AFSL Responsible Manager CPD

About our AFSL Responsible Manager CPD

Our 2026 AFSL Responsible Manager CPD is an essential update for Responsible Managers and Governance, Risk and Compliance Leaders. AFS Licensees must ensure that the appointed responsible manager undertakes appropriate training on an ongoing basis to ensure that their skills, knowledge and competencies remain up to date.

ASIC Regulatory Guide 105 provides detailed information about the requirements of responsible managers. (RG 105.10)

ASIC doesn’t specify how many CPD hours are required for Responsible Managers of AFS licensees.

However, the CPD must be ‘adequate’ and assist a responsible manager to:

  • maintain knowledge and skills that are appropriate for their activities and responsibilities, and are consistent with any applicable training standards
  • update their knowledge and skills, especially in areas where there is continual change
  • develop new knowledge and skills to assist with their current role or roles contemplated in the near future.

Our responsible manager CPD awards 15 hours/points. This affords licensees flexibility to make up the balance of the widely accepted industry standard of 20 hours via other activities, such as industry reading, inhouse training, and industry event attendance.

About our course

In the current climate, with ASIC and APRA joining forces to co-regulate and reinforce compliance, conduct and ethics, there’s not just more of it; it’s also getting broader and more prescriptive. As the person that a licensee relies on to ensure their organisation is meeting its general obligations, it is crucial that a responsible manager feels well-equipped to perform at their best.

Our AFSL Responsible Manager CPD, released annually each year;

  • Contains five topics in alignment with what the regulators are prioritising
  • Earns 15 CPD hours/points (3 CPD points per topic).
  • Topics are separately assessed so can be studied one at a time, across the year.
  • Assessment is via a multiple-choice quiz for each topic.
  • CPD is mapped to ASIC RG105, FAS (formerly FASEA and APRA CPS 520-fit and proper categories.

2026 AFSL RM CPD Program

Topic 1: Roles and responsibilities of a responsible manager

  • General obligations of AFS licensees
  • ASIC’s expectations regarding eligibility and ongoing conduct of responsible managers
  • How FAR interacts with ASIC licensing
  • Tips for performing the RM role effectively.

Topic 2: Managing non-financial risk

  • Identifying and defining non-financial risk
  • Regulator expectations and guidance on non-financial risk management
  • Analysis of regulator enforcement case studies
  • How organisational culture, leadership and structure affect conduct risk
  • Importance of ethics in risk management.

Topic 3: Developing a compliant AML/CTF Program

  • Overview of new AML/CTF Program requirements
  • Establishing your governance framework
  • Undertaking ML/TF/PF risk assessment
  • Mitigating and managing risks – procedures, customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, staff training
  • Ongoing compliance with your AML/CTF policies
  • Reviewing and updating your AML/CTF Program.

Topic 4: AI in financial services

  • Overview of current applications of AI in business
  • Financial services AI use cases – investment banking and funds management
  • Financial services AI use cases – transaction/system and compliance monitoring, DigitalID
  • Public policy and regulator positions on AI use
  • Guidance and best practice tips for financial services firms’ use of AI.

Topic 5: Regulator strategic priorities and enforcement activity

  • How financial services regulators approach enforcing laws and standards they supervise
  • Key strategic priorities over the next year, including private markets, consumer outcomes in insurance and superannuation, sustainable finance, operational resilience of market infrastructure, and financial fraud and scams
  • Insights for licensees in recent enforcement cases.

Program Content

Learning Outcomes

What you will learn

Who is this course for?

  • Responsible Managers
  • Risk and Compliance leaders
  • Accountable persons of APRA-regulated entities
  • Company Directors
  • Compliance personnel and consultants
  • Financial Planning Practice Manager
  • Legal and corporate advisory professionals
  • Senior Managers

Units of Competency

Pre-requisite

Recognition of Prior Learning

Certification

Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment confirming you have achieved 15 CPD hours/points.

Our CPD is mapped to ASIC RG105, FAS (formerly FASEA) and APRA CPS 520 Fit and Proper categories.

 

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

RG 105 AFS licensing: Organisational competence is a guide for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees and AFS licence applicants.

This guide describes what ASIC looks for when assessing compliance with the ‘organisational competence obligation’, which is one of the general obligations under s912A(1) of the Corporations Act.

 

Our CPD program is an essential annual update for responsible managers and governance, risk and compliance leaders.
  • Released annual each year (January - December)
  • Contains five topics in alignment with what the regulators are prioritising
  • Earns 15 CPD hours/points (3 CPD points per topic).
  • Topics are separately assessed so can be studied one at a time, across the year.
  • Assessment is via a multiple-choice quiz for each topic.
 

Responsible Managers are the people that a licensee appoints to demonstrate to ASIC that it has the knowledge, skills and experience required to provide the financial services it is authorised to on its Australian Financial Services licence (AFSL). For information on relevant legislation and important information surrounding your licensing obligations please refer to ASIC’s Regulatory Index. Are you applying for an AFS Licence? Refer to ASICs AFS Licensing Kit for your obligations.

We see Compliance Consultants as essential to good customer outcomes. Self-licensing is on the rise, ASIC is increasing scrutiny of regulated entities, and numerous legislative changes and other reforms are prompting all manner of financial services firms to seek the assistance of a Compliance Consultant. Please visit our Compliance Consultants directory.

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ASIC doesn’t specify how many CPD hours are required for Responsible Managers of AFS licensees. However, the CPD must be ‘adequate’ and assist a responsible manager to:
  • maintain knowledge and skills that are appropriate for their activities and responsibilities, and are consistent with any applicable training standards
  • update their knowledge and skills, especially in areas where there is continual change
  • develop new knowledge and skills to assist with their current role or roles contemplated in the near future.
Our AFSL Responsible Manager CPD awards 15 hours/points. This affords licensees flexibility to make up the balance of the widely accepted industry standard of 20 hours via other activities, such as industry reading, inhouse training, and industry event attendance.
What will I learn in this workshop?2026-07-15T18:59:10+10:00

The workshop combines regulatory updates with practical compliance guidance, helping Responsible Managers better understand their obligations and strengthen their governance framework.

Topics include:

Credit regulation and licensing

Understand the current regulatory framework governing Australian Credit Licensees and ASIC’s expectations of Responsible Managers.

The role and responsibilities of a Responsible Manager

Explore what ASIC expects Responsible Managers to do in practice and how to effectively discharge your responsibilities.

Regulatory priorities

Understand the emerging issues and compliance risks currently attracting regulatory attention.

Recent ASIC regulatory outcomes

Review recent enforcement actions and regulatory outcomes with a focus on the role Responsible Managers played – and the lessons every licensee should learn.

Accountability and governance

Strengthen your oversight, governance and compliance framework through practical examples and proven approaches.

Managing your ongoing obligations

Learn practical tips for staying across your obligations, maintaining effective records and meeting your reporting responsibilities.

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