Course co-ordinator(s): Peter Ridges (Edinburgh).
Aims:
The aims of this course are:
- To provide an understanding of the roles and needs of the parties involved in the provision of pensions, including social security
- To provide a thorough understanding of alternative systems of pension provision, and their financing
- To provide an understanding of the factors involved in pension scheme design
- To provide an understanding of issues relating to sponsor covenants in occupational pension schemes
Detailed Information
Course Description: Link to Official Course Descriptor.
Pre-requisites: none.
Linked course(s): F71PD Pensions B .
Location: Edinburgh.
Semester: 1.
Syllabus:
Different Types of Pension scheme
- Defined Benefit
- Defined Contribution
- Hybrid
- Social Security
- Individual Accounts
- Personal Pensions
Key Stakeholders
- State
- Employers
- Individuals
Timing of Contributions
- Pay-As-You-Go
- Funding
- Book Reserving
Types of Investment
- Direct Investment
- Insurance Products
Sponsor Covenant
- Measurement
- Monitoring
Scheme Design
- Eligibility
- Benefits
- Contributions
SCQF Level: 11.
Credits: 15.
Other Information
Help: If you have any problems or questions regarding the course, you are encouraged to contact the course leader.
Canvas: further information and course materials are available on Canvas