Irish Institute of Pensions Managers

The Irish Institute of Pensions Managers (IIPM) provides nationally recognized professional certifications in the field of pensions management in Ireland. It was founded in 1990 as a limited liability company, as a sister organization to the Pensions Management Institute in the United Kingdom. The Office of the Pension Ombudsman in Ireland mentions IIPM's primary objective is "to promote professionalism amongst those working in the field of pensions, with a particular emphasis on education." IIPM qualifications fall under the requirements of the Central Bank's Minimum Competency Code (MCC) to advise on pension products in addition to those gained through completing the Qualified Financial Advisor (QFA) qualification through the Institute of Banking.
Examinations conducted
IIPM conducts the following examinations:
*Pensions Management Examination
*Governance & Compliance Examination
*International Pensions Practice Examination
*Pensions Administration Examination
*Pensions Management Examination
*Governance & Compliance Examination
*International Pensions Practice Examination
*Pensions Administration Examination
An individual can sit for IIPM's various examinations only after passing three exams (QFA Life Assurance, QFA Pensions, QFA Regulation) conducted by the Irish QFA Board. The Leaving Certificate, in addition to actual degrees, is also considered a basis for registering for the exams.
Qualifications provided
IIPM provides the following qualifications, post the successful completion of its various examinations:
*MIIPM (Member of IIPM)
*AIIPM (Associate of IIPM)
*FIIPM (Fellow of IIPM)
These qualifications are notably accepted as the minimum requirement by the Irish financial regulator.
Notable alumni
*Eaman Donnelly
*Paul Kenny
*Paul Dunne
*Paul Webb
 
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