Introduction

With the funds industry going from strength to strength and recovering from the financial downturn, there has never been a more critical time for fund administrators to arm themselves with the academic and practical knowledge required to provide an industry-leading service.

As the demand for attention to detail and timeliness in fund administration increases, administrators will need to be equipped to meet the ever-increasing industry and regulatory demands. The Diploma in Fund Administration will enable you to demonstrate, through a certificated qualification, that you have the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide an excellent fund administration service and one which differentiates you from the competition.

Overview

Suitable for those who have completed the Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration, the Diploma provides a detailed insight into the administration of hedge funds, retail funds, private equity and property funds. The Diploma is a benchmark professional qualification demonstrating excellence.

Aimed at those who already have some knowledge and practical experience in the industry, the Diploma is suitable for fund practitioners who want to become experts in their field and gain a high-level understanding of fund administration.

Benefits

This course will:

• Arm you with an advanced level, certificated, practical qualification, which is underpinned bysound academic content
• Enhance your ability to deliver a high-quality, consistent and holistic fund administration service
• Broaden your understanding of different types of funds and their administration
• Enhance your professional reputation as well as that of your firm
• Improve your workplace performance and increase your potential for career progression

Key features

• An advanced level, certificated programme resulting in a practical qualification
• Comprehensive, bespoke course materials written by experienced industry practitioners
• Extensive support and resource material including online webinars
• A variety of study options
• Opportunity to specialise in hedge funds, retail funds or private equity and property funds
• Awarded in association with The University of Manchester Business School
• Allows use of the designation Dip (Fund Admin)

Exemptions

Delegates wishing to apply for exemption from the Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration must:

• Be able to demonstrate significant and relevant work experience (at least 3 years)
• Have broadly covered the content of the programme at the same level in a previous course or qualification

Admission requirements

The Diploma in Fund Administration is designed for individuals who have:

• A sound educational background
• Relevant work experience in the financial services industry
• Completed the Advanced Certificate in Fund Administration, or obtained a qualification that is equivalent in level and content to the Advanced Certificate

Hedge Funds Pathway

Unit 1: The Investment Manager

Unit 2: The Discretionary Investment Management Agreement

Unit 3: Prime Brokerage

Unit 4: The Prime Brokerage Agreement and Other Documentation

Unit 5: The Fund Administrator

Unit 6: Investment Strategies

Unit 7: Group Structures for Funds and Side Pockets

Unit 8: The EU Savings Tax Directive

Unit 9: Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities (UCITS 3)

Retail Funds Pathway

Unit 1: Regulation of Retail Funds

Unit 2: Investment Companies

Unit 3: Authorised Unit Trusts

Private Equity & Property Funds Pathway

Unit 1: Private Equity Funds

Unit 2: Property Funds

Unit 3: Roles of Key Players

Unit 4: The EU Saving Tax Directives and Other Directives

Unit 5: Undertakings for Collective Investments in Transferable Securities

Accounting and NAV (Compulsory for all delegates)

Unit 1: Bookkeeping and Accounting

Unit 2: Net Asset Value (NAV) Calculation

How to apply

To enrol on the Diploma in Fund Administration, you will need to complete the course enrolment form
(available on the website) and return it by fax, email or post to the address below. If you require any further
information, please contact CLT International at cltinternational@centlaw.com

CLT International
Wrens Court
52-54 Victoria Road
Sutton Coldfield
West Midlands B72 1SX
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)121 355 0900
Fax: +44 (0)121 355 5517

www.clt-fundadministration.com