Funding Pension Schemes: Deficits & Risks

Course details

Course Summary: Enhance your understanding of the financial complexities involved in funding pension schemes with our expert-led training. Learn effective techniques for managing pension fund deficits, assessing sovereign debt risks, and mitigating default risk. Gain practical experience and insights from case studies and interactive sessions to become proficient in pension fund management strategies in just 5 days.
Course Outline:
Day 1: Introduction to Pension Funding Costs
Overview of pension schemes and funding mechanisms
Identifying and understanding the different costs associated with pension funding
Evaluating administrative and investment costs
Practical exercises on analyzing pension fund costs
Day 2: Key Principles of Pension Fund Management
Understanding the fundamentals of pension fund management
Strategies for effective pension fund governance
Roles and responsibilities of trustees, sponsors, and fund managers
Case studies on successful pension fund management
Day 3: Managing Pension Fund Deficits
Identifying the causes and implications of pension fund deficits
Techniques for addressing and mitigating pension fund deficits
Developing and implementing deficit recovery plans
Interactive workshops on deficit management strategies
Day 4: Assessing Sovereign Debt and Its Impact on Pension Funds
Understanding sovereign debt and its implications for pension schemes
Techniques for assessing sovereign debt risks
Analyzing the impact of sovereign debt on pension fund performance
Case studies on managing sovereign debt risks
Day 5: Mitigating Default Risk in Pension Schemes
Identifying and understanding default risk in pension schemes
Strategies for mitigating default risk
Legal and regulatory compliance in pension fund management
Developing a personal action plan for managing pension fund risks
Interactive workshops and practical exercises Updated on 12 February, 2025