ICTS Academy Courses
Learn how to navigate the ever-evolving world of retirement funds and best fulfil your fiduciary responsibilities in whichever role you play.
ESG Integration for Sustainable Retirement Outcomes
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) considerations have become a critical component of effective retirement fund governance and long-term investment decision-making. This practical workshop equips trustees and retirement fund professionals with the knowledge and confidence to understand ESG principles, regulatory requirements, and their fiduciary responsibilities.
Management Committee Training
This training is designed to empower Management Committee (Manco) members with a solid understanding of retirement fund governance and the workings on an umbrella fund, including your role and responsibilities within that environment.
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Employee Benefit Consultants Induction Program
The Employee Benefit Consultants Induction Program is your gateway to understanding the retirement fund landscape. Designed for new consultants and professionals entering the industry, this practical and focused program lays the foundation for confident, compliant, and value-adding support to trustees and management committees.
Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience for Retirement Funds V2 2026
Cybersecurity & Resilience for Retirement Funds V2 2026 is an update on V1 2025, which unpacked the requirements of Joint Standard 2 of 2024 and the duty it placed on trustees of retirement funds and governing boards of financial institutions. V2 2026, expands on this initial learning, with a focus on how to identify and mitigate risks that a Fund or organisation may be exposed to.
Cybersecurity & Cyber Resilience for Retirement Funds V1 2025
This course equips retirement fund trustees and stakeholders with the knowledge and skills to implement cybersecurity and cyber resilience measures per Joint Standard 2 of 2024, issued by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Prudential Authority (PA).
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Retirement Fund Fundamentals
Trustees of retirement funds are expected to act in a trustworthy manner and in the interests of their fund members. This course helps in carrying out your fiduciary responsibility with care, diligence, and good faith.
Investment Fundamentals
The investment world can seem complex and it’s difficult to grasp and make sense of the choices. This course simplifies investments and provides the knowledge to participate in investment discussions.
Distribution of Death Benefits
The process and principles for the distribution of death benefits is often not fully appreciated. This course sets out the process to be followed when distributing death benefits.
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The TTK has been created expressly to provide board members of retirement funds (trustees) with a better understanding of their roles and to carry out their fiduciary duties more effectively.
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Retirement Fund Fundamentals Advanced
The Retirement Fund Fundamentals Advanced course goes beyond the basic obligations of loyalty, care, and prudence to address the unique complexities and challenges associated with managing pension assets and serving the best interests of plan participants.
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The purpose of understanding more advanced investment principles for a retirement fund is to be able to optimize portfolio performance, manage risk, and align the investment strategy with the fund’s long-term objectives and liabilities. Space saving teSpace saving text to align xt
Risk Management for Retirement Funds
Retirement funds are a significant player in the South African economy. With so much at stake for members of funds and the investments made by retirement funds, governance has become an integral part of our lives.
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Annuity Strategies for Retirement Funds space saving
Reaching retirement age may seem like an exciting milestone for anyone but it can also be a time of much uncertainty and stress when it comes to all the financial decisions that need to be made. This course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of annuities and their role in retirement planning. Space saving text to align
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The role of a Principal Officer is pivotal in ensuring effective management and compliance with regulatory requirements. This course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, skills, and competencies necessary to excel in this key leadership position.
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Retirement Benefit Counselling space saving text
The Retirement Benefit Counselling course aims to empower individuals and their advisors to make informed decisions, achieve their retirement goals, and enjoy a fulfilling and financially secure retirement.
How to Read Your Annual Financial Statements
Financial statements represent the financial position of a fund. This course will provide you with valuable skills and knowledge that are applicable across various professional and personal contexts, ultimately empowering you to make better financial decisions and achieve your goals.
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How Tax Applies to Retirement Funds Space Saving
This course will equip you with the knowledge, skills, and strategies needed to navigate the complex intersection of taxes and retirement planning effectively.
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Bespoke and on-boarding courses
Find out more about our ability to create bespoke courses for your trustee board or umbrella fund, as well as on-boarding programmes for new employees of retirement fund administrators and consultants.