Pension Forum - Managing Risk in Pensions Today and Tomorrow
Schedule:
Time | Topic | Presenter |
8:00-9:00 | Hot Breakfast Buffet | |
9:00-10:15 | Pension Plan Funding | Julianna Spiropoulos, Aon Hewitt Ryal Welsh, Aon Hewitt |
10:15-10:30 | Networking Break | |
10:30-11:45 | Pension Plan Funding | Julianna Spiropoulos, Aon Hewitt Ryal Welsh, Aon Hewitt |
12:00-1:15 | Lunch | |
1:15 – 2:30 | Pension Plan Governance Rules and Implementation | David Mulyk, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance Chris Brown, Alberta Local Authorities Pension Plan Corp. |
2:30 - 2:45 | Networking Break | |
2:45 – 4:00 | Pension Plan Communications | Karen Hall, T E Wealth Brenda Mullen, Belay Advisory |
Pension Plan Funding - J Spiropoulos, Aon Hewitt and R Welsh, Aon Hewitt
This session will address a range of funding related topics, including the linkage between funding and investment policies, the importance of asset liability management (ALM) studies, experience studies, a Statement of Investment Policies & Guidelines (SIP&G), risk frameworks, funding reviews and other strategies to support the long-term sustainability of pension plans and the mitigation of risk.
Pension Plan Governance Rules and Implementation – D Mulyk, Alberta Treasury Board and Finance and C Brown, Alberta Local Authorities Pension Plan Corp.
This session will provide an overview of best pension plan governance practices, including resources available through CAPSA (Canadian Association of Pension Supervisory Authorities) and the Employment Pensions Plan Act. The presenters will also discuss strategies which go beyond the written rules to identify how to navigage some of the real challenges of pension governance which comes with managing pension plans.
Pension Plan Communications - K Hall, T E Wealth and B Mullen, Belay Advisory
This session will cover the importance of communications to properly manage risk for all types of workplace pension plans, including the roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders, the challenges posed by financial awareness and pension literacy, plus the need for better education and engagement of plan members.