Fund Governance in Practice
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Course outline
This course reviews several practical aspects of being a Director in the fund industry, including the relationship between the Director and the Fund/Company, life as a Director, managing your liability and overseeing relations with authorities.
The implementation of good governance in the daily work of a Director in the fund industry will be illustrated through practical examples.
Course highlights
The main features of the program are:
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Lifecycle of a Director: accepting, onboarding and continuous review and resigning from a directorship mandate
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Discussion with two experienced Directors: tips and lessons learned
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What can go wrong: liability management, Directors’ & Officers’ Insurance, examples of claims and resolutions
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CSSF Presentation: Mission, Organisation and the Declaration of Honour process
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Overview of Reporting with Authorities
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ILA Director Toolkits
Benefits of the program
This module is designed to help you with the practical aspects of being a Director in the fund industry. You will gain pragmatic information and numerous tips, essential for your profession. Pedagogic case studies are used to encourage interaction and learn best practices.
Target audience
- Fund and investment management companies’ directors (UCITS, SIF, SICAR, RAIF,...), independent or in employment contracts
- Managers responsible for funds and investment companies with management and/or supervisory responsibilities
- Executives and managers of management companies and/or funds
- Executives and managers (legal, domiciliation and compliance services) of service providers, e.g. depository banks, administrative and domiciliary agents
- Lawyers specialising in investment funds
- Auditors specialising in investment funds
Date & Time
Venue
CPD hours
8.0 hours
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Speakers
Agenda and schedule
9:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM
Lifecycle of a Director: from the Director’s and the Fund’s/Investment Fund Manager’s perspectives:
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Accepting
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Onboarding
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Ongoing (during the mandate)
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Resigning
10:50 AM
Coffee break
11:05 AM
Case study: Lifecycle of a Director
11:50 PM
My experience as a Director
12:30 PM
Lunch
Agenda and schedule
9:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM
Lifecycle of a Director: from the Director’s and the Fund’s/Investment Fund Manager’s perspectives:
-
Accepting
-
Onboarding
-
Ongoing (during the mandate)
-
Resigning
10:50 AM
Coffee break
11:05 AM
Case study: Lifecycle of a Director
11:50 PM
My experience as a Director
12:30 PM
Lunch
Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.
9:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM
Lifecycle of a Director: from the Director’s and the Fund’s/Investment Fund Manager’s perspectives:
-
Accepting
-
Onboarding
-
Ongoing (during the mandate)
-
Resigning
10:50 AM
Coffee break
11:05 AM
Case study: Lifecycle of a Director
11:50 PM
My experience as a Director
12:30 PM
Lunch
Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.
Agenda and schedule
9:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM
Lifecycle of a Director: from the Director’s and the Fund’s/Investment Fund Manager’s perspectives:
-
Accepting
-
Onboarding
-
Ongoing (during the mandate)
-
Resigning
10:50 AM
Coffee break
11:05 AM
Case study: Lifecycle of a Director
11:50 PM
My experience as a Director
12:30 PM
Lunch
9:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM
Lifecycle of a Director: from the Director’s and the Fund’s/Investment Fund Manager’s perspectives:
• Accepting
• Onboarding
• Ongoing (during the mandate)
• Resigning
10:50 AM
Coffee break
11:05 AM
Case study: Lifecycle of a Director
11:50 PM
My experience as a Director
12:30 PM
Lunch
14:00 PM
Liability Management: What can go wrong, how to protect yourself and mitigate risk:
• The Director’s perspective
• The role of insurance, and key factors to consider
• Exploring claims scenarios, including insurance policy coverage and the process of making and managing an insurance claim
15:15 PM
Coffee break
15:30 PM
Relations with Authorities:
• CSSF Mission, Organisation and the Declaration of Honour Process
16:10 PM
• Reporting to Authorities: Overview
16:25 PM
Practical guidance for Fund Directors: the ILA Funds FAQs and Toolkit
16:35 PM
Rise up – guide to the exams and certification process
16:45 PM
Course Evaluation: Module 10 and overall course
17:00 PM
Closing
9:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM
Lifecycle of a Director: from the Director’s and the Fund’s/Investment Fund Manager’s perspectives:
-
Accepting
-
Onboarding
-
Ongoing (during the mandate)
-
Resigning
10:50 AM
Coffee break
11:05 AM
Case study: Lifecycle of a Director
11:50 PM
My experience as a Director
12:30 PM
Lunch
Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.
Agenda and schedule
9:00 AM
Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM
Lifecycle of a Director: from the Director’s and the Fund’s/Investment Fund Manager’s perspectives:
• Accepting
• Onboarding
• Ongoing (during the mandate)
• Resigning
10:50 AM
Coffee break
11:05 AM
Case study: Lifecyle of a Director
11:50 AM
My experience as a Director
12:30 AM
Lunch
14:00 PM
Liability Management: What can go wrong, how to protect yourself and mitigate risk:
• The Director’s perspective
• The role of insurance, and key factors to consider
• Exploring claims scenarios, including insurance policy coverage and the process of making and managing an insurance claim
15:15 PM
Coffee break
15:30 PM
Relations with Authorities:
• CSSF Mission, Organisation and the Declaration of Honour Process
16:15 PM
•
Reporting to Authorities: Overview
16:25 PM
Practical guidance for Fund Directors: The ILA Funds FAQs & Toolkits
16:35 PM
Rise Up – guide to the exams and certification process
16:45 PM
Course Evaluation: Module 10 and overall course
17:00 PM
Closing
Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.
Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.
Venue
INNSiDE by Meliá Luxembourg
12 rue Henri M. Schnadt
2530 Luxembourg - Luxembourg
Contact the organiser
Institut Luxembourgeois des Administrateurs
certifications@ila.lu | +352 26 49 58 5963