Pension Plan and Fund Administrator Course

Pension Fund Law & Regulation Act training course is to empower professionals with—
• detailed information and knowledge about regulatory aspects concerning pension fund investments
• the required awareness and confidence to handle, on behalf of one’s organisation, and regulatory issues and concerns arising from pension fund investments
• the necessary skills and capabilities to regularly check and ensure that one’s organisation adheres to all required standards of regulation and legislation
• the knowledge and experience to train other professionals on pension fund law and regulation
• the skill and ability to help one’s organisation stay ahead of the competition by adhering to all required regulatory standards of pension fund management, thereby demonstrating one’s potential and capabilities to successfully assume higher roles and responsibilities in one’s organisation
• the knowledge and awareness to prevent risks and issues of liability claims against one’s organisation by ensuring that it operates within all legal boundaries and limits, thereby fostering organisational development
• the experience, exposure and dynamism to work in any organisation across the industry in roles of regulatory pension fund management, in turn broadening one’s scope for career growth and development
Course Content
Important Aspects Concerning Operation of Pension Funds
• Investment guidelines
• External audit requirement
• Reporting and disclosure
• Limits on fees and expenses
• Guarantees
Need for Regulation of Pension Funds
• Address market imperfections
• Compensate for asymmetric information
• Control potential moral hazard
• Overcome consumer myopia
• Stimulate competition and efficiency
Types of Risks to be Addressed through Regulation
• Systemic
• Portfolio
• Agency
• Principal
Aspects Common to all Regulatory Systems
• Rules defining structure and organisation of funds
• Requirements for the operation of funds
• Authority for supervision, sanctions and remedial action
Three Levels Concerning Regulatory Law for Pensions
• Statutory (legislative)
• Interpretive (regulatory)
• Implementation (judicial)
Considerations in Allocation Among Levels
• Civil versus common law environment
• Underlying system design
• Strength of mobilisation of interest groups
• Time for development
• Independence and technical capacity regulator
• Quality and independence of the judiciary
Legal Form of Pension Funds
• Holding/Organisation entity or consolidated financial services
• Governance structure and standards
• Deference to other licensing authorities
• Limitations of who may sponsor/create
• Restriction on the term pension fund and marketing limitations
Regulations on Governance Structure
• Identification of responsibilities
• Governing body
• Expert advice
• Auditor
• Actuary
• Custody
• Accountability
• Suitability
Regulation on Governance Mechanisms
• Internal controls
• Reporting
• Disclosure
• Redress

METHODOLOGY
The training methodology integrates lectures, interactive discussions, collaborative group exercises, and illustrative examples. Participants will acquire a blend of theoretical insights and hands-on practical experience, emphasizing the application of learned techniques. This approach ensures that attendees return to their professional environments equipped with both the competence and self-assurance to effectively implement the acquired skills in their responsibilities.

DATE:
1ST BATCH: 13th – 16th May,2025
2ND BATCH: 16th – 19th Sept,2025
3RD BATCH: 16th – 19th Dec,2025