Smart beta is often seen as a more transparent, simple and low cost alternative to active management. Five experts discuss what is driving the appetite for smart beta among schemes and how the sector is evolving.
The questions:
How has the smart beta sector evolved?
What drives the appetite for smart beta among UK pension schemes?
How should DC schemes approach smart beta?
Is there a risk of crowding in smart beta?
The panellists:
Eric Shirbini, global researcher and investment solutions director, ERI Scientific Beta
Julien Barral, senior associate, bfinance
Alan Pickering, chairman, Bestrustees
James Price, senior investment consultant, Willis Towers Watson
Paul Black, client director, Capital Cranfield
