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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.
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.
Your Pension Fund Benefits Course Navigation
First, open the resources lesson and continue through every step in order. In addition, each card below opens its corresponding LearnDash lesson directly.
Course Foundations
Pension Fund Benefits Learning Modules
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 2Legislation of Retirement Funds
Next, explore the Pension Funds Act, default regulations and taxation of contributions and benefits.
Continue to Module 2 → THEN · MODULE 3Financing of Retirement Funds
Afterwards, compare contributions, voluntary savings, defined-benefit, defined-contribution and hybrid arrangements.
Study Module 3 → FOURTH · MODULE 4Management of Retirement Funds
In addition, review management boards, trustee duties, conflicts, delegation, meetings and accountability.
Explore Module 4 → FIFTH · MODULE 5Investing Retirement Fund Assets
Thereafter, examine Regulation 28, portfolio principles, investment vehicles, member choices and manager oversight.
Proceed to Module 5 → SIXTH · MODULE 6Retirement Fund Benefits
Subsequently, learn about retirement income, annuities, death, withdrawal and disability benefits.
Review Module 6 → SEVENTH · MODULE 7Fund Administration and Record-Keeping
Meanwhile, consider contribution records, benefit processing, data protection and member communication.
Continue with Module 7 → EIGHTH · MODULE 8Governance of Retirement Funds
Furthermore, examine ethical leadership, King IV, risk management, controls and responsible investment.
Study Module 8 → FINAL · MODULE 9Industry Role Players
Finally, identify the principal retirement-fund industry participants and understand their respective responsibilities.
Finish with Module 9 →Complete the course progressively
Accordingly, follow the sequence below so that each lesson builds on the knowledge developed in the previous stage.
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.
Read Board Notice 194 of 2017 →Need help while learning?
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