Irish Institute of Pensions Managers

The Irish Institute of Pensions Managers (IIPM) provides nationally recognized professional certifications^[1] in the field of pensions management based out of Dublin in Ireland. It was founded in 1990 as a limited liability company as a sister organization to 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."^[2] The current President of IIPM is Pauline Killeen.^[3]

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^[4]

An individual can sit for IIPM's various examinations only after clearing three exams (QFA Life Assurance, QFA Pensions, QFA Regulation) conducted by the Irish QFA Board.^[5] Graduate school leaving certificates (rather than degrees themselves) are also considered basis for registering for the exams.^[6]

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)^[7][8][9]

These qualifications are notably accepted as the minimum requirement by the Irish financial regulator.^[10]

Notable alumni

• Eaman Donnelly^[11]
• Paul Kenny^[12]
• Paul Dunne^[13]
• Paul Webb^[14]

References