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Kaplan Professional, in conjunction with NZX (New Zealand Exchange) Limited, is offering the NZX Adviser Course.
The NZX Adviser Course meets the minimum education requirement for individuals to be recognised by the NZX under the following adviser types; NZX Adviser, NZ Debt Market (NZDX) Adviser and NZX Derivatives Adviser.
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The NZX Adviser Course meets the minimum education requirement for individuals to be recognised by the NZX under the following adviser types:
Further details on the NZX Adviser requirements may be found in the NZX Participant Guidance Note.
Upon successful completion of the subjects from Kaplan Professional’s NZX Adviser Course requirements for their desired adviser type, and meeting any other criteria set by the NZX, individuals may apply to NZX Limited to become an accredited adviser.
Study FIN351 if seeking NZX Derivatives Adviser. Study 405N if seeking NZX Adviser OR NZ Debt Market (NZDX) Adviser.
Single subject study is also available.
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29 Jul 2024 - 15 Nov 2024
❌ Enrolments now closed
Early access opens 29 July 2024
Early access to assessments 12 August 2024
Study period commences 26 August 2024
Enrolments close/census 11 September 2024
Study period ends 15 November 2024
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30 Sep 2024 - 17 Jan 2025
✓ Enrolments open now
Early access opens 30 September 2024
Early access to assessments 14 October 2024
Study period commences 28 October 2024
Enrolments close/census 13 November 2024
Study period ends 17 January 2025
16 Dec 2024 - 4 Apr 2025
Early access opens 16 December 2024
Early access to assessments 30 December 2024
Study period commences 13 January 2025
Enrolments close/census 29 January 2025
Study period ends 4 April 2025
10 Feb 2025 - 30 May 2025
Early access opens 10 February 2025
Early access to assessments 24 February 2025
Study period commences 10 March 2025
Enrolments close/census 26 March 2025
Study period ends 30 May 2025
7 Apr 2025 - 25 Jul 2025
Early access opens 7 April 2025
Early access to assessments 21 April 2025
Study period commences 5 May 2025
Enrolments close/census 21 May 2025
Study period ends 25 July 2025
2 Jun 2025 - 19 Sep 2025
Early access opens 2 June 2025
Early access to assessments 16 June 2025
Study period commences 30 June 2025
Enrolments close/census 16 July 2025
Study period ends 19 September 2025
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