What the members and guests enjoyed most and/or consider a benefit to attending the meeting…
Openness due to Chatham House Rule. Not just hearing ‘sales pitches’ like we get at other conferences Listening to experts in their fields. All very passionate about how they feel pensions and all from different points of view – EXCELLENT Up-to-date understanding of thinking across the industry on key issues (breadth of attendees) Talks given by Belden Menkus and Claire Turner Very thought provoking – especially Belden Menkus and his views and particularly relevant in companies – although some companies don’t take a step back and look in – doing this every now and then helps!! Diversity of opinions/views presented in the conference Learning new aspects across the industry Feel very much like a learner but enjoying it all as so many aspects of business and pensions Varied topics, range of attendees, Overnight stay/dinner Excellent dialogue & networking Networking Belden Menkus – Fantastic Different, wide ranging topics Panel Session & Speakers Friday sessions Investment panel & Belden Good speakers Collective retirement savings discussion (Henry Tapper) Pace of Change (Belden Menkus) Variety of speakers Belden’s “change” session Panel Session Centre for ageing better “6 stable income” presentations and panel Belden Menkus – Great dynamic presentation, thought provoking Ability to network and talk Speed of change talk Investment Solutions talk Networking Refreshing insight to matters affecting our business New ideas Meeting peers Diverse and interesting Consumer perspective Networking with industry colleagues
