Programme

Programme

Programme

08:00

Registration and breakfast

09:00

Chairperson's opening remarks

09:10

Asset management in the official sector: a governance perspective

  • Management of foreign reserves and government pension fund global
  • Considerations when setting mandate and objectives
  • Importance of developing sound and responsive governance structures
  • Establishing accountability and transparency 

10:00

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration in sovereign portfolios

  • Principles for a responsible investment framework
  • How does ESG translate into an investment theme
  • Trends in investing in green bonds
  • Incorporating ESG criteria’s into investment portfolios

10:40

Networking Break

11:10

Investment in tech start-ups: new investment for sovereigns?

  • Is tech the new trend for investment
  • What are the risks with investing in tech start-ups? 
  • How to manage the risk of new investments 
11:50

Changing macro-economic environment 

  • Dealing with slowdown of economic growth
  • Adapting strategy to increase yield in a low return environment
  • Implication of shifting dynamics in global trade 
  • How have sovereign wealth funds shifted their asset allocation? 
12:30

Lunch
13:30

Case study: Egypt’s new approach to managing sovereign wealth 

  • Changing framework of Egypt’s investing 
  • Adopting a free float exchange regime
  • New sovereign wealth fund in Egypt
  • Outlook and expectation for the future
14:10

Geo-political risk management

  • How is geo-political tension impacting investment strategies and portfolio management
  • Managing the risks of geo-political issues.
  • Building resilience in the age of instability 
14:40

Networking break
15:00

Working groups

This session will elaborate on the earlier sessions. Participants will join the group focused on the topic of their choice that will be led by an expert speaker. At the end, leaders will share summaries of their discussions in the plenary.

Discussion themes: 

What is the potential of investing in technology and renewable energy?

What does it take to effectively manage geo-politics?

Is ESG a risk mitigation tool or a means to enhance returns?

What are the new asset allocation strategies for sovereign investors?
15:50

Panel discussion: Outlook for portfolio diversification in 2020

  • Rebalancing asset allocation
  • Managing risk when diversifying portfolios
  • Diversifying fixed income portfolios
16:40

Chairperson’s closing remarks
16:50

Networking reception