Events

Events in May 2011

Development Module: Governance Best Practice - May

The Wellington Club, 88 The Terrace, Wellington - 18 May 2011

What is it that makes the difference between an effective, efficient and responsive Board of Trustees and the rest? The answers lie in procedure and execution. This session will provide a discussion forum on current governance issues and provide some tools and techniques to improve the governance responsibility.

Development Module: Trustee Investment Decisions - May

Venue TBC, Wellington - 18 May 2011

This education module focuses on the investment decisions that Trustees are faced with including selecting and mixing fund managers, selecting a consultant, evaluating investment surveys, understanding different types of investment vehicles and evaluating the option of managing your own assets.

Development Module: Introduction to Wholesale Investing - May

Terrace Conference Centre, The Terrace, Wellington - 17 May 2011

Russell Investments has partnered with Workplace Savings NZ to provide a workshop designed to inform and educate Trustees all about investment fundamentals.  Whether you are a new scheme Trustee or looking for new industry knowledge, this session will have something for everyone.

Development Module: Introduction to Trusteeship - May

Kensington Swan, 89 The Terrace, Wellington - 17 May 2011

For new or existing trustees, this course will assist all trustees in understanding their legal obligations and broader responsibilities associated with the governance of a trust. Particular emphasis is given to trustee powers, duties and the exercise of discretions.

Auckland Industry Breakfast with Deborah Fuhr, Global Head of ETF Research & Implementation Strategy

The Northern Club, 19 Princes St, Auckland - 31 May 2011

Workplace Savings NZ & Women in Super are pleased to present Deborah Fuhr, Managing Director and Global Head of ETF Research and Implementation Strategy at BlackRock, guest speaker for our next industry breakfast. Deborah will give a global perspective on the Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) industry, and discuss why ETFs are being widely used in asset allocation.