Gain essential knowledge with the Certificate in Pensions Law & Applied Trusteeship

20/01/2025 14:54:59

Boost your expertise with our Pensions Authority-approved trusteeship course.

The Certificate in Pensions Law and Applied Trusteeship, approved by The Pensions Authority, will provide participants with an excellent understanding of the key legal issues relevant to the area.

Delivered by experienced trustee professionals and pensions law experts, the course begins with an examination of the legislative and regulatory framework applicable to pensions in Ireland. The functions and powers of the Pensions Authority, the Revenue Commissioners, and the Financial Services and Pensions Ombudsman are reviewed, as are the respective duties and obligations of both the employer and the trustees of a pension scheme.

Starting on 13 February, the certificate will also analyse the main pension scheme structures, such as defined contribution, defined benefit, personal pension plans and recent developments in the area including implementation of IORPs ll, Master Trusts and auto enrolment.

Modules 

  1. Legislative and regulatory framework

  2. The future of pensions in Ireland

  3. Pension scheme structures; pension adjustment orders; pensions in a commercial transaction

  4. The role of Trustees; employer obligations

  5. Taxation Issues; winding up and restructuring of schemes; post-retirement issues; scheme governance

This course has been approved by The Pensions Authority as a course that meets the Authority's requirement in relation to trustee qualifications under paragraph 107 of the Code of Practice for trustees of occupational pension schemes and trust RACs.

What our past students say

"As a junior pensions lawyer, I was attracted to the course as it offered a refresher on first principles and an overview of all aspects of pensions law. Most importantly, it offered me an opportunity to be tutored by some of the leading pensions lawyers in Ireland and ask questions and gain expertise about current issues in practice."

Jane Barrett, Senior Associate, William Fry LLP

More information

For further information visit www.lawsociety.ie/diplomacentre or contact the course leader, Deirdre Flynn.