Does Retirement Have a Future?

Miami, Florida
February 5-7, 2012

World Pension Forum will examine whether America's public pension system is — or is not — in deep crisis. Is underfunding a legitimate issue, or is politics mostly driving the debate? Amid all the noise, how is retirement already being transformed?

How can portfolio performance stay ahead of the actuarial tables? Do private equity and hedge funds provide the solutions?

What are the most up-to-date trends in private equity and hedge funds? Can alternative assets, including commodities, infrastructure, real estate, and distress, save assumed rates of return, and in the bargain save retirement? Should we be seeking solutions in even greater investment in emerging markets, including countries beyond the BRICs, including Vietnam, South Africa, and — dare we say it — Cuba?

To answer the questions about the future of retirement, we promise to look at alternatives around the world. It is time to get ahead of the curve.