Margin Lending and Geared Investments Program
Our Margin Lending and Geared Investments Program is listed on the ASIC training register as meeting
RG 146 training requirements in the specialist knowledge area of margin lending. It is designed not only to help you become RG 146 compliant but to also extend your knowledge in this key area of advice.
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Who should enrol
The program is designed for industry professionals looking to provide general or personal advice in relation to margin lending and geared investments. People working in the industry in a supporting role such as customer service IT, legal or product development may also benefit from this program.
What will I achieve upon completion?
Upon successful completion of this program you should be able to:
- Explain the fundamentals of margin lending, including loan to value ratios (LVRs) and margin calls, gearing and the concept of leverage
- Identify potential investors who can benefit from margin lending and gearing
- Identify and manage the risks associated with margin lending
- Analyse and compare alternative gearing strategies in relation to taxation
- Describe the regulatory reforms in relation to advising on these products and what they mean for financial advisers and providers
What will I receive upon completion?
As this program does not currently provide any competencies, a Certificate of Completion will be awarded upon successful completion.When the required ASIC RG 146 competency has been created, Kaplan will award you with a Statement of Attainment if you have compliance under RG 146 in generic knowledge and skills.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for this program. However, to get the most out of this program, Kaplan recommends that you are RG 146 compliant in the following knowledge areas prior to enrolment:
- Generic Knowledge
- Securities
- Managed Investments
Kaplan offers these RG 146 knowledge areas through the Tier 1 Compliance Solution or the Diploma of Financial Services (Financial Planning).
Program Overview
This program is comprised of 4 modules:
- Regulation
- Gearing
- Fundamentals of Margin Lending
- Alternative Gearing Strategies and Taxation
Download the Learning Outcomes for all modules.
Duration and delivery
Margin Lending and Geared Investments is delivered as a fifteen (15) hour self-study program with an optional half-day workshop.
Workshops are a great option if you prefer a more structured, classroom based style of learning environment while also gaining access to our leading industry practitioners. Find out more.
View workshop schedules for all regions.
Express your interest in attending a workshop.
Assessment
There is one assessment for this program: an exam.
The exam is one hour, open-book and consists of 20 multiple choice questions.
If you are unsuccessful in the exam (Not yet competent), you will have the opportunity to resit the exam (once) and you will be re-examined on the full content of the exam.
Please refer to the Kaplan Assessment Policy for further details.
Recognition & Exemptions
Methods available:
- Recognition of Prior Learning - Assessment only
- Mutual Recognition
Refer to Recognition & Exemptions for further information.
Study Information
Visit the Study Information page for further information.