Once you have completed this course you will be able to:

• identify the main role-players and market participants in the financial services industry, including their legal structure.
• demonstrate understanding of general legislation and codes of conduct applicable to the financial services industry.
• describe the range of asset classes typically used in the construction of investment portfolios.
• describe the characteristics, terms and features of products in the investments class of business.
• describe the typical fee structures, charges and other costs associated with products in the investments class of business.
• describe the general risks associated with investing, purchasing or transacting in products in the investments class of business.
• explain how specific aspects of the Collective Investment Schemes Control Act (CISCA), income tax and pension funds acts will impact on products in the investments class of business.
• describe the impact of applicable economic and environmental factors such as economic business cycles, inflation, monetary and fiscal policies, interest rates and exchange rates on specific sub-categories of long-term insurance products (included for assessment purposes).
• assess the appropriateness of different products in the investments class of business.
• describe the principles, options and strategies applicable to specific products in the investment class of business to suit the needs of different investors.
• explain the tax implications applicable to products in the investments class of business.

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