This session: 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026
This Retirement Scheme Management & Sustainability session in Los Angeles (USA) runs from Monday 30 November to Friday 4 December 2026 (week 49, Q4 2026). It is the only date in Los Angeles (USA) in 2026, at a fee of £5,900, the same for each of them. Registration is open for this date. It is held in person.
| Dates | Monday 30 Nov – Friday 4 Dec 2026 |
|---|---|
| Week | 49 of 2026 |
| Duration | One week |
| Fee | £5,900 |
| Status | Open for registration |
| Format | In person |
Introduction
The Retirement Scheme Management & Sustainability course provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of how to manage retirement and pension schemes effectively while ensuring their long-term financial sustainability.
The course covers the full lifecycle of retirement schemes, including governance frameworks, funding strategies, actuarial principles, risk management, regulatory compliance, and investment and asset allocation approaches. Participants will gain the tools and insights needed to support stable, resilient, and sustainable retirement systems in an evolving economic and demographic environment.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand different types of retirement and pension schemes, including Defined Benefit, Defined Contribution, and Hybrid schemes
- Apply governance best practices in retirement fund management
- Analyze funding models and core actuarial principles
- Identify key financial, demographic, market, inflation, longevity, and operational risks
- Develop sustainable investment strategies and effective asset allocation frameworks
- Ensure full regulatory compliance, reporting standards, and internal controls
- Evaluate the long-term sustainability and resilience of retirement and pension schemes
Course Outlines
Day 1: Fundamentals of Retirement Schemes
- Types of retirement schemes: Defined Benefit (DB), Defined Contribution (DC), and Hybrid schemes
- Key stakeholders and governance structures
- Legal and regulatory environment
- Roles and responsibilities of trustees, sponsors, and administrators
Day 2: Funding & Actuarial Principles
- How retirement and pension schemes are funded
- Actuarial valuations, assumptions, and methodologies
- Contribution strategies and funding policies
- Managing funding gaps, deficits, and financial sustainability
Day 3: Investment Management for Pension Funds
- Investment objectives of retirement schemes
- Strategic and tactical asset allocation strategies
- Liability-Driven Investment (LDI) approaches
- Performance measurement, evaluation, and benchmarking
Day 4: Risk Management & Compliance
- Key risks: longevity risk, market risk, inflation risk, and operational risk
- Risk identification and risk mitigation strategies
- Regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, and governance standards
- Internal controls, audits, and oversight mechanisms
Day 5: Sustainability & Future Challenges
- Long-term sustainability frameworks for retirement systems
- Demographic and economic impacts on pension and retirement schemes
- ESG and responsible investment in pension funds
- Reform strategies and modernization of retirement schemes
- Practical case studies and interactive group workshops
Why Attend This Course: Wins & Losses!
- Gain a holistic understanding of retirement scheme management and sustainability
- Strengthen governance and oversight of pension and retirement funds
- Improve decision-making related to funding, investments, and risk
- Learn practical tools to enhance long-term financial stability
- Build professional confidence in managing complex retirement systems
Conclusion
Managing retirement and pension schemes requires a careful balance between financial performance, risk management, governance discipline, and long-term sustainability. This course equips professionals with the knowledge, frameworks, and practical insights needed to design, manage, and sustain resilient retirement systems in a rapidly changing environment.
By the end of the program, participants will be better prepared to evaluate retirement scheme performance, address future challenges proactively, and contribute to the development of secure, sustainable, and well-governed retirement solutions that protect beneficiaries and support institutional stability.
Good to know
How long is the course, and what are the daily hours?
This date lasts one week: 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026. A one-week course is 20 hours over 5 days: 4 hours each training day (9am – 1pm). Timing and duration can be customised to your needs.
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Which language is the course taught in?
Courses are offered in English and Arabic. The course language is officially English; on request, it can be delivered in Arabic while keeping the English terms.
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Will I receive a certificate?
Yes. At the end of the course you receive the course certificate issued by BlackBird Training, with an online QR code to verify it.
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How do I book, and when do I pay?
Choose Apply now and fill in the form; we guide you through the rest. The acceptance letter is sent within 24 hours of your registration. Payment is due at least 10 days before the course starts, online by credit card or by bank transfer.
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Can I cancel or send a colleague instead?
You can send a replacement delegate if you tell us one week before the course starts. Cancellation and refund terms are set out in the cancellation policy.
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Retirement Scheme Management & Sustainability, Los Angeles (USA), 30 Nov - 4 Dec 2026