Learning Content

Accredited Listed Product Adviser (ASX ALPA)

Kaplan Professional, together with the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), offers the Accredited Listed Product Adviser (ALPA) program to help learners gain a detailed understanding of the characteristics of listed products in order to apply these to a wealth management strategy. The more you know about the types of products, the role they play in portfolio construction, and the strategies behind their use, the better you can support your clients’ wealth management goals.

The ALPA program focuses on the range of ASX products including equities, interest rate securities, listed managed investments and derivatives.

Topics covered

1. Understanding the market structure and operations
2. Equities and interest rate products
3. Derivatives
4. Managed investments
5. Portfolio construction

Learning outcomes

On completion of the course, you should be able to:

• Outline the processes and systems underlying the trading of securities on the ASX
• Explain the different types of products listed on the ASX
• Understand the features of derivative products
• Explain managed investments and how they can be used
• Discuss portfolio construction and portfolio diversification

Who is this short course suitable for?

• Financial planners/advisers
• Accountants
• Paraplanners
• SMSF specialists

Price: $395 per person

Duration: Six (6) hours

Assessment: Multiple-choice assessment at the end of each module (eight [8] questions per module). Each assessment has two (2) attempts and a 75% pass rate.

On completion of the short course, you’ll receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to receive a digital badge.

Superannuation Industry Induction

This course introduces superannuation and the superannuation industry. The superannuation industry is an important and major component of the Australian financial services sector, and it is essential to understand the role it plays. Superannuation is also an important savings tool for all Australians’ retirement planning.

With an ageing population, there is an ever-increasing need to encourage people to at least partially fund their own retirement. The Australian superannuation industry continues to grow rapidly as Australia’s population is retiring earlier and living longer, which means that the cost of supporting retirees is increasing. The accumulation of sufficient funds to maintain a comfortable lifestyle on retirement is important as is the growing need for financial advice to maximise retirement outcomes. This is why the federal government incentivises people to save for retirement by providing contribution opportunities and various tax concessions within the superannuation system.

Superannuation is an investment vehicle governed by specific laws and we will explore how the superannuation industry is regulated.

It is also important to have a good understanding of the types of superannuation funds, how superannuation is structured and the rules and options for contributing to, investing in, and withdrawing funds from superannuation.

Learning outcomes

At the completion of this induction course, you should be able to:

• discuss Australia’s changing demographics and the significant role superannuation plays in retirement planning
• describe how the superannuation industry is regulated
• explain the main types of superannuation funds
• outline the three phases of retirement planning i.e. accumulation, transition and drawdown
• discuss the key elements of superannuation.

Price: $137.50 (GST inclusive) per person

Understanding Financial Markets

This short course is designed as an induction course for new entrants to the financial services industry. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the operations of the industry, the financial products used within the industry, and the markets for these products.

Responsible Manager (General Financial Services)

Kaplan Professional’s 100% online Responsible Manager short courses are ideal for financial services organisations who need to manage their Responsible Managers’ continuing professional development (CPD) obligations. Whether you require induction training for new Responsible Managers, or ongoing or refresher training for existing Responsible Managers, our purpose-built short courses and forums can assist with your licensing duties.

The Responsible Manager (Financial Advice) and Responsible Manager (Credit) short courses each comprise of 10 digital modules, providing eight (8) CPD hours/points. The Responsible Manager (General Financial Services) short course comprises of 8 digital modules, providing six (6) CPD hours/points. The courses reflect significant changes to the regulatory landscape and recent legislative amendments. Each short course is delivered in an engaging and interactive way, leveraging the latest in digital learning with knowledge check activities and various multimedia formats such as videos, motion graphics and infographics.

The assessment for each module comprises eight (8) questions and requires 75% to pass. On successful completion of all course modules, learners will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to receive a digital badge.

The Responsible Management short courses include:

• Responsible Manager (Financial Advice)
• Responsible Manager (Credit)
• Responsible Manager (General Financial Services)

Responsible Manager (General Financial Services)

The Responsible Manager (General Financial Services) short course considers the role and responsibilities of Responsible Managers within their organisations and the industry more broadly. Throughout the 8 modules, the short course will:

1. Discuss the regulatory landscape and the role of key regulators
2. Examine recent updates to legislation and regulation
3. Discuss the obligations of responsible managers (RMs) regarding the issue of personal and general advice
4. Explore current rules and potential amendments to wholesale client eligibility rules.

Price: $525 per person

Responsible Manager (Credit)

Kaplan Professional’s 100% online Responsible Manager short courses are ideal for financial services organisations who need to manage their Responsible Managers’ continuing professional development (CPD) obligations. Whether you require induction training for new Responsible Managers, or ongoing or refresher training for existing Responsible Managers, our purpose-built short courses and forums can assist with your licensing duties.

The Responsible Manager (Financial Advice) and Responsible Manager (Credit) short courses each comprise of 10 digital modules, providing eight (8) CPD hours/points. The Responsible Manager (General Financial Services) short course comprises of 8 digital modules, providing six (6) CPD hours/points. The courses reflect significant changes to the regulatory landscape and recent legislative amendments. Each short course is delivered in an engaging and interactive way, leveraging the latest in digital learning with knowledge check activities and various multimedia formats such as videos, motion graphics and infographics.

The assessment for each module comprises eight (8) questions and requires 75% to pass. On successful completion of all course modules, learners will receive a certificate of completion and be eligible to receive a digital badge.

The Responsible Management short courses include:

• Responsible Manager (Financial Advice)
• Responsible Manager (Credit)
• Responsible Manager (General Financial Services)

Responsible Manager (Credit)

The Responsible Manager (Credit) short course considers the role and responsibilities of Australian Credit Licence (ACL) Responsible Managers. Throughout the 10 modules, the short course will:

1. Examine recent legislative and regulatory updates in a credit context
2. Explore the social impact and responsibilities of ACL Responsible Managers
3. Consider topical issues facing the credit industry today
4. Focus on the importance of consumer protection and enhancing the quality of credit activities.

Price: $525 per person

Privacy and Data Protection

An understanding of the Privacy Act and the importance of data protection is essential for all employees. This short, one-hour duration module explores the Privacy Act 1988, and how it has evolved and increased in significance over time with the continued evolution of technology and the sophistication of cybercrime. The module covers the difference between personal and sensitive information and other key considerations of privacy and data protection. It explores the implications of data breaches, key obligations under privacy legislation, recent case studies, and some best-practice approaches.

Modern Slavery Act

Australia’s Modern Slavery Act 2018 is the first national legislation to define modern slavery. The Modern Slavery Act 2018 obliges entities with more than $100 million in consolidated revenue to report on the risk of modern slavery occurring in supply lines or investments.

Given the inter-connectedness of modern business and the scale of modern slavery, it’s essential to understand what modern slavery is and how it impacts financial services.

Information Security Awareness

Information security awareness is essential. It’s important that everyone is vigilant for suspicious behaviour that could be an indication of cybersecurity threats. If employees don’t take care to ensure the security of their work devices and there’s a data breach, the result can be catastrophic losses, repercussions and legal consequences.

Funds Management Markets and Products

This short course is designed for new entrants to the funds management industry.

The Australian funds management industry is one of the largest in the world.

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.