Pete Flynn

Director
Candela Capital

Pete set up Candela Capital in 2003 to meet the distribution needs of small to mid-sized funds who want a personalised, long-term relationship with a distribution partner. His 25 years' of experience from Pantheon Ventures, InvestorForce, Fleming Asset Management and NM Rothschild & Sons gives him a unique insight into the needs of the institutional investor - be they pension funds, private banks, family offices, insurance companies or fund-of-funds.

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Day 3

Monday, April 9th, 2018

09:30 Chairperson’s opening remarks

11:15 DISCUSSION PANEL: How do impact investments provide longer-term returns and generate social and environmental value?

How are differences in investment approaches for social impact investing compared to more traditional buyout?
What are the criteria needed to decide if the investment will have a positive social or environmental impact?
How to strike the best balance between financial stability and social good
How are impact reports and non-financial results audited?
How is social investment being perceived by the investor community? Why do some see it as a separate asset class and will this change future allocations?

11:50 DISCUSSION PANEL: Do current returns and fund performance demonstrate that now is the time to invest in low growth markets?

Is now the time to invest in low growth markets? Evaluating the risk and return profile
How to best address challenges with regulations, documentation and fee requirements?
What are the sector, opportunities, geographies, exit and growth expectations that offer the best investment opportunities?
How best to address hesitancy regarding exchange rates, lack of liquidity and limitations of direct lending?
How are these investments structured and what are the benefits an pitfalls?