Description
Financial Education Professionals is a leading provider of technical training in financial services. We deliver innovative, contemporary training solutions developed by prominent industry experts and education specialists.
This short course describes the knowledge and skills required to analyse client needs and to deal ethically and professionally in managed investments. It addresses the training requirements of current Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and Australian financial services (AFS) licensing at Tier 1 level.
Existing RG146 compliant financial market dealers and brokers, and authorised representatives, can also complete this course to extend their advisory range into Tier 1 Managed Investments.
To be RG146 compliant to provide General Advice in Tier 1 Managed Investments, you must also successfully complete Generic Knowledge.
Learning outcomes
- Define what a managed investment scheme is and identify the roles played by the various participants in Australia’s managed investment market
- Discuss the benefits and disadvantages to investors of using investment managers and their products
- Describe the features and characteristics of commonly used managed investments and how they are traded
- Evaluate investment concepts and strategies used to earn returns and mitigate risks
- Analyse key issues involved in reporting investment performance, including asset management approach, attribution analysis, and disclosure of fees and charges
- Demonstrate property valuation techniques.
Course content
- Managed investment concepts
- Types of managed investments
- Investment, portfolio management and risk
- Analysing managed investments
Recognition of Prior Learning
If you have completed Generic Knowledge in the past, we can recognise this prior learning on your certificate. Please send a copy of your transcript to admin@financialeducation.com.au to check your eligibility.
Certification
On successful completion of Generic Knowledge and Managed Investments, participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attainment confirming that they are RG 146 compliant to provide general advice in Managed Investments.
We estimate you will need approximately 20 hours study time to complete each subject. Each earning 20 hours/points.
Each course is offered by self study via our learning portal, FEP Online. It provides you with online learning resources, support and assessment.
You have 8 weeks from your enrolment date in which to complete each course.
For each course, there is one (1) open-book knowledge examination comprising of forty (40) multiple choice questions. You are given two (2) attempts with a required 80% pass mark. A practice assessment is available to you.
Note that representatives and advisers providing personal advice to retail clients in securities must now meet FASEA education and continuing professional development standards.
Enrol in 2 or more RG146 initial compliance courses and receive a 10% discount. Use the code RG146bundle at checkout.
Download our RG146 Managed Investments course brochure
