We were delighted to host an exclusive dinner in partnership with Quinbrook and EY, to explore the evolving role of private markets in UK Defined Contribution (DC) pensions and the opportunities presented by the energy transition.
As the Mansion House Accord signals a step-change for DC schemes, unlocking long-term capital for UK growth and sustainable projects, trustees and providers are navigating a new investment landscape. This curated evening brought together DC decision-makers, regulators, and investment leaders for a series of insightful conversations, paired with a fine dining experience.
Who was this event open to?
This event was open for DC master trusts and independent advisers.
Location: EY head office, 1 More London Pl, London SE1 2AF
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18:00-18:30 |
Welcome and networking drinks |
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18:30-18:45 |
Introduction and scene setting |
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18:45-19:15 |
Starter - Mansion House Accord: unlocking opportunities for DC schemes |
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19:15-20:00 |
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20:00-20:30 |
Dessert - Strengthening DC governance: implementing private market investments with member outcomes in mind |
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20:30-21:00 |
Final commentary & networking nightcap |
Sponsor
Quinbrook is a specialist investment manager focused exclusively on the infrastructure needed to drive the energy transition. Led and managed by a senior team of energy industry professionals, Quinbrook is an accomplished asset creator and business builder that conceives, develops, constructs, and operates a diverse array of innovative infrastructure projects and growth platforms.
Venue Partner
EY provides both trustees and corporates with an end-to-end service across a pension scheme’s life from benefit design to risk transfer solutions. We bring the expertise of our covenant consultants and pensions consultants together to our clients, cultivating a partnership to co-create the right solution for corporates or trustees and their pension schemes.
Speakers
Jenny Paul, Lead Investment Consultant, The Pensions Regulator
Jenny Paul is a Lead Investment Consultant at The Pensions Regulator, specialising in Defined Contribution (DC) and Master Trust schemes within the Market Oversight team. In this role, she monitors investment trends and evaluates the risks and challenges facing pension schemes.
Before joining TPR, Jenny spent over a decade as an Investment Consultant advising trustees and employers on pension investment strategies, with an emphasis on DC and Master Trust arrangements. She is a CFA Charterholder.
Marija Simpraga, Co-head of Real Assets, The Peoples Pension
Marija Simpraga is Co-Head of Real Assets at People’s Partnership, leading strategy and research across infrastructure and real estate. She specialises in portfolio structuring and manager selection, working closely with internal teams and stakeholders to deliver robust, value-driven solutions aligned with long-term investment objectives.
Prior to People’s Partnership, Marija worked at Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM), where she oversaw LGIM’s view formation and thought leadership on infrastructure investment opportunities, as well as contributing to fund strategy and the development of new investment products. Marija graduated with an MSc from London School of Economics and was awarded CFA charter in 2016.
Mark Burrows, Managing Director, Quinbrook
Mark is responsible for investor engagement, liaison and project management of capital-raising programmes. He has 19 years of experience in the institutional funds management and finance sectors. Before joining Quinbrook, Mark was a Director and Head of Institutional Capital at Foresight Group between 2008 –2016. At Foresight, he led institutional fundraising efforts, successfully raising US$600mn from 20 limited partners and co-investors, which helped to transition Foresight from a retail-funded manager to an institutionally funded business.
Prior to Foresight, he worked as a Prime Brokerage Analyst at Goldman Sachs and before then, as a business development executive at Invicta Capital. He holds a BA (Hons) in Economics and French Studies from Oxford Brookes University.
Paul Kitson, Pensions Consultant Leader, EY
With a career spanning over two decades, Paul has been at the forefront of some of the UK’s largest and most innovative pension transactions and strategy projects. He is often sought after for his insights and is a commentator and presenter on pension-related topics. Additionally, Paul serves as an Actuarial Expert Witness and an Independent Longevity Specialist.
Rosalind Smith-Maxwell, Senior Director, Quinbrook
Ms Smith-Maxwell has successfully advised on more than 4 GW of renewable energy power projects including onshore wind, solar and biomass technologies. Her clean technology expertise includes behind the meter storage and battery manufacture technologies. Rosalind was a Vice President at Fieldstone Private Capital Group between 2015 and 2020, where she focused on transactions located in Europe and Africa. Prior to joining Fieldstone, she was at Climate Change Capital for seven and a half years. She holds a BSc in Genetics from the University of Edinburgh, and was called to the Bar in 2009, after being awarded the Jules Thorn scholarship by Middle Temple.
Host
David Brown, Senior Director & Training Lead, Pensions for Purpose
David Brown has worked in the pension and financial services industry for over 35 years and has both UK and international experience. As well as being Senior Director & Training Lead at Pensions for Purpose, David is an accredited professional pension trustee.
David has broad investment, risk management and operational experience across both defined benefit and defined contribution schemes with a particular interest in environment, social and governance (ESG), and climate change. He holds the CFA Certificate in ESG Investing as well as being a Fellow of the Pensions Management Institute.
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