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San Francisco Morning Research Seminar Agenda
The Challenge of Global Integration
- Adding Value Internationally
- A New View of Risk and Return
- The Essence of Strategic Partnering
Agenda:
8:15 – 8:45 Continental breakfast
8:45 – 9:00 Introduction
9:00 – 10:00 Adding Value in the Face of Change
Speaker: Peter Rathjens, Chief Investment Officer, Arrowstreet
Capital
Abstract: The focus of international managers is shifting from identifying
attractive countries to identifying attractive sectors. We examine the
ongoing importance of countries as a decision by active managers, as well
as the benefits of combining both countries and sectors in a single, integrated
approach.
10:00 – 10:45 A New View of Risk and Return
Speaker: John Campbell, Director of Research, Arrowstreet Capital
and Professor of Applied Economics, Harvard University
Abstract: Predictable movements in stock returns and risks have
far-reaching implications for benchmark allocations to equities, for the
decision between active and passive management, and for the strategies
and risk control of international active managers.
10:45 – 11:15 Break
11:15 – 12:00 Plan Sponsor View in International Equity:
Speaker: Mary Cottrill, Senior Principal Investment Officer, CalPERS
Abstract: After the decision to allocate assets to international
equities, a number of policy and implementation issues remain. We
discuss some of the current issues facing clients and how active managers
can help clients think about and ultimately decide these issues.
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch
R.S.V.P. : Kevin Taube at (617) 547-9999 x216
Venue: The Westin, St. Francis Hotel
335 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
(415) 774-0161
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