Training on Pension Fund Governance and Best Practices
Understand pension fund best practices. This training gives you the fundamentals to protect member interests and drive organizational excellence.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
Strong governance is the cornerstone of effective pension fund management, ensuring accountability, transparency, and protection of members’ interests. As pension funds grow in complexity and regulatory scrutiny increases, adopting best practices in governance is essential for sustainability and trust.
This course provides a comprehensive understanding of pension fund governance structures, roles and responsibilities of trustees, regulatory compliance, risk management, and ethical practices. Participants will gain practical insights into strengthening governance frameworks, improving decision-making, and aligning pension fund operations with global best practices.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
- Pension fund trustees
- Pension scheme administrators and managers
- Board members and directors
- HR and finance professionals involved in pension oversight
- Compliance and risk management officers
What you'll walk away with
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand pension fund governance frameworks and principles
- Strengthen roles and responsibilities of trustees and boards
- Ensure compliance with regulatory and legal requirements
- Implement risk management and internal control systems
- Apply best practices in pension fund governance
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Fundamentals of Pension Fund Governance
- Principles of good governance in pension funds
- Roles and responsibilities of trustees and boards
- Governance structures and committees
- Regulatory and legal frameworks
- Case Study: Governance failures in pension funds
- Practical: Mapping governance structures
Module 2: Regulatory Compliance & Ethical Practices
- Compliance requirements in pension management
- Codes of conduct and ethical standards
- Fiduciary duties and accountability
- Transparency and disclosure requirements
- Case Study: Compliance challenges and penalties
- Workshop: Developing a compliance checklist
Module 3: Risk Management & Internal Controls
- Identifying risks in pension fund operations
- Risk management frameworks
- Internal controls and fraud prevention
- Monitoring and reporting risks
- Practical: Developing a risk register
- Case Study: Managing pension fund risks
Module 4: Investment Governance & Oversight
- Principles of pension fund investment governance
- Asset allocation and investment strategies
- Monitoring fund managers and performance
- ESG considerations in pension investments
- Workshop: Evaluating investment performance
- Case Study: Investment decision-making
Module 5: Performance, Reporting & Best Practices
- Governance performance evaluation
- Reporting and stakeholder communication
- Continuous improvement in governance
- Global best practices in pension fund management
- Capstone Exercise: Governance improvement plan
Where the change lands
Individual Impact
- Strong understanding of pension governance principles
- Improved decision-making and oversight skills
- Enhanced knowledge of compliance and risk management
- Increased confidence in trustee and leadership roles
Organizational Impact
- Strengthened governance frameworks
- Improved compliance and risk management
- Enhanced transparency and accountability
- Increased stakeholder trust and confidence
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
- NakuruNext
20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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