In Australia, you need to comply with certain government standards to be
considered fit to render financial services and sell financial products. This
is the Regulatory Guide 146 or RG146, formerly referred to as policy statement
146.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission or ASIC enacts this
rule to provide a standard for financial professionals by ensuring that they
received the necessary training and passed an examination which is also in
compliance with the rules. There are now many companies that offer accredited
courses online.
A financial adviser under this rule is classified into two tiers: The
first being those who render personal financial advise to clients. Tier 2, on
the other hand, make up those who are render general financial advise which may
or may not have personal relevance to his clients.
Typically, Tier 1 is more difficult to master than Tier 2, since in the
former, you will need to adjust your advice based on what your client needs at
the time he hires you. Hence Tier 1 has two separate examinations while Tier 2
only has one. If you successfully complete these courses, you will be awarded
the appropriate diploma and certification. Should you want to apply, make sure
that the RG146
provider you will enroll in with is accredited by ASIC.
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