International Investment Fund Services

Next intake
Autumn Trimester (2023-2024 academic year)

Please note that the programme content and fees are subject to change in the 2023/2024 academic year. Any changes will be outlined in the 2023/2024 prospectus and at iob.ie in August - the start of the new academic year.

Programme cost: €1,890

IFS Skillnet funding available

Please note funding available for modules running up until end of 2022 only, a new application will be required for modules running in 2023 if funding is available.

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Overview
At a Glance
The Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services is a unique and specific programme, designed to support the international investment funds industry.

The programme will be of interest and particular relevance to those working, and those seeking to work, in the investment funds industry and newly practising professionals working in the asset management and investment funds areas in the legal and auditing advisory firms.

Reflecting industry practise and developments
The Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services is the acknowledged qualification of, and for, the international funds industry.

This programme is offered in partnership with Irish Funds (if).

A three module programme, the first module, Introduction to Investment Funds, introduces and contextualises the fund as an investment product, discusses the investment fund from its establishment right through its life cycle and the various involvements and interjections through that life cycle. The Fund Accounting and Valuation for International Investment Funds module outlines the accounting and valuation aspects of investment funds, including the accounting statements for funds, the calculation of the Net Asset Value (NAV) and the importance of and controls around ensuring an accurate NAV. The third module, Custody and Transfer Agency, examines the operation and the roles and responsibilities of the custody and transfer agency functions for international investment funds.

How you will benefit:
The overall aim of the programme is to introduce, discuss and describe the investment fund from its inception right through to its termination detailing the functions and parties to a fund; the roles, responsibilities and activities of all the parties to the fund and how each area interacts with each other. It will enable you to;

Outline and explain the theory and practice underpinning International Investment Fund Services and administration

Detail the factors, (including legal & regulatory), products, services/service providers which impact on the successful operation of international Investment fund services industry and marketplace

Examine the efficiency of the procedures, products, services, regulations, processes, and controls that are in place which include accounting standards and anti-money laundering to ensure the integrity of investment funds services industry

Communicate clearly (in writing and orally) to colleagues, and other relevant stakeholders the factors, considerations driving the globalization of Investment Fund Services, noting the associated risks and benefits

Identify and pursue key learning skills designed to enhance students’ personal and professional career ambitions

Continuous Professional Development:
If you hold an IOB designation or a designation managed by IOB, CPD hours may be awarded on successful completion of this programme.

100% continuous assessment.

Award
When you successfully complete this programme you will be awarded a Professional Certificate in International Investment Fund Services (level 7) from UCD.

This is a level 7 qualification on the National Framework of Qualifications.

This programme leads to the Accredited Funds Professional designation.

For more information please contact education@iob.ie

Institute of Banking
Email: info@iob.ie
Phone: +353 (0)1 6116500
Fax: +353 (0)1 6116565