Secretary to the Trustee (Advanced) 2026

Secretary to the Trustee (Advanced) 2026

22 October 2026 | 22-23 October
Various fees

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Secretary to the Trustee (Advanced)

Secretary to the Trustee (Advanced) is an online series designed for those who have some understanding of pensions and trusteeship but need to improve their knowledge to a more advanced level than our Introduction to Secretary to the Trustee workshop.

Our expert panel will talk you through the advanced requirements of the role. From outlining employer covenant to DB scheme journey planning and managing advisers.

We'll share our insights and help you work effectively, as well as answer any questions you have about the pension industry and wider trusteeship.

To find out more and be the first to register please email events@pensions-pmi.org.uk

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    Fees

    £45 (+VAT) per session/£280 (+VAT) all sessions for members
    £70 (+VAT) per session/£500 (+VAT) all sessions for non-members
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    8

    speakers
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    Online

    Zoom
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    4 hours

    of CPD

Event Details

THE BASICS

Topics of discussion:
  • Employeer covenant
  • DB scheme journey planning
  • How to support the trustees in dealing with cases going to the Ombudsman
  • TPR intervention and one-to-one supervision
  • DC Governance 
  • Managing advisers 
  • Trustee training
  • How public sector boards work
Who should attend:
  • Secretary to the Trustees 
The venue
Event Venue Zoom

Agenda

22-23 October 2026

22 October | 10:00 - 10:30
Employer covenant
  • What is a covenant?
  • Why is it important?
  • How and when can covenant advisors help?
  • Regulatory context
22 October | 11:00 - 11:30
DB scheme journey planning
  • Technical provisions and investment strategy implications
  • Setting a funding target
  • The role of contingent asset
  • Funding level monitoring and triggers
  • The role of a buy-in and buy-out
22 October | 15:00 - 15:30
How to support trustees with cases going to the Ombudsman
  • Managing the process timescales
  • Identifying and collating information
22 October | 16:00 - 16:30
The Pensions Regulator - an update
  • An update
  • The Pensions Bill
  • Back to basics
22 October | 10:00 - 10:30
DC Governance
  • TPR's expectations
  • 21st Century trusteeship
  • How can the Secretary to the Trustee add values
23 October | 11:00 - 11:30
Managing advisers
  • Budget management
  • Adviser review
  • Procurement exercises
23 October | 15:00 - 15:30
Trustee training
  • Helping trustees to identify soft skills
  • When is required to take a formal assessment?
  • How the board can be effective
23 October | 16:00 - 16:30
How public sector boards work
  • Background and legal basis
  • Membership
  • Roles and responsibilities