The problem: one desk is not the whole fund

Fund accounting, transfer agency, compliance, sales or the depositary interface: you could explain it to anyone.

Then a meeting brings legal, risk, tax and audit colleagues into the same room, and the conversation moves across the parts of the value chain you have only seen from your desk.

What is missing is a short, structured view of the whole chain, in the jurisdiction you actually work in. Know the FUNDamentals is that view, in three course days.

Who this is for

  • Specialists with a few years in one fund function who need to understand the rest of the value chain

  • Up-and-coming professionals preparing for a broader role

  • Career changers moving into funds from banking, audit or law

  • Managers sending a team member who must work across functions

What you will be able to do after the three days

  • See how the functions of the fund value chain in your jurisdiction connect

  • Explain what other functions around your desk do, and why they need what they ask you for

  • Follow the legal framework, licence holders and the basics of risk management

  • Understand NAV calculation, forward pricing, pricing, taxes and auditing

  • Judge whether the Fund Officer is your next step

The problem: one desk is not the whole fund

Fund accounting, transfer agency, compliance, sales or the depositary interface: you could explain it to anyone.

Then a meeting brings legal, risk, tax and audit colleagues into the same room, and the conversation moves across the parts of the value chain you have only seen from your desk.

What is missing is a short, structured view of the whole chain, in the jurisdiction you actually work in. Know the FUNDamentals is that view, in three course days.

Who this is for

  • Specialists with a few years in one fund function who need to understand the rest of the value chain

  • Up-and-coming professionals preparing for a broader role

  • Career changers moving into funds from banking, audit or law

  • Managers sending a team member who must work across functions

What you will be able to do after the three days

  • See how the functions of the fund value chain in your jurisdiction connect

  • Explain what other functions around your desk do, and why they need what they ask you for

  • Follow the legal framework, licence holders and the basics of risk management

  • Understand NAV calculation, forward pricing, pricing, taxes and auditing

  • Judge whether the Fund Officer is your next step

Course content

  • Fund market and fund classifications

  • Legal basics, risk management and in-depth knowledge of licence holders

  • NAV calculation, forward pricing and pricing

  • Basics of taxes and auditing

  • Your jurisdiction: Switzerland, Luxembourg, Ireland, or your own on request

    The course depth is introductory: it covers the essential concepts, terminology, and basic operations of investment funds. 

Format and facts

  • Duration: 3 course days

  • Zurich: German, Swiss fund market; Geneva: French, Swiss fund market

  • Luxembourg: English, Luxembourg fund market; Dublin: English, Irish fund market

  • Dubai/UAE English 

  • Your own jurisdiction: on request

  • For Legal basics; CH, UX and Europ UCITS/AIF, and for the Dubai / UAE Regulation 

The Participants already have practical experience in the world of collective investment schemes 

Course Days

  • Dubai, 23.11.2026

  • Zürich, 03.03.2027

  • Geneva, 17.03.2027

  • Dublin, 11.05.2027

Course content

  • Fund market and fund classifications

  • Legal basics, risk management and in-depth knowledge of licence holders

  • NAV calculation, forward pricing and pricing

  • Basics of taxes and auditing

  • Your jurisdiction: Switzerland, Luxembourg, Ireland, or your own on request

    The course depth is introductory: it covers the essential concepts, terminology, and basic operations of investment funds. 

Format and facts

  • Duration: 3 course days

  • Zurich: German, Swiss fund market; Geneva: French, Swiss fund market

  • Luxembourg: English, Luxembourg fund market; Dublin: English, Irish fund market

  • Dubai/UAE English 

  • Your own jurisdiction: on request

  • For Legal basics; CH, UX and Europ UCITS/AIF, and for the Dubai / UAE Regulation 

The Participants already have practical experience in the world of collective investment schemes 

Course Days

  • Dubai, 23.11.2026

  • Zürich, 03.03.2027

  • Geneva, 17.03.2027

  • Dublin, 11.05.2027

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What’s Included
What’s Included

Locations: Zurich, Geneva, Luxembourg, Dublin and online

Locations: Zurich, Geneva, Luxembourg, Dublin and online

Languages: German, French and English

Languages: German, French and English

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Fund Basics first?

Whether Fund Basics is a prerequisite If you already work in a fund function, you can usually start here. If you are new to funds, Fund Basics gives you the ground floor first. The orientation call confirms which applies to you

Do I need Fund Basics first?

Whether Fund Basics is a prerequisite If you already work in a fund function, you can usually start here. If you are new to funds, Fund Basics gives you the ground floor first. The orientation call confirms which applies to you

Which city and jurisdiction should I choose?

Choose the fund market you work in. Swiss funds: Zurich in German or Geneva in French. Luxembourg funds: Luxembourg in English. Irish funds: Dublin in English. Dubai/UAE: English For another jurisdiction: Ask us we can tailor the course to your market and explain how it can be adapted to your jurisdiction’s requirements.

Which city and jurisdiction should I choose?

Choose the fund market you work in. Swiss funds: Zurich in German or Geneva in French. Luxembourg funds: Luxembourg in English. Irish funds: Dublin in English. Dubai/UAE: English For another jurisdiction: Ask us we can tailor the course to your market and explain how it can be adapted to your jurisdiction’s requirements.

Three days away from my desk is a lot. How do I plan it?

The course runs as one block of three course days on fixed dates, known in advance. That gives you and your manager time to plan cover.

Three days away from my desk is a lot. How do I plan it?

The course runs as one block of three course days on fixed dates, known in advance. That gives you and your manager time to plan cover.

Is there an exam?

Yes, the "Know the FUNDamentals" course is a 3-day program that includes a certificate examination. By passing the certificate examination for the Know the FUNDamentals, they acquire the title "International Fund Officer". The Course price Incl. Test and Certificate

Is there an exam?

Yes, the "Know the FUNDamentals" course is a 3-day program that includes a certificate examination. By passing the certificate examination for the Know the FUNDamentals, they acquire the title "International Fund Officer". The Course price Incl. Test and Certificate

Is the course available in other languages?

Know the FUNDamentals runs in German in Zurich, French in Geneva and English in Luxembourg and Dublin.

Is the course available in other languages?

Know the FUNDamentals runs in German in Zurich, French in Geneva and English in Luxembourg and Dublin.

What does it cost?

NCA courses start from CHF 450. We confirm dates, format and final pricing with you personally after your booking request. No payment is due at the request stage. NCA Will provide the full information for Know the FUNDamentals price per city after client request.

What does it cost?

NCA courses start from CHF 450. We confirm dates, format and final pricing with you personally after your booking request. No payment is due at the request stage. NCA Will provide the full information for Know the FUNDamentals price per city after client request.