Welcome to Pensions: An International Journal

Pensions is guided by its highly respected Editors and an eminent and truly international Editorial Board and is the definitive journal for all pensions professionals concerned with the day-to-day practice of pensions administration, law, compliance and investment.

Free online issue

2008 Volume 13
Four issues per volume
ISSN: 1478-5315
EISSN: 1750-208X

Editor:
Robin Ellison, UK

Pensions publishes in each quarterly issue detailed briefings, analyses and updates which are of direct relevance to practitioners working in the field, while meeting the highest intellectual standards.

Conferences

Private Equity Summit
September 7-8, 2008
The Phoenician - Scottsdale, Arizona

The 2008 Private Equity Summit is specifically geared towards institutional investors who are looking to further their knowledge of current trends in private equity. The Summit will explore the most effective strategies for a variety of investment vehicles and will tackle relevant topics such as private equity portfolio theory, private equity buyouts in emerging markets, real estate opportunities and pitfalls, alternative investments, international investing and more.

For further information visit us online at www.opalgroup.net, or contact us via email at marketing@opalgroup.net or call 212.532.9898 x241.

European CLO/CDO and Structured Product Summit
October 22-24, 2008
Fairmont Monte Carlo-Monte Carlo, Monaco

Opal is proud to present our 7th Annual European CLO/CDO & Structured Products Summit. This event is designed to familiarize institutional investors with the world of collateral debt securities in the European markets while providing a forum where the broker/dealers, rating agencies, lawyers and accountants can learn new techniques to maximize profits in this lucrative area of Asset-Backed Finance. An in-depth review of recent regulatory changes, as well as rating agency methodology, legal, tax and structural considerations will provide attendees with the tools necessary to stay one step ahead of the curve. The conference will serve as a opportunity for meaningful dialogue to occur that addresses concerns regarding this dynamic segment of the market.

For helpful information on Monaco visit www.visitmonaco.com

See further information on the web at: www.opalgroup.net/conferencehtml/2008/

To register, visit us online at: www.opalgroup.net, email us at: marketing@opalgroup.net or call us at 212-532-9898 x241

2008 SPS Conferences

July 10:
SPS Sustainable Alpha Returns for Pension Funds, London
September 2:
SPS Alternative Investing for Pension Funds, London
September 11:
SPS Investment Strategies for Pension Funds, London
September 30:
SPS Investment Strategies for Pension Funds, Helsinki
October 16:
SPS 16th Annual Property Investment Strategies for Pension Funds, London
November 6:
SPS Current Investment Issues for Pension Funds, London
November 20:
SPS Balancing Risk and Reward Strategies for Pension Funds, Manchester

For further details and a personal invitation (a limited number of complimentary places are available to approved pension funds) please contact Trevor Cook at: