BENEFITS, ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES FOR PENSION SCHEMES

Overview

This tailored programme is designed to equip pension scheme committees with the knowledge and skills necessary to oversee and enhance benefits administration, governance practices, and ef fective decision-making. By addressing the complexities of pension scheme management, this programme empowers trustees, administrators, and committee members to navigate emerging challenges while ensuring regulatory compliance and effective member engagement. ​

Key Thematic Areas:

1. Trustees’ fiduciary duties, obligations, and powers in pension scheme oversight. 
2. Handling Member Queries, Complaints, and Dispute Resolution 
3. Legal and Regulatory Framework Guiding Committee Operations
4. Improvement of administrative processes and leveraging technology for automation. 
5. Crafting and implementing effective board communication. 
6. Developing governance policies tailored to specific scheme needs. 
7. Emerging trends in benefits administration and governance. 
8. Board development committees and effective evaluations. 
9. Impact of strategy development and implementation for pension funds 
10. The Role of Committees in Member Communication and Education 
11. Building Committee Synergy and Communication with the Board ​