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Home > Subjects > DFSC101 – Financial Service Fundamentals
Gain a comprehensive overview of Australia’s financial services sector, including its role in the economy, key participants, regulatory frameworks and sustainability. This subject is a core subject of the Diploma of Financial Services and meets the generic knowledge component of ASIC’s Regulatory Guide 146 Licensing: Training of financial product advisers.
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100% online
AQF LEVEL
5
NEXT INTAKE
25 Aug 2025
SUBJECT DURATION
12 weeks
SUBJECT FEE
$720.00
This core subject of Kaplan Professional’s Diploma of Financial Services offers an overview of the Australian financial services sector, delving into its functions and significance within the Australian economy and its key participants. It explores crucial aspects of the legislative, regulatory and licensing framework governing financial services, products and advice, along with participant obligations and the industry’s commitment to sustainability.
Students will gain insights into the Australian economic landscape, including the concept of the business cycle and relevant indicators used to evaluate economic performance. The subject concludes with a brief exploration of various financial products spanning investment, superannuation, banking, insurance and credit.
This subject meets the generic knowledge requirement under ASIC’s Regulatory Guide 146 Licensing: Training of financial product advisers for general advice.
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On the successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
There is no prescribed text for this subject.
Individuals are provided with key readings and access to Kaplan Professional’s online databases. Individuals are encouraged to research and read widely on the topic.
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Advanced standing may be awarded in recognition of prior learning (RPL) for your prior studies that are directly related to the qualification. This may include credit for generic knowledge component of Tier 1 RG146 studies.
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25 Aug 2025 - 14 Nov 2025
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Study period commences 25 August 2025
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Study period ends 14 November 2025
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