Agenda

Here's what's scheduled for the event. All times are in BST.

8:25 AM
Registration, networking and coffee
 
8:55 AM
Welcome and Introduction
 
9:00 AM
Chair’s opening remarks
 
9:05 AM
Keynote Address I

The Government’s plans for reform of the UK’s capital markets under the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy

9:25 AM
Keynote Address II

The role of regulation in encouraging investment in the City

9:45 AM
Panel discussion

What is the LSE doing to improve its attractiveness as a listing venue? Has regulatory reform had any significant impact? What else can London do to improve liquidity and change investor mindset to compete with the US and other listing venues?

10:25 AM
Fireside chat

Why do companies still want to list elsewhere (or not at all)? 

10:45 AM
Keynote Address III

The Pensions Investment Review: how will it improve pensions performance while providing additional capital for UK private companies?

11:05 AM
Networking and coffee break
 
11:25 AM
Industry Panel

What are the practical pros and cons of committing more pension fund assets to UK investments? 

12:05 PM
Panel discussion

The continued growth of private markets and the relationship with public markets: why are private markets increasingly attractive to investors and how does this impact public markets? 

12:45 PM
Fireside chat

Developing a pipeline for future IPOs: how can the introduction of PISCES help to bridge the gap between VC and PE investment and a public listing?

1:05 PM
Networking and lunch break
 
2:10 PM
Panel discussion

The changing nature of corporate governance and the relationship between companies and shareholders

2:50 PM
Panel discussion

What impact does the UK culture on executive remuneration have on attracting and retaining talent in the City? What else needs to be done for London to compete on the global stage?

3:20 PM
Networking and afternoon tea
 
3:40 PM
Panel discussion

How much progress has been made in encouraging retail participation in the equity markets? Levelling the playing field with institutional investors.

4:20 PM
Panel Session

Future trends in global markets: the impact of the relaxation of international regulation 

5:00 PM
Chair’s closing remarks
 
5:10 PM
Conference close
 

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