NZ Financial Services Industry Essentials

Purpose

This course is a compulsory element of the National Certificate in Financial Services (Financial Advice) (Level 5) and is intended for people who intend to or are already working in the New Zealand Financial Services Industry and want to establish their foundation industry knowledge.

Who should attend this course?

• Have you started or are you considering working in any sector of the financial services industry?
• Do you want to know more about the role, skills and responsibilities of personal financial advisers?
• Are you unsure about the potential legal, ethical, and compliance-related pitfalls and responsibilities in the financial services industry?
• Do you want to learn the overall financial planning and financial advice process?

Learning objectives

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

• Evaluate the scope, sectors and responsibilities of the industry
• Develop and maintain your personal competency
• Apply financial services industry guidelines, procedures and legislation
• Explain the products and services used by your organization or sector
• Determine the appropriate terminology used for products and services
• Maintain your product knowledge
• Manage information
• Develop a preliminary financial plan
• Develop and maintain your personal competency

Content

• Introduction to working in the financial services industry
• Scope, sectors and responsibilities of the financial services industry
• Financial services industry guidelines, procedures, legislation and regulations
• Introduction to industry products and services
• Matching products and services with client needs
• Maintaining product knowledge
• Introduction to the breadth of financial planning including
• Investment Planning, Risk Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning and Tax Planning

Qualification

Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a Certificate of Competence signifying attainment of the NZFS Industry Essentials compulsory element of the National Certificate in Financial Services (Financial Advice) (Level 5).

This course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and Adviserlink is accredited to deliver it.

What next?

• Download course registration form (PDF)
• Download printable pamphlet (PDF)

To find out more about our open-entry self-paced distance education or fast-track workshop courses, please call 0800 932 567 or email training@adviserlink.co.nz