ASX Accredited Listed Product Adviser Program

Despite the volatility inherent in the financial markets, investor demand for listed investments is growing. So too is the need for advisers to have access to the knowledge and skills to provide quality advice on listed investments.

The more you know about the types of listed products and the strategies behind their use the better you can help your clients take advantage of them. This is especially relevant in an advisory envrionment where a fee for services business model is driving the need to explore new investment options while effectively managing associated risks.

ASX, together with Kaplan Professional, offers the ALPA program to help you get a detailed understanding of the characteristics of listed products and learn how to apply listed products in a wealth management strategy.

What is covered?

The course focuses on the range of ASX listed products including equities, interest rate securities, listed managed investments, warrants and options.  Topics include:

  • Equities, warrants, ETOs, futures, A-REITs and listed investment trusts
  • The fundamentals of Interest Rate Securities and valuation methodology
  • Portfolio construction using listed investments
  • Stock selection and analysis
  • Strategies in the use of derivatives
  • Gearing in Self Managed Superannuation Funds (SMSFs)

Who should enrol?

  • Financial planners / advisers
  • Accountants
  • Para planners
  • SMSF specialists
  • Advisers wishing to join the ASX Adviser Referral Service

Benefit from the ASX connection

To help investors interested in contacting you, ASX can provide details of your contact points on its web site and in other ASX literature that it may use from time to time. As a requirement, this service is offered through participating associations, planner or dealer groups, which maintain the necessary standards for you to continue to provide advice on ASX listed products. Details will be provided upon request to the ASX following successful completion of the ALPA program.

Flexible delivery and assessment

The ALPA program is delivered by distance learning and can be undertaken at your own pace. You’ll receive comprehensive course materials and have access to online resources and study support. Assessment is conducted online in a multiple-choice format and occurs regularly throughout the year to maximise flexibility. There is also a workshop option targeted at the needs of small groups. This is ideal for in-house professional training and dealer groups.

CPD Points

This program is accredited for 12 CPD Points by the Financial Planning Assoiciation. A further 3.5 CPD points have been accredited or those that complete the program via Workshop.

Your Complianace Manager or Professional Body  will assess this program  according to their own guidelines.

Fees

 Component  Fees
Distance education ASX ALPA Program $695 per participant
Intensive 1-day workshop delivery format for ALPA Program (minimum 10 participants) $1095 per participant per day
Re-sit examination or resubmit assignment $100 per assignment task
Defer examination or assignment hand-in date $100 per assessment task

Please see Kaplan Professional's Policies page for course cancellation and fee refund policies.

How do I enrol?

Complete the enrolment form and fax or post it to Kaplan Professional with your payment details.

Download the Enrolment Form

More information

Download course brochure

For more information about the ASX ALPA program contact Kaplan Professional on 1300 135 793.