Ethics and Professional Standards for Financial Planners FASEA bridging course

relate ethical and moral theories and frameworks to the way you provide personal financial advice in Australia

recognise the expectations of ethical decision-making behaviour for financial planners in line with regulatory, professional and community standards

identify, evaluate and communicate about influences on ethical decision-making and behaviour

use reasoned and moral judgements to resolve problems according to regulatory, ethical and professional standards.

An essential qualification to meet the education requirements for financial planners and advisors.

A job-ready understanding of ethics and professional standards, with the skills to be socially just and ethically aware in your financial planning career.

Positive interpersonal, teamwork and leadership skills to apply in the workplace.

For existing advisers or those attaining the Professional Year (PY), a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) certificate will be provided upon successful completion of this subject. Please check with your licensee on their CPD policy requirements.

A diploma in financial planning, or

A bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Your qualifications must be local or locally recognised and completed within the last 10 years.

Your certificates, transcripts and other entry requirement evidence must be certified through a Justice of the Peace or other authorising officer.

Attaching all evidence to your application will ensure a smooth enrolment process.

checked the requirements set by the Australian Government Treasury’s Financial Adviser Standards

a high commitment and application to ethical standards

effective communication skills

an interest in helping others

interpersonal skills including the ability to negotiate

good decision-making skills strong leadership skills.