Vincent O’Brien

Chairman , Nesta Impact Investing , Former Chairman, BVCA
Nesta Impact Investments

Vincent now sits on the investment committee and executive board for Nesta Impact Investments, which is a leading investor in the UK impact investing sector and Impax Asset Management, a leading investment firm, managing and advising on approximately US$4.4 billion (£3.2 billion) primarily for institutional clients through both listed and private equity strategies.

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Day 2

Friday, March 9th, 2018

13:50 Chairperson’s opening remarks

16:45 DISCUSSION PANEL: How are investors’ attitudes towards debt funds evolving and how does this impact current allocations and future investments?

What are the long term investment opportunities with debt structures?
Evaluating the risks and merits of different debt strategies and products: How can the debt industry provide attractive offerings and can this cost structures be supported?
What is the reality of private debt vs private equity returns and how is this changing allocation of the two?
How have allocations changed and what are the predicted allocations for 2017
How is the secondary private debt landscape developing and where are the transactions being found?
How can you ensure that the debt funds have the necessary exposure in the market and can find good deals
What type of funds and capital structures are investors are investing in? Mezzanine, senior debt etc.

Day 3

Monday, April 9th, 2018

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?