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Pension Fund Strategies, Governance, Regulation & Investment Training

Name: Pension Fund Strategies, Governance, Regulation & Investment Training
Start: 2026-12-07T09:00:00
End: 2026-12-11T17:00:00
Location: Citybox Bergen

Dates7–11 Dec 2026

LocationBergen, Norway

VenueCitybox Bergen

Programme Overview

Pension fund strategies are increasingly critical to long-term financial stability, capital market development, and sustainable retirement systems. As pension assets grow and investment environments become more complex, fund trustees, regulators, and investment professionals face increasing pressure to strengthen governance, manage risk, comply with evolving regulations, and deliver sustainable returns.

The Pension Fund Strategies, Governance, Regulation & Investment Training in Norway is designed to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of modern pension fund management. The training focuses on governance frameworks, regulatory oversight, investment strategy design, risk management, and fiduciary responsibility, while addressing the practical challenges faced by public and private pension funds in today’s global environment.

This training emphasizes applied learning and real-world decision-making, enabling participants to align pension fund objectives with regulatory requirements, demographic realities, and long-term investment sustainability.

The training also reflects broader discussions on sustainable pension system design and long-term resilience in pension fund strategies.

To complement this training, participants may download a concise visual brief on Norway’s pension fund model: Download: Norway’s Government Pension Fund – The World’s Largest Sovereign Wealth Fund (PDF)

Target Audience

This training is designed for professionals involved in pension fund strategies, oversight, management, and investment decision-making, including:

Pension fund trustees and board members
Senior executives and fund managers
Investment committee members
Regulators and supervisory authority officials
Risk management, compliance, and governance professionals
Public sector officials responsible for pension policy and reform
Institutional investors involved in long-term asset management

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Understand the strategic role of pension funds in financial systems and economic development Apply sound pension fund governance principles and fiduciary responsibilities Interpret and respond to regulatory and supervisory requirements affecting pension funds Design and evaluate pension fund investment strategies aligned with long-term liabilities Strengthen risk management, asset allocation, and performance oversight practices Improve transparency, accountability, and decision-making at board and management levels

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Programme Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Pension Fund Strategies training, participants will be able to:

Understand the strategic role of pension funds in financial systems and economic development
Apply sound pension fund governance principles and fiduciary responsibilities
Interpret and respond to regulatory and supervisory requirements affecting pension funds
Design and evaluate pension fund investment strategies aligned with long-term liabilities
Strengthen risk management, asset allocation, and performance oversight practices
Improve transparency, accountability, and decision-making at board and management levels

Pension Fund Strategies – Programme Structure

Your 5-day journey tap a day to see the sessions

- Role of pension funds in national and global financial systems
- Types of pension schemes and funding models
- Demographic trends and long-term sustainability challenges
- Strategic objectives of pension funds and stakeholder expectations
- Governance structures and board responsibilities
- Fiduciary duty, ethics, and accountability
- Roles of trustees, management, and service providers
- Decision-making frameworks and governance effectiveness
- Pension fund regulatory frameworks and supervisory approaches
- Risk-based supervision and regulatory reporting
- Compliance, internal controls, and audit functions
- Managing regulatory change and cross-border considerations
- Strategic asset allocation and liability-driven investing
- Investment policy design and implementation
- Managing market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks
- Performance measurement, benchmarks, and investment oversight
- Integrating ESG and responsible investment principles
- Balancing return objectives with social and sustainability goals
- Monitoring performance and managing underperformance
- Strengthening long-term resilience and institutional capacity

Full day-by-day contents

First Day | Pension Fund Fundamentals and Strategic Context

Role of pension funds in national and global financial systems
Types of pension schemes and funding models
Demographic trends and long-term sustainability challenges
Strategic objectives of pension funds and stakeholder expectations

Second Day | Pension Fund Governance and Fiduciary Responsibility

Governance structures and board responsibilities
Fiduciary duty, ethics, and accountability
Roles of trustees, management, and service providers
Decision-making frameworks and governance effectiveness

Third Day | Regulation, Supervision, and Compliance

Pension fund regulatory frameworks and supervisory approaches
Risk-based supervision and regulatory reporting
Compliance, internal controls, and audit functions
Managing regulatory change and cross-border considerations

This session aligns with risk-based approaches to pension fund supervision and effective governance used by regulators and supervisory authorities.

Fourth Day | Investment Strategy and Risk Management

Strategic asset allocation and liability-driven investing
Investment policy design and implementation
Managing market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks
Performance measurement, benchmarks, and investment oversight

Fifth Day | Sustainability, Performance, and Long-Term Value

Integrating ESG and responsible investment principles
Balancing return objectives with social and sustainability goals
Monitoring performance and managing underperformance
Strengthening long-term resilience and institutional capacity

Pension Fund Strategies – Programme Methodology

This training is delivered using a practical, expert-led adult-learning approach that combines structured instruction with case studies, facilitated discussions, comparative international examples, and applied exercises. Participants examine real pension fund scenarios related to governance failures, regulatory challenges, and investment decision-making, enabling immediate application of learning outcomes within their own institutional contexts.

The methodology emphasizes critical thinking, peer exchange, and practical tools to support stronger pension fund governance, regulatory compliance, and investment performance.

