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September 2018
Aon – Pension Governance Committee Training — (half day)
Many employers operate contract-based and master trust arrangements (Group Personal Pensions for example), and are increasingly establishing pension governance committees to ensure these arrangements are well-run. Similar to a board of trustees, a governance committee acts in an advisory capacity to the employer, though it has fewer legal obligations than apply to trustees. Aon’s pension governance committee training is designed specifically to meet the needs of governance committees, identifying best practice and ensuring committee members can carry out their role…
Find out more »PLSA – Understanding Investment
Understanding investment consists of two sessions: Session 1 - The fundamentals Session 2 - The characteristics The sessions are offered online through our virtual training platform. Please note: You will need internet access with video and audio for this training. If you work in an open plan office you may wish to use headphones. WHAT IS IT FOR? To understand the basic principles of pension scheme investment. WHO IS IT FOR? Anyone who wants to know more about pension scheme investment, and in particular, new trustees who have little…
Find out more »River and Mercantile Small Schemes – Consolidation: Breaking the Enigma
The only event solely focused on smaller pension schemes. Join us for an insightful look at consolidation, current solutions and alternatives available to smaller schemes. Confirmed speakers include The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the PLSA. This half day event is free to attend and will be relevant for your TKU requirements and will also qualify for professional CPD. Registration and a light lunch will start from 1200hrs, with the event commencing at 1300hrs.
Find out more »River & Mercantile Derivatives – Consolidation: Breaking the Enigma
The only event solely focused on smaller pension schemes. Join us for an insightful look at consolidation, current solutions and alternatives available to smaller schemes. Confirmed speakers include The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the PLSA. This half day event is free to attend and will be relevant for your TKU requirements and will also qualify for professional CPD. Registration and a light lunch will start from 1200hrs, with the event commencing at 1300hrs. Delegates will be welcome to explore the Churchill War Rooms…
Find out more »October 2018
Aon DB Investment Conference
In a world where markets and investments are becoming riskier, more and more pension schemes are increasingly looking for ways to seek the investment returns they need to meet the obligations to their members. Join us for our free half day conference designed to help trustees explore how they can actively seek returns for their pension scheme. Our speakers will discuss some of our best ideas and latest thinking, compelling investment themes, lessons learned, along with topics brought up by…
Find out more »OPDU Trustee Training Event
OPDU would like to invite you to attend a Trustee Training Seminar on Wednesday 3rd October The aim of this Seminar is to look at the existing protections in place for trustees, how insurance works in conjunction with these, tips for good complaints handling and case examples and to give attendees the chance to meet the OPDU team and find out whether PTL Protection is of relevance to their Scheme or Employer. Martin Kellaway, Executive Director, (OPDU) and Petra Fowler,…
Find out more »Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Roundtable for Pensions Trustees
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has organised a roundtable event for pension trustees in Central London on Wednesday, October 3rd 2018 from 2 pm, to discuss the design and implementation of CMA’s proposed remedies package. Book your place by emailing [email protected] stating which pension schemes you represent.
Find out more »Willis Towers Watson – Introductory Contract-based DC Training
This one-day course is designed to provide delegates with a practical guide to running an effective contract-based defined contribution (DC) pension arrangement. This course will cover a number opf different areas, including: An overview of the current UK DC pensions landscape, highlighting issues, trends and emerging best practice. The regulatory framework and the respective roles of the employer, provider and advisor. DC governance - a practical guide to minimising risk and maximising value. A discussion on DC investment strategies and a…
Find out more »PLSA – Introduction to trusteeship part 2 – the practice
This course is the second of two 1-day courses which together provide an introduction to the role of a pension scheme trustee. It is suitable for new trustees who have already learned the rudiments of pension scheme trusteeship or if you have already attended Introduction to trusteeship Part 1: The theory. TOPICS The protocol and mechanics of decision – making, including exercising discretions Decisions about investments Managing delegates and advisers Trustee communications Getting it wrong, IDRP and the Pensions Ombudsman Conflicts…
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