Defined Benefit
Pensions Training 2024-25
We will be running a full schedule of Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution and Pensions Governance training in 2024-25, please contact us for more details.
Defined Benefit - part 1 (one day)
This introductory course is suitable for new Trustees and as a refresher for those with more experience. It will help you gain a clear understanding of your responsibilities as a Trustee. It covers:
- The current legal framework
- Benefits and scheme design
- Trust Deed and Rules and scheme documentation
- The parties involved
- Conflicts of interest
- Trusteeship in practice
- A brief introduction to funding Defined Benefit schemes
- The main asset classes and a brief introduction to investment strategy for both
- Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution schemes
- Trustees' liability and protections
2025
Prices: £650 + VAT (Seminar) / £550 + VAT (Webinar)
- 22 January 2025 - LONDON
- 18/19/20 March 2025 - WEBINAR (p.m.) - 2-HOUR SESSIONS
- 3 June 2025 - LONDON
- 9 - 10 September 2025 - WEBINAR (a.m.) – half days
- 4 November 2025 - LONDON
Defined Benefit - part 2 (one day)
This course is suitable for more experienced Trustees who have either already attended the Defined Benefit - part 1 course or have some experience as a Trustee of a defined benefit scheme. It assumes an understanding of the basic concepts of trust law and trusteeship and some knowledge of asset classes and investment markets. It provides a practical look at the key issues and decisions that defined benefit scheme Trustees now face, including:
- The role of the Pensions Regulator and the requirements placed on Trustees under the Codes of Practice including whistleblowing, notifiable events, and internal controls
- Scheme funding including the Statement of Funding Principles, assessing employer covenant and the use of contingent assets
- Risk management, flightplans and de-risking strategy
- Setting investment objectives and strategy
- Liability driven investment
- Investment managers and management
2024
Prices: £600 + VAT (Seminar) / £500 + VAT (Webinar)
- 11 December 2024 - LONDON
2025
Prices: £650 + VAT (Seminar) / £550 + VAT (Webinar)
- 25 February 2025 - LONDON
- 29 - 30 April & 1 May 2025 - WEBINAR (p.m.) - 2-HOUR SESSIONS
- 16 July 2025 - LONDON
- 7 - 8 October 2025 - Half days - WEBINAR (a.m.)
- 9 December 2025 - LONDON
All the London seminars will take place at:
The Aon Centre
The Leadenhall Building
122 Leadenhall Street
London
EC3V 4AN
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In our brochure we set out the comprehensive range of assessments and training courses we offer, to help you take control.
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