An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Pensions, Governance & Regulation
Understanding the Rapidly Evolving Pensions Landscape in a
World of Risks, Volatility, Change and Uncertainty
Course Overview
This Pensions, Governance & Regulations training course delivers a content rich, immersive and interesting learning experience covering pensions, attendant risks, competitive pressures, adverse stock-market and societal trends, pensions marketing and the regulatory / governance framework which supports them.
It examines origins, underlying philosophies, risks, public policy, social policies, the balance between state pensions and private provision, inter-generational fairness, affordability and the interests of taxpayers. This, given the current rate of medical advance, lifestyles, the employment market, technological advance, Artificial Intelligence, robotics, mortality, morbidity, investment performance, asset selection, changing attitudes to pensions versus alternative forms of investment.
This GLOMACS Pensions, Governance & Regulations training course will feature:
- How to assess the current pensions and investment landscape across different geography
- Assessing best approaches re pensions marketing, governance, risks, investment, taxation
- Remaining competitive as a pensions provider within changing marketplaces
- The balance between private and public pensions provision / Pension Tech / RPA
- Demographics, employment, occupation and social class related to pensions and governance
Training Outline
DAY 1: Conceptualisation, Construction, Philosophy and Distribution Channels
- What is a Pension?
- Types of Pensions
- Scheme Construction
- Channels of Distribution
- Advantages and Disadvantages
- Trends
DAY 2: Investment Strategies and Vehicles
- Growth Assets
- Protection Assets
- Choosing the Right Mix for Risk Appetite vs. Performance
- Investment Policy Statements
- Investment Performance / Management Fees
- Investment / Economic Cycles
DAY 3: Risk Factors and Trends By Geography
- Morbidity, Mortality, Diet and Lifestyle
- Medical Advances
- Employment and Demographic Changes
- Threat Actors / Methods and Trends
- Economic, Societal, Legal and Political Trends
- Competition and Changing Attitudes to Pensions and Money
DAY 4: Pension Governance and Regulation (Part 1)
- Comparing Pension Privatisation in Europe
- Multi-pillar Pension Systems
- Maturity of Multi-pillar Pension Systems
- Comparing Pension Systems and Their Outcomes
- The Governance Approach in America
- Regulatory Authorities and Regimes
DAY 5: Pension Governance and Regulation (Part 2)
- Public Sector Pensions Governance and Performance
- The Role of Pensions Trustees / Local Pensions Boards
- Money Laundering Reporting Officers
- The Taxation of Pensions / Offshore Pensions
- Lessons For Developing Countries
- The Role of Pension Technology as an Enabler
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
Providers and Associations
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
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