Investments Institute

Monday, April 22 - Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZ

 

Navigating in today’s constrained global environment requires knowledge of the latest trends and an understanding of the options available to your fund. This year’s institute will reflect upon the historical influencers of investment decisions, discuss strategies for navigating in today’s world as well as provide take-home considerations for what you will face tomorrow. In addition to economic and legislative updates, you will also discuss up-to-the minute topics and terminology from today’s headlines.

Session Schedule/Handouts

Key Takeaways

  • Obtain access to perspectives from industry experts
  • Hear from your peers on what other funds are doing
  • Take home an outlook on the global economy as well as capital markets.
  • Learn the latest perspectives and thoughts regarding investment approaches.
  • Understand your portfolio’s objectives and ways to get the greatest return.

Session Topics

  • A Global Economic Outlook
  • Asset Allocation: How Did We Get Here?
  • Return Assumptions: 2013
  • Hybrid Plans: Impact on Investment Strategy and Return Assumptions
  • Globalization: What Does It Mean?
  • From the Headlines: Investment Jargon Explained
  • New Approaches in a Constrained Environment
  • Rational Decision Making: An Overview of Behavioral Finance
  • Attention to Details Matters 
  • Update on the Changing Role of the Consultant
  • What Is the Fix for Fixed Income?
  • Active Versus Passive Management
  • Infrastructure Investing

Registration Includes

  • Three continental breakfasts
  • Lunch
  • Networking reception 
  • Comprehensive take-home materials
  • Beverage breaks

Continuing Education Credit

The 2013 Investments Institute has been submitted for approval from the CFA and IMCA. For more information please contact Monica Petts at (262) 373-7757 or monicap@ifebp.org.

 

Hotel Information

Arizona Biltmore

Please contact the Arizona Biltmore Hotel @ 800-950-0086 for new reservations and changes. Rooms and rate based on availability.

Who Should Attend

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Levels
  • Trustees from both multiemployer and public sector plans
  • Those involved in setting or assisting in developing investment policy
  • Key decision makers
  • Managerial staff with recommendation authority

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Registration Information
  Member Non Member

Through 3/11/2013 $1,230.00 $1,455.00
After 3/11/2013 $1,430.00 $1,655.00
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