Course overview
This course will ensure advanced understanding of the complexities and importance of ethics in the context of the demanding business environment associated with the provision of financial advice. The course aims to embed ethical awareness and management of ethical issues in professional providers of financial advice, including the importance of professional codes of ethics and conduct to their practice. Professions and professionalism; ethical frameworks and decision-making; professions and professional ethical codes; regulatory environment and fiduciary relationships and duties; client identification and best interest duty; client engagement and relationships, conflicts of interest and their management; consent and resolution of associated ethical problems; good faith and due diligence and remuneration as an ethical challenge.
Course learning outcomes
- Apply the key professional responsibilities of a financial planner from the perspective of regulatory requirements.
- Explain the importance of ethics and professional judgment, as well as the key values underpinning the Financial Planners and Advisers Code of Ethics 2019.
- Examine the expectations regarding individual and group decision making, client engagement and relationships including issues related to consent.
- Ascertain various compliance and regulatory regimes impacting the financial planning environment.
- Analyse the strategic, leadership and global issues impacting the financial planning profession.
- Review the nature, role and importance of professional communication and skills.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Group 1
Class number 31182
Section SE01
Size 30
Available 25
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