Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, individuals should be able to:
- Examine the main sources and regulatory structure of financial services law in Australia, including participants’ legal and regulatory obligations
- Distinguish the characteristics of different business entities and determine the legal and regulatory implications for each
- Analyse the nature, meaning and form requirements of contracts and the impact of legislation on contract law
- Explore and apply the common law elements of tort law and negligence in the context of financial planning advice
- Analyse how changes in government policy and key economic indicators impact Australian and global financial markets and market participants
Topics covered
- Overview of financial planning
- Overview of financial services law and regulations
- Disclosure
- Australian financial services licensing
- Business structures
- Contract and property law
- Tort law and negligence
- Overview of global financial markets and participants
- Economic principles and management
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Kaplan Professional has assessed this subject. Click here for the following CPD hours applicable from 1 January 2019 on successful completion of this course. For subjects or courses completed prior to this date, please contact Kaplan Professional’s CPD Support team on 1300 527 526 or pdmail@kaplan.edu.au.
