The cloud of COVID has transformed the due diligence process. What are the observations to date from the asset owners and the consultants during this period?

TCorp is nearly four years into a transformational journey toward a risk-based total portfolio approach. With very strong client alignment and without the need to give regard to peer portfolios or be subject to a material profit motive, TCorp has arguably higher ability to leverage several comparative advantages.

Investors are increasingly looking at integrating sustainability considerations beyond equities. Historically, the integration of sustainability has referred to the application of data and ratings to the investment process. However, given the prominence of the SDGs and greater expectations of the members, what should a deeper level of integration incorporate?

As ESG integration gains prominence investors are discerning on greenwashing. While the popular ESG narrative has virtuous intentions in many cases it falls short as exposure to the highly priced FAANGS dominates the portfolio.

The Your Future Your Super (YFYS) reforms will re-shape the superannuation industry from a structural, investment and outcomes perspective. In this digital break-out session the investment community comes together in a safe environment to discuss their views on YFYS.

The pandemic has accelerated the speed of change, and investors need to respond. Alongside the investment market challenges and opportunities, investors will need to contend with four key themes, purpose, adapting to change, regulatory policy, mobility and culture.

The impact of the pandemic both on financial markets and individuals has been immense. The issue of mental health and anxiety is a societal problem amplified by COVID-19 that requires collaboration by super funds, insurers and employers. What training and resources are available to reduce the stigma of mental health and improve workplaces?

As the global community reimagines a world post the pandemic there are many new catalysts for innovation – across all aspects of our lives. This session uncovers the characteristics of disrupters, how they collaborate and access capital to spawn future industries and companies that will be both profitable and sustainable in the new world order.

The impact of the pandemic on real estate has had a great shock on many sectors. The financial stress has already started to shift from tenants to property owners and their lenders. How people work, live, and play has likely changed forever.

Applying materiality to ESG ratings can improve the accuracy for forecasting returns. What are the data challenges of quantifying ESG and determining materiality?

The omnipotent central bank narrative has taken hold. Is this a permanent feature of the investing environment where fundamentals, like economic growth, inflation and real interest rates no longer matter?