b'PENSION SCHEME GOVERNANCE AND REGULATION /The roles of Regulators, Governors and Trustees with a duciaryAnalyse the cash ow needs of the scheme visvisresponsibility to act in the best interests of pension scheme investment opportunities members have evolved in recent years to become of critical Appreciate the role of pension system regulators importance to the future of pension provisioning.Understand recent initiatives towards more holistic and inclusive systems As pension scheme assets globally fall further behind the liabilities Challenge status quo systems in a reasoned and structuredthat they are intended to fund, and yields continue to fall, the manner requirement for regulatory reform driven from the bottom up, under advisement from those responsible for schemes at the coalKEY TOPICS face has increased. Pension scheme roles of Regulators, Trustees and other responsible parties In addition to these challenges, the requirement for a more hands The pivotal role of pensions in contemporary economies on approach to the stewardship of scheme assets has become Poor performance of pension scheme assets and investmentevident against a backdrop of disappointing investments.managersBuilding condence in pension systems and individual schemes This course takes delegates through the roles, risks, issues andChallenging advisors and service providers to deliver greaterprocesses involved in protecting the rights and members of all value beneciaries; the challenges of pensions roles in improving Strategic initiatives, e.g. increased scale, internal investmentnancial inclusion; and the different regulatory models and management challenges involved in protecting the interests of pension schemes. The wider stewardship role of pension schemes in the future COURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to:Appreciate the increasingly important societal and economic DURATION FEE DATE VENUE role of pensionsUnderstand duciary responsibilities to stakeholders in scheme 05 DAYS2,495 26 - 30 April 2021Cape Townmanagement 02 - 06 August 2021 LondonPENSION MANAGEMENT INDEVELOPING ECONOMIES /Governments and private sector employers are reviewing their Shape objectives and informed decision making on the properpension commitments and the difficult decisions that have to be investment of pension scheme assets considered in order to maintain a sustainable commitment to Identify the specic opportunities and threats relating topension provision.investment of pension fund assets: In domestic and overseas market Schemes are becoming less generous against a backdrop ofIn mainstream securities and private assets such asprofound demographic changes, as the risks and burdens ofPrivate Equity and Infrastructure adequate pension funding shift to the individual. This is necessitating substantial changes to the management of schemes.KEY TOPICS In addition, the broadening of pension scheme investment into Scheme types private asset classes such as Private Equity and Infrastructure Changes in pension provision assets calls for a new set of analytical and management skills.The role of the actuaryThe valuation process This course addresses these emerging challenges and provides an Funding and investment management, includingin-depth insight into the investment management issues facing Private Equity and Infrastructure pension schemes in a development environment.Portfolio management and performance measurementScheme administration and governance With a focus on real-life examples delivered by trainers with Legislation and regulation extensive on-the-ground international experience, it examines best Trusteeshippractice concepts, and delivers clear practical guidance steps that will empower delegates to contribute to the development andDURATION FEE DATE VENUEdelivery of sustainable pension schemes in their own environment.10 DAYS4,19517 - 28 May 2021 DubaiCOURSE OBJECTIVES:On completion, you will be able to:20 September - 01 October 2021Mauritius Understand pension principles and engender more robust pension scheme provisionApply best practice governance to ensure more effective management of pension scheme risksDesign and implement change in pension schemes to make them more sustainable and operationally efficient w: crownagents.com/training 67'