Expected Outcomes

By the end of this Pension Fund Strategies programme, participants will:

Demonstrate stronger understanding of pension fund governance and oversight
Apply structured approaches to investment strategy and risk management
Improve compliance with regulatory and supervisory expectations
Strengthen decision-making at board and management levels
Enhance long-term sustainability and performance of pension funds

Plan your team's places

£3,850 per participant · invoice and bank transfer · groups of 5 or more receive a discount

1participant(s)

£3,850at the standard fee

Registration closes in 5 days (23 Oct 2026)

Host Country Profile

Norway provides a highly relevant setting for pension fund strategies and governance, reflecting global best practices in long-term asset management, regulatory oversight, and institutional governance. The country is internationally recognized for its disciplined approach to pension management, transparency, and responsible investment.

Hosting the training in Norway offers participants exposure to a mature pension ecosystem where governance, regulation, and investment strategy are closely aligned with sustainability and long-term value creation.

For additional context on Norway’s long-term pension fund strategies and investment governance practices, participants may refer to resources published by Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM), the manager of Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global.

Course Deliverables

Participants will benefit from a comprehensive learning experience that includes:

Before the Programme

Pre-training assessment to align learning objectives
Programme briefing and preparatory reading materials
Logistical and visa guidance (where applicable)

During the Programme

Comprehensive course manual and reference materials
Practical frameworks, tools, and governance templates
Case studies and applied group exercises
Daily lunch and refreshments during training days
Certificate of Completion

After the Programme

Post-training reference materials and reading pack
Guidance on applying learning outcomes within pension fund institutions
Continued engagement through future finance and governance programmes
Participants may also review selected portfolio engagements related to pension fund strategies, regulation, governance, and investment.

TopicsBanking and financial sector Governance and anti-corruption Risk management Social protection

What the fee covers

Visa Assistance (complementary)

Participant Assessment

Airport Pickup

Accommodation

Wi-Fi

Welcome Dinner

Breakfast

Workshop Kit

Programme Materials

Programme Experts

Practical Activities

Lunch

Refreshments

Interactive workshop

City Map & Direction

Risalat T-shirt

Field Visit

Programme Certificate

Entertaining Tour

Programme Report

Programme fee£3,850per participant · groups of 5+ receive a discount Register now → Request an invoice

Registration and payment deadline: 23 Oct 2026

No online payment, invoice by email
Pay by bank transfer to confirm your seat
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Discount plans & cancellation policy

DISCOUNT PLANS

Standard fees stated on the website apply to all individual applicants. You Shall qualify for the discount if you register as a group. The group should consist of at least three people or more that are willing to attend the same training program/workshop. The discount rates are offered on case-by-case basis. To get detailed information and individualized offer please get in touch with one of our country/regional offices.

If you and/or your organization are members of Risalat Club, you will be entitled to special discounted rates, exclusive offers, and preferential terms. To get a detailed offer please contact one of our country offices mentioning your unique 8-digit membership number (in the format of RCM********).

Scholarships and Fee Waivers

Available Scholarships and Fee Waiver Opportunities will be announced on our Website’s News Page and Risalat Social Media. We offer a limited number of Scholarships for selected programs within the scope of CSR.

Please consider that sponsored places are oftentimes very limited and highly competitive. Award criteria will be published for each program separately once the call for application opens.

REFUND AND CANCELLATION

For Individual Registrations and Group Registrations on Standard Training Programs/Workshops

Risalat has amended its refund policy that was in effect till 11 December 2018. For registrations and payments made from this date onwards, refunds are no longer possible. Such a decision is driven by below circumstances:

Risalat is committed to maintaining top-notch quality of its training programs/workshops. Although the demand is high, we can only offer very limited places for each batch. Unless there is an exceptional situation, we cannot accept any new registrations after the deadline as we dedicate plenty of time to thorough preparation to meet the individual needs of registered delegates. Thus, any cancellation after the date will result in an idle place on the program.
According to the policy that was in effect till 11 December 2018, the participant was charged at least 50% of the full payment in case of the cancellation. Therefore, many of our clients and partners have been requesting for preferential terms for registration resubmissions and the option of rescheduling instead of cancellation.

From 11 December 2018, the participants are offered the following options:

Each participant is allowed to reschedule the training program dates up to a maximum of 3 times at zero charge within 1 calendar year from the date of registration. This offer is valid as long as the participant reschedules for the same program in the same location or in a different location but same price range.
The organization is allowed to change or replace sponsored participants at no charge as well within one calendar year from the date of registration. An extension of this period can be granted in special circumstances.
The organization can replace the sponsored participant while changing the program of choice as well. As long as the programs are priced at the same level.

Please note, that above offers are valid only if the participant/organization submits the relevant request to Risalat at least 7 Working days prior to the program start dates. Otherwise, the individual/organization will only be entitled to an exclusive discount voucher for registration resubmission in the future (should there be any).

For Exclusive Group Registrations and Custom-Made Programs

Risalat administers dozens of custom-made programs that can be designed and developed based on the clients’ individual requests and requirements. In case if you have registered for tailor-made training course or you have requested exclusive group training, you:

Shall be entitled to get a refund up to 50% of the total amount paid, if the request for cancellation is submitted at least 30 working days before intended program start date
Shall be entitled to get a refund of up to 25% of the total amount paid, if the request for cancellation is submitted at least 20 working days before intended program start date
In case if there are less than 20 working days remaining before the intended program start date, you shall not be entitled to any refund. In such situation, you can only receive an exclusive discount voucher for future registration resubmissions (should there be any)
You can reschedule the dates of exclusive group training or custom-made program for free up to 3 times within a year from the date of payment. This offer is valid only in case if you submit the request for rescheduling at least 10 working days before the intended start date of the program.

NB: All last-minute cancellations are treated as no show and are not eligible for refund.