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Recording: Using top-down scenario analysis approaches to inform investment, risk assessment and strategy

As part of the A4S Pensions Deep Dive series, this virtual session explores how some pension schemes and their investment teams are adopting bespoke scenario analysis approaches to address some of the shortfalls of a more traditional approach.

We examine how top-down, narrative and other model approaches are being integrated into investment decision-making processes, informing asset allocation, enhancing risk assessment, and supporting long-term strategic planning.

With panel experts from Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), Norges Bank Investment Management and Baillie Gifford, the session is designed for the global pension sector to provide practical steps to ensuring scenario analysis better reflects real-world complexity.

By watching this deep dive, you will:

  • Learn how to use top-down and narrative scenarios to inform investment decisions, including asset allocation and risk management.
  • Understand how insights from these bespoke scenario analysis are informing engagement strategies, capital deployment, and long-term planning.

Speakers        

  • Mirko Cardinale, Head of Investment Strategy, USS IM
  • Christopher Wright, Head of ESG Risk Monitoring, Norges Bank Investment Management
  • Caroline Cook, Head of Climate, Baillie Gifford
  • Kerry King, Executive Director of Capital Markets, Accounting for Sustainability

DECISION USEFUL CLIMATE SCENARIOS WEBINAR

Watch Mark Cliffe, co-author of the 'No Time to Lose' report, present on the challenges of current scenario modelling and how to use scenario narratives in order to be decision-useful. 

Q&A: A narrative approach to climate scenario analysis at USS

A Q&A with Mirko Cardinale, Head of Investment Strategy, discussing USS’s narrative-focused approach and how it is helping to shape investment strategy and decision making.

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