Investment Conference 2026

Productive finance involves investing in long-term assets that support economic growth, innovation and the transition to a more sustainable economy. Pension schemes have an increasing range of opportunities available, but achieving the best outcomes requires careful selection and implementation. We explore how schemes can navigate the choices available, balancing return objectives, member outcomes and ESG considerations throughout the investment journey.

As run-on becomes an increasingly popular endgame destination, trustees are weighing how much risk to take in pursuit of additional value while maintaining a relentless focus on benefit security. Patrick Race, with Simon True (Clara Pensions), Lisa Purdy (Capital Cranfield) and Steve Hodder (LCP) will explore the options available and discuss what an ambitious, but still safe, run-on portfolio might look like.

As pension schemes face increasingly diverse endgame options, how should ESG and social impact considerations influence decisions on run-on, buyout and fiduciary management? This session explores whether pension capital can deliver both member security and positive societal outcomes, and how trustees can balance these objectives within their fiduciary responsibilities.