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Trustee Training Hub
Overview
We understand it can be hard to stay on top of the investment aspects of pensions in addition to all your other day-to-day responsibilities. With this in mind, we have developed this training programme for pension trustees and targeting all levels of investment experience.
The programme
- Training webinars: CPD-accredited webinars providing you with an opportunity to watch and ask any questions live or view on demand in your own time. Register via the links below to secure your place today.
- Short training videos: Access some of our most popular training topics in bite-sized modules on a ‘right now’ basis.
- Resources: Read our latest thinking on key asset classes in the pensions world.
Short training videos
Fixed Income
Responsible Investment
An introduction to Liability Driven Investment (LDI)
LDI in practice
Multi-Asset
Real Estate
An introduction to
credit investing
Rebecca Seabrook
• What is a corporate bond?
• Credit spreads and ratings
• Types of credit strategies
Watch time: 13:02
Allocating to credit
step by step
Rebecca Seabrook
• Journey planning
• Choosing a credit strategy
• Buy and maintain credit
Watch time: 11:31
Social bonds and impact:
Part 1
Tammie Tang
• What is impact investing?
• Using bonds to deliver impact
• Impact and financial return
Watch time: 9:46
Social bonds and impact:
Part 2
Letty Byatt & Natalia Chance
• Labelled bond markets
• Measuring impact
• Impact reporting
Watch time: 11:26
Training webinars
Wednesday 11 February 2026
An Intro to US Securitised Assets
- US securitised assets – the basics
- The universe, key differences vs. Europe, and how it has evolved post-global financial crisis
- Role in pension portfolios and characteristics of securitised asset strategies
Wednesday 30 September 2026
Beyond Self Sufficiency: The Run-On Option
- Compare self-sufficiency vs. run-on – what each means for funding, risk, and trustee responsibilities
- Explore adding yield while managing risks post self-sufficiency
- Assess endgame trade-offs – timing, sponsor appetite, and practical considerations for 2026 and beyond
Wednesday 30 April 2025
Macroeconomics & DB pensions
- How do macroeconomic indicators (such as interest rates and inflation) impact your scheme’s assets and liabilities?
- What’s ahead for investment markets and how to position your portfolio for the climate to come?
Resources
Irish Trustees
Access your dedicated Trustee Training Hub and explore the Columbia Threadneedle Pensions Education Hub for tailored guidance and educational resources.
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Liability driven investment (LDI)
Liability Driven Investment (LDI) is a popular and core risk management tool for pension schemes and insurance companies.
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Pensions Watch
What’s been happening and what’s on the horizon in the world of pensions and importantly, why does it all matter?
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Learn more about our capabilities
We offer a broad range of actively managed investment strategies and solutions covering global, regional and domestic markets and asset classes.
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Glossary
Here is a simple reference guide to some of the technical terms that you may come across as you explore our videos and resources.
Find out moreCT US Asset-Backed Securities Fund
A diversifier for investment grade credit portfolios. Targeting liquidity, stability and attractive risk-adjusted returns through active management.
Testimonials
"Great session. A good reminder on some of the principles and a good update on the current outlook."
"I am a member nominated trustee and have a very limited financial background, but found that I was able to take notes and follow what they said. It made much clearer the things I have to negotiate at trustee meetings."
"Very thorough with valuable insight and well presented with good examples. "
"Question and answer sessions improved understanding and added to overall comprehension by the team."
“Excellent presentation of strategy solutions considerations for trustees and one that allows issues to be articulated to company sponsors.”
“This was my first online session. I found it very easy refreshing as the presentation were clear, with very little jargon. Thank you to everyone and I will definitely be attending future presentations.”
Get in touch
If you would like to learn more, request specific training videos or share any feedback, please email the UK Institutional team on the link below.
Risk disclaimer
The value of investments and any income from them can go down as well as up and investors may not get back the original amount invested.
