The LSE Global Pensions Programme had an evolutionary structure, building upon key pensions concepts through the latest global developments. This fourth edition disseminated the latest academic research with practical applications throughout the three and a half-day programme.

Participants experienced  expert-led sessions from internationally renowned academics and senior practitioners and policy specialists, with extensive expertise in pensions research and practice.

The LSE Global Pensions Programme was hosted by the London School of Economics and Political Science, in association with Santander Asset Management. The programme was designed in collaboration with Novaster. More about the organisers

Details of the previous programmes
Key themes addressed included: 
  • How large pensions funds invest
  • What levels of coverage and reduction of old-age poverty are being applied/implemented in a variety of case studies, with special reference to Latin America
  • New pensions funds investment styles
  • Longevity risks in the management of pensions funds
  • Advances in new disciplines of behavioural economics  applied to pensions funds
  • New fundamentals of investing - social responsibility criteria, corporate governance, and the development of voluntary pension savings or pension systems in OECD countries and other regional groups
  •  The role of individuals' pension choices
  • Global comparative best practice in pensions policies.