Career & Qualifications
Pension qualifications will make a huge difference to your career. They will support your pursuit for promotion and open doors to award winning employers. By developing your knowledge and understanding of this complex industry, you will gain confidence in your work.
The pension job arena is competitive and a recognised qualification will help you stand out.
The Pensions Management Institute
PMI supports pension professionals and there are many different qualifications for private and public sector administrators and managers. Details of qualifications can be found on the following links or visit www.pensions-pmi.org.uk
The Chartered Insurance Institute
The CII is the premier professional organisation for those working in the insurance and financial services industry. It is dedicated to promoting higher standards of competence and integrity through the provision of relevant qualifications for employees at all levels and it caters for the learning and development needs of financial advisers and life and pensions companies in a diverse, fast-moving market. Details of the CII syllabus can be found on www.cii.co.uk
Faculty and Institute of Actuaries
Actuaries are problem solvers, business analysts, consultants and risk assessors. For the Pensions industry Actuaries look at present assets, investment portolios and scheme design, to develop and communicate a picture for future liabilities of Corporate Pension Schemes. To find out more information visit www.actuaries.org.uk
Association of Pension Lawyers
The APL is an association established and run by lawyers specialising in pensions in the UK, with a main aim to promote awareness of the importance of the role of law in the provision of pensions, and to operate as a forum for discussion and education amongst pension lawyers. Visit www.apl.org.uk
Links to other pension sites of interest
• Pensions Ombudsman
• Pension Protection Fund
• Pensions Research Accountants Group
• Society of Pension Consultants
• Pensions World
• Professional Pensions
• NAPF
Running Pension Trustee and other meetings
BranWell Ford are happy to recommend the book 'Running Pension Trustee and other Meetings' written by Jo Whiterod, FPMI FCIS and Director of Pensions Meetings Ltd.
Available from Book Sales, PO Box 400 Ruislip, HA4 4ER or contact Jo Whiterod at jo@pensionmeetings.com. The book is £12.00 (p&p free) with cheques made payable to Jo Whiterod.
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