What We Do Insights Culture History Products & Services LOGIN | SIGN UP ENG | FR WALES 10 – 11 SEPTEMBER 2015 LGC Investment Summit Now in its 27th year, the LGC Investment Summit will provide critical insight into the ongoing debate about the future investment of pension funds in UK Local Government. MFS’ Mike Cantara, Senior Managing Director & Madeline Forrester, Managing Director, UK Institutional Business will deliver an overview on the power of active management. PAST EVENTS TYPE ALL MFS HOSTED INDUSTRY SPONSORED WEBCAST LOCATION ALL EUROPE CANADA ASIA UNITED STATES ORDER BY: MOST RECENT OLDEST FIRST TORQUAY 27 – 28 AUGUST 2015 i3 Asset Allocation Forum 2015 An independent platform for institutional investors and asset owners to be kept abreast of global thought leadership, latest ideas, academic research and best practices. This year's forum endeavoured to focus on investment decision-making, it's trade-offs and how that can contribute to a more resilient portfolio. MUSKOKA 12 – 14 AUGUST 2015 Canadian Investment Review: Risk Management Conference Plan sponsors, academics and practitioners gathered to hear views on the key risks facing pension investors as well as practical tools and solutions for managing them. Attendees heard from leading experts about risks that are often overlooked and how to effectively manage these. NEW YORK 13 – 14 JULY 2015 Institutional Investor: Redefining Fixed Income This Forum examined the Fixed Income trend and how some investors are relying less on indexes, core strategies, and other longer-duration US bond positions and instead using funds to increase exposure to other parts of the fixed income market that better hedge a potential rising interest rate environment. LONDON 9 JULY 2015 MFS LGPS Conference Leading industry experts focused on understanding the new public sector pension framework and the lessons that can be learned from the trends emerging from other areas of the pension industry. CHICAGO 24 – 26 JUNE 2015 Morningstar Investment Conference During the Morningstar Investment Conference, advisors gathered for a series of keynote presentations, breakout sessions and roundtable discussions by some of the best minds in the industry. WEBCAST 23 JUNE 2015 Market Insights: Third Quarter 2015 US economic growth was weak in the first quarter and macro data have been mixed since then. What would we need to see to convince the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year? Europe is improving but could the region ever become an engine of global growth — especially now that China’s economy is decelerating? LONDON 16 – 17 JUNE 2015 Defined Contribution Forum UK Decision-makers from the larger Defined Contribution plans in the United Kingdom, as well as a select number of their peers from Europe and the United States came together to explore the full range of issues which together contribute to an effective DC pension plan. NEW YORK 14 – 16 JUNE 2015 P&I: The Global Future of Retirement Worldwide experts examined the complicated issues surrounding pension financial sustainability and intergenerational equity. Thought leaders considered ideas and insights around how investment innovation and plan design can help drive better outcomes universally. NEW YORK 25 – 27 MAY 2015 Canadian Pension & Benefits Institute Forum 2015 Members from Canada and the US gathered to examine trends and changes that will shape the pension, benefits and investment industry. Erik S. Weisman, Ph.D. discussed global trends, macro concerns and asset valuations. CHICAGO 13 MAY 2015 2nd Annual Midwest Institutional Investor Forum Rob Wilson, Institutional Portfolio Analyst, participated in a panel that discussed why ESG integration is an important consideration for institutional investors, and how it can be woven into the portfolio construction process. 123 UPCOMING EVENTS WALES 10 – 11 SEPTEMBER 2015 LGC Investment Summit Now in its 27th year, the LGC Investment Summit will provide critical insight into the ongoing debate about the future investment of pension funds in UK Local Government. MFS’ Mike Cantara, Senior Managing Director & Madeline Forrester, Managing Director, UK Institutional Business will deliver an overview on the power of active management. WEST SUSSEX 23 SEPTEMBER 2015 Portfolio Adviser Autumn Congress Held at South Lodge Hotel in West Sussex, this event encourages conversation between fund managers and fund buyers, to stimulate discussion between the two groups on current investment themes. MFS’ Jeff McGrew Institutional Equity Portfolio Manager will present the case for combining a fundamental and quantitative research approach to manage different environments. TORONTO 8 OCTOBER 2015 Canadian Alternatives Investing Summit P&I's 2015 Canadian Alternatives Investing Summit is designed to provide pension plan administrators with a unique, educational experience where industry experts and peers share their experience, research and insights. NORDICS 20 – 23 OCTOBER 2015 Alternatives to Alternative Beta Now more than ever investors are focused on constructing the optimal portfolio. But with a spectrum of solutions, how can you identify the right strategy? MFS' Dino Davis, CFA Institutional Portfolio Manager will address the question. Privacy Terms of Use Cookies Policy Contact Us Careers MFS Please note that not all of the securities discussed on this website may be registered or authorised for distribution in every jurisdiction. 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