Course overview

With over 9 million Australians investing through managed funds, $1 trillion in funds under management and simpler superannuation encouraging even faster growth, the Australian funds management industry is the largest in the world on a per capita basis.

However, with hundreds of managed products available, the industry can be bewildering for new entrants learning about the industry and how to approach their role.

Additionally, Australia has one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world. Understanding how managed funds are regulated is vital to appreciating how this dynamic industry operates. 

About the presenter

Peter Pontikis is the Queensland based investment director (Macro) and responsible manager for India Avenue Management Investment, a now established Mid-Cap Indian Equity fund.

His background is in private and institutional wealth management solutions, provided to Australasian high and ultra-high net worth investors and institutions where he brings four decades of investment, wealth management financial markets and his own active investing experience to his consultancies. A fellow of CPA Australia, he sits on its ethics and professional conduct centre of excellence committee and is also is a senior fellow of FINSIA where he is a Queensland state councilor. He has authored several books on foreign exchange and trading in financial markets.

Subject information

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this online workshop, individuals will:

• Obtain a practical understanding of the funds management industry and its markets, and the main products it offers to investors in both the superannuation and non-superannuation markets
• Gain an insight into key developments in both retail and wholesale markets and the regulatory environment surrounding the industry
• Develop a broad understanding of the main concepts in investment, including the major asset classes, investment risk/return, asset allocation and manager style.

Topics

• Overview of the funds management industry
• Regulation and the regulators
• The investment process
• Superannuation and non-superannuation products

Units of competency

There are no units of competency issued with this course.

Fees

$400 including GST per person. 

Contact your BDM about attractive fee incentives for corporate cohorts.

Duration

25 August and 26 August  (online attendance both days is required).

Start time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM AEST (3 hours each day).

Attendees will be provided with the opportunity to ask questions to the presenter during/after these sessions.

Entry requirements

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Individuals are required to be aged 18 years or older to enrol in this course.

Enrolment information

Delivery

This course is held online via Zoom and will not be recorded. 

A certificate of attendance will be provided to individuals who attended both sessions in full. CPD can not be awarded for attendance of this online course.

Exemptions

No exemptions are available for this workshop.

Enrolment

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Assessments

There are no formal assessments for this workshop.

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