The ConservativeHome Savings, Pensions & Investments Conference took place on Monday 22nd May. This half-day conference featuring government ministers, Conservative politicians, economists and industry leaders – discussed the structural challenges and opportunities facing the country in the coming years, as well as policy solutions, investments, financial education, and digital skills necessary to create a more resilient and prosperous future.
09.05 – Panel discussion: Into the Unknown: navigating economic uncertainty, building financial resilience, and preparing for the future – Our opening panel will discuss how we can improve financial education and digital skills; explore ways to build financial resilience and preparedness for individuals and businesses; and look at the opportunities and challenges presented by emerging technologies. Confirmed speakers:
Dr Gerard Lyons – Chief Economist, Netwealth
Leon Ward – Chief Executive, MyBnk
Rebecca Deegan – Head of Health & Protection, Association of British Insurers
Tom Harrison – Public Affairs Director (Financial Regulation) & ex-Bank of England Analyst
Ed McGuinness – President, Conservatives in the City
10.05 – Ministerial keynote: Andrew Griffith MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury & City Minister, followed by a Q&A session chaired by Mark Wallace, Chief Executive, Total Politics Group
11.05 – Ministerial keynote: Laura Trott MBE MP, Minister for Pensions, followed by a Q&A session chaired by Paul Goodman, Editor of ConservativeHome
12.00 – Conference concludes
You can catch up on all of our conference sessions on-demand via our YouTube channel, or below:
The ConservativeHome Savings, Pensions & Investments Conference was kindly sponsored by: