Investment Analysis and Evaluation of Fund Manager's Performance

The programme

Programme overview

Very often than not, most organisations find themselves sub-contracting or outsourcing the management of Investment of their excess cash to professional fund managers.

This process of out-sourcing investment management is usually given at the advantage of the fund manager. Little is done for the fund manager to be accountable for the investment return. This workshop is meant for those who have the responsibility of managing investments whether within or those whose management have been outsourced. If you want to sharpen your skills in managing a portfolio of investment which you have outsourced its management then this Investment Analysis and Evaluation of Fund Manager’s Performance workshop is suited for you.

Who should attend

Who is this programme for?

• Finance Directors/Managers
• Investment Managers/Officers
• Accountants
• Auditors
• Compliance Officers
• Any Professional Who Needs an In-Depth Knowledge of Investment Analysis

Learning outcomes

What you will learn

• Describe the prescripts of the Pension Fund Act and Regulations
• Identify the Fund's Investment approaches
• Identify Investment instruments
• Analyse/evaluate the performance of a fund manager, including how AI-driven analytics are increasingly used to accelerate this evaluation
• Pass Portfolio management recommendations for Management and fund managers

Assumed Knowledge

• They are familiar with the enterprise operations
• They know the Fund Managers their employer's use
• Familiar with Investment terminologies

Requirements for This Training

• Participants should bring their current Fund Manager's Investment Reports, Investment Procedure Manual, and a set Investment Policy Statement (both printed and electronic).

Explore the programme

Detailed programme outline

• Pension Funds Act and statutory compliance guidelines for fund investments
• Allocation of assets and liabilities between a pension fund and associated businesses
• Roles and responsibilities of key stakeholders: Members, Trustees, Principal Officers, Agents, and Service Providers
• Core functions of Benefit Administration services, Asset Managers, and Fund Consultants
• Corporate Governance Code and Trustees Code of Conduct implementation
• What is an Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and its primary regulatory purpose
• Defining investment objectives: Balancing stakeholder interest, return targets, and risk limits
• ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations as standard components of modern institutional IPS
• Implementing exclusion criteria and sustainability-linked benchmarks
• Risk management frameworks and detailed portfolio descriptions
• Determining asset concentration rules and corresponding benchmarks
• Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) vs. Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA)
• Establishing investment performance benchmarks and dynamic rebalancing guidelines
• Approaches to entity portfolio management: Out-sourcing vs. Direct management
• Active vs. Passive portfolio management strategies
• Core principles behind modern asset allocation strategies
• Trustee oversight roles in fund manager performance reviews (Quarterly & Annual)
• Performance benchmarks for listed and unlisted assets, including unlisted valuation methodologies
• Procedures for handling fund manager underperformance
• Selection criteria and pre-evaluation considerations for Fund Managers
• Evaluating Fund Manager performance using modern analytical tools
• AI-driven analytics in institutional evaluation — lessons from Norway's NBIM (assessing ESG risk across ~7,200 companies in 24 hours)
• Governance requirements under the Financial Services AI Risk Management Framework (introduced February 2026)
• Investment compliance measurement and reporting to management
• Analysis of allowable vs. non-allowable assets and soundness of asset portfolio as reflected in the IPS
• Asset concentration analysis and evaluation of outsourced investment portfolios
• Monthly Investment Performance Movement Reports per Fund Manager
• Comparing IPS asset allocation with Fund Manager TAA to identify over-investments, under-investments, and under-performance
• Comparative analysis of multi-manager performance
• Assessing Pension Fund Financial Performance: Fund Adequacy Ratio (FAR), Return on Assets (ROA), and Return on Investment (ROI)
• Pension Fund Accounts Risk Analysis: Concentration risk, divestiture pitfalls, Capital Adequacy, Solvency Ratios, and Funding Risk

Learning approach

How you will learn

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Discuss your requirements

Dates, duration & arrangements

Contact Ratomac to confirm dates, duration, delivery format, entry requirements and any applicable assessment or certification before booking.