Pension fund Trustees play a critically important role in the management and administration of pension funds in Zimbabwe. As a way of bridging the knowledge gap for Trustees in Zimbabwe, the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe (IIZ) introduced a Trusteeship qualification at COP level. The qualification entitled “COP in Retirement Fund Trusteeship” is a one module exam which comes as a two-hour multiple-choice examination with a pass mark of 70%. The module covers the following topics;

  • The Structure of Retirement Funds
  • Types of Retirement Funds
  • General Principles of Trusteeship
  • Trustees Duties and Responsibilities
  • Fiduciary Duties of Trustees
  • Fund Types and Benefits

Who Should Study for the COP Trusteeship?

  • Practising Trustees
  • Prospective trustees

Exam Sittings

Exams are written in April and October of every year in the following exam centers

  • Harare
  • Bulawayo
  • Gweru
  • Mutare
  • Masvingo
  • Francistown
  • Maputo
  • Gaborone

Should you require more information on registration contact the Institute on the following details;

Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe 
Number 41 Caithness Road Eastlea, Harare
+263 4 788 010/ 746 238/ 776 636

Email: rvambe@iizim.co.zw
mjkata@iizim.co.zw