasan, CEO Association of Mutual Funds in India
• Fredrik Nordström, CEO, Swedish Investment Fund Association

16:15-17:00 IIFA Annual General Meeting - UN Ballroom

17:00-17:30 IIFA Board Meeting - UN Ballroom

18:30-22:30 Gala Dinner at Mansion House

 Wednesday, 26 October

08:00-09:00 Networking Breakfast

09.00-09:15 Day Two Welcome

Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, The Investment Association

Theme Four: Regulatory Trends

09:15-09:30 Keynote Speech - The Future of Global Financial Regulations

• Tajinder Singh, Deputy Secretary General, IOSCO

09:30-09:45 Keynote Speech

• Sheila Nicoll, Head of Public Policy, Schroders

09:45-10:45 Panel: Global Regulatory Trends in Investment Management: Alignment, regionalisation or national?

Moderator: Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, The Investment Association

Panellists:

• Jose Carlos Doherty, CEO, Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (ANBIMA)
• Paul Bourque, President and CEO, Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC)
• Pat Lardner, Chief Executive, Irish Funds
• Birgitte Søgaard Holm, Director for Investment, Finance Denmark

10:45-11:00 Break

11:00-12:00 Panel: Financial Stability and Funds: Liquidity management and new strategies

Moderator: Tanguy van de Werve, Director General, European Fund and Asset Management Association (EFAMA)

Panellists:

• Lee Foulger, Director, Financial Stability Strategy & Risk, Bank of England
• Mhairi Jackson, Manager, Funds & Asset Management Policy, UK FCA
• Dennis Gepp, Senior Vice President, Managing Director & Chief Investment Officer, Federated Hermes
• Alexandre Papadacci, Global Head of Investment Risk and Model Risk, AXA IM

Theme Five: Innovation & Inclusion

12:00-12:40 Case Study: Digitisation and Innovation in Investment Management

• Richard Rouse, Global Head of Asset and Wealth Management, Expand Research & BCG

12:40-14:00 Networking Lunch

14:00-14:20 Investing for the Future: three potential paths for a tech powered UK fund Industry

• Dr Jonathan Lipkin, Director of Policy, Strategy and Innovation, The Investment Association

14:20-15:00 Panel: Global Perspectives on Innovation in Asset Management

Moderator: Gillian Painter, Head of Membership & Engine, The Investment Association

Panellists:

• Ali Hassan, Senior Representative, Europe and North America, Dubai International Financial Centre
• Henk J. Hoogendoorn, Chief Financial Sector Officer, Qatar Financial Centre
• Dr Jonathan Lipkin, Director of Policy, Strategy and Innovation, The Investment Association
• Carmen Wee, CEO, Investment Management Association of Singapore 

15:00-16:00 Talent of Tomorrow: Next Gen industry employees and keeping the industry attractive to new talent

Moderator: Iris van de Looij, Director General, Dutch Fund and Asset Management Association (DUFAS) 

• Karis Stander, Director of Culture, Talent & Inclusion, MD, Investment20/20 
• Elliott Stott-Briggs, Senior Manager, PwC London
• Olivia Fox, Manager – Workforce Strategy & Culture, PwC London
• Shahanaz Akther, Operational Controls Oversight Analyst, Aviva Investors
• Darrell Sharpe, Junior Sovereign Analyst in Emerging Markets Debt, Aviva Investors

16:00-16:10 Presentation: The 36th Annual IIFA Conference 2023

16:10-16:30 Closing Remarks

Chris Cummings, Chief Executive, The Investment Association

19:00-21:30 Dinner Reception (IIFA Members only)

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Saturday 22 October to Monday, 24 October

Individual transfers from London Airports to Four Seasons London at Ten Trinity Square

Tuesday, 25 October - Discover London

08:45 Tower of London tour

10:45 Walking tour: Parliament Square - Westminster Abbey - St James Park - Buckingham Palace - St James Palace - Horse Guards Parade - Downing Street - Tothill St

12:30 Lunch at Smiths Bar & Grill

14:35 Thames Cruise from Westminster Pier to Greenwich Pier

16:35 Arrive back at Four Seasons

18:00 Gala dinner at Mansion House

23:00 Arrive back at Four Seasons

Wednesday, 26 October - Discover London 

09:45 Backstage tour at Royal Opera House

11:30 Foodie Market tour

14:30 Guided tour at Tate Modern

16:30 Arrive back at Four Seasons

18:15 Dinner at Hidden Heddon

22:15 Arrive back at Four Seasons

Hotel Reservations - Discounted Rates Available:

The IIFA Conference 2022 is pleased to offer you a special discounted rate of:

• £350 per night for a Queen Executive room at the Hilton DoubleTree (7 Pepys St, London, EC3N 4AF)
• Please contact the IA events team who can secure the discount for you: events@theia.org

A limited number of rooms at the hotel have been blocked for delegates attending the conference. Please remember that the cost of accommodation at the Hilton DoubleTree is not included in the delegate registration fee and must be paid directly to the hotel.

Hotel room rates are in Pound Sterling + VAT must be added for all delegates.

Thursday, 27 October

Tour: Windsor

Windsor is situated on the south bank of the River Thames opposite Eton. Windsor is famous for its royal connections and is steeped in the pageantry and history of the royal family.

You'll discover a lively town in a glorious riverside location with great shopping, restaurants and Windsor Castle - an official royal residence and the largest and oldest occupied castle in the world.

Attire: Comfortable and casual. Good walking shoes are recommended and please bring a rain coat

09:00 Departure: Transfer from Four Seasons to Windsor

10:45 Windsor Castle tour

11:00 Changing of Guards at Windsor Castle

12:00 Steam Boat Experience

13:15 Afternoon Tea at Castle Hotel and Horse & Carriage Experience

15:05 Walking tour of Windsor

16:25 Arrive at Fairmont, Windsor Park

19:15 Dinner at The Loch & The Tyne by Adam Handling - a sustainable British restaurant

22:10 Arrive at Fairmont, Windsor Park

Friday, 28 October

Tour: Windsor Castle

Windsor Castle is the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. It is open to visitors throughout the year.

Founded by William the Conqueror in the 11th century, it has since been the home of 39 monarchs.

Attire: Comfortable and casual. Solid walking shoes are recommended and please bring a rain coat

09:15 Transfer from Fairmont Hotel, Windsor Park

09:30 Windsor Castle - Guided Tour

11:30 Leisurely stroll taking in local sights

12:00 Lunch at The Boatman

13:45 Transfer back to Fairmont Windsor Park

For those who intend to travel home Friday evening, transfer to Heathrow airport will be arranged.