Defence Investing for Pension Funds – A Changing Tide?

Date:

17 June 2026 11:45 to 16:30

Venue:

Zunfthaus zur Saffran, Limmatquai 54, 8001 Zurich, Switzerland

Chairperson:

Florian Bitsch, Member of Investment Committee, Nest Sammelstiftung

Details:

With the current war in Iran bringing defence capabilities and spending into much sharper focus from many countries, we explored the political imperative now, the case for investing in defence and the merits or otherwise for institutional investors considering this as strategic allocation. What are some of the risks, opportunities and strategic considerations around ESG for investing in defence?

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