Class of Business Training – Pension Fund Benefits

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Class of Business Training: Pension Fund Benefits

Firstly, welcome to your active Pension Fund Benefits course. In addition, this page gives you direct access to the learner resources, course introduction and nine retirement-fund learning modules.

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Course Overview

Build practical Pension Fund Benefits knowledge

To begin with, this course introduces South Africa’s retirement-fund environment, including fund structures, financing, legislation, investments, member benefits and governance. Moreover, the lessons connect regulatory knowledge with the responsibilities of financial-services providers, representatives, key individuals and trustees.

Specifically, learners begin with retirement-fund foundations. Thereafter, the course examines legislation, financing and fund management. Furthermore, later modules cover investments, benefits, administration, governance and industry role players. Finally, the complete sequence provides an integrated view of the Pension Fund Benefits class of business.

Class of Business knowledge

Importantly, COB training covers the broader financial-product class. By comparison, product-specific training explains the detailed features, risks and conditions of a particular provider’s product.

Complete the course in sequence

First, review the learner resources and course introduction. Afterwards, complete Modules 1 to 9 in the order shown below.

Nkwali Training COB Manual: Pension Fund Benefits

Use the learner manual while completing the online lessons, activities and assessments.

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Course Foundations

Pension Fund Benefits Learning Modules

FIRST · MODULE 1

Introduction to Retirement Funds

To begin, examine retirement-fund definitions, registration, rules, benefit protection and the main types of funds.

Begin Module 1 →
NEXT · MODULE 2

Legislation of Retirement Funds

Next, explore the Pension Funds Act, default regulations and taxation of contributions and benefits.

Continue to Module 2 →
THEN · MODULE 3

Financing of Retirement Funds

Afterwards, compare contributions, voluntary savings, defined-benefit, defined-contribution and hybrid arrangements.

Study Module 3 →
FOURTH · MODULE 4

Management of Retirement Funds

In addition, review management boards, trustee duties, conflicts, delegation, meetings and accountability.

Explore Module 4 →
FIFTH · MODULE 5

Investing Retirement Fund Assets

Thereafter, examine Regulation 28, portfolio principles, investment vehicles, member choices and manager oversight.

Proceed to Module 5 →
SIXTH · MODULE 6

Retirement Fund Benefits

Subsequently, learn about retirement income, annuities, death, withdrawal and disability benefits.

Review Module 6 →
SEVENTH · MODULE 7

Fund Administration and Record-Keeping

Meanwhile, consider contribution records, benefit processing, data protection and member communication.

Continue with Module 7 →
EIGHTH · MODULE 8

Governance of Retirement Funds

Furthermore, examine ethical leadership, King IV, risk management, controls and responsible investment.

Study Module 8 →
FINAL · MODULE 9

Industry Role Players

Finally, identify the principal retirement-fund industry participants and understand their respective responsibilities.

Finish with Module 9 →
Learning Pathway

Complete the course progressively

Accordingly, follow the sequence below so that each lesson builds on the knowledge developed in the previous stage.

1Open resources
2Review the introduction
3Study all modules
4Complete activities
5Finish assessments

Regulatory context

Specifically, Board Notice 194 of 2017 includes Pension Fund Benefits within the Class of Business competence framework. However, the FSP remains responsible for confirming each learner’s applicable requirements and maintaining completion records.

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Need help while learning?

For example, if you cannot open a lesson or complete an activity, contact Nkwali Training. Furthermore, include your full name and the lesson concerned when requesting help.

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