Critical reviews round II: Turning compliance into better governance

For many pension schemes, the first cycle of IORP II governance requirements was focused on implementation. As schemes move into their second round of critical reviews, the challenge is different: how do you avoid a process that simply updates documents and instead use it to strengthen decision-making, improve efficiency and enhance member experience? 

In this webinar, we'll share practical insights from our work with trustees and our experience of regulatory expectations since IORP II was introduced. We'll explore how governance frameworks are evolving, where schemes are finding genuine value from the review process, and the common pitfalls that can result in a review becoming a compliance exercise rather than a strategic opportunity. 

Whether your scheme is planning to complete the review in-house or is expecting to engage consultants, we'll help you think about how your next review can better support your trustee board and members. 

Why attend? 

You'll hear: 

• Why critical reviews are becoming increasingly important as Irish pension governance continues to mature under the IORP II framework.
• What the regulator appears to be focusing on and how trustee expectations are evolving. 
  Lessons learnt from schemes that have already completed their first review cycle.
• Ways the critical reviews can drive and improve board effectiveness.
• Practical ideas for ensuring your critical review delivers meaningful value rather than becoming a "tick-box" exercise.
• Key questions trustees should be asking before launching their next review.