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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Discuss and confirm arrangements for ongoing service
  2. Establish procedures for providing ongoing service
  3. Undertake and/or supervise review of financial plan

Performance Evidence

Evidence of the ability to:

effectively discuss, negotiate and confirm arrangements for review of a financial plan and ongoing service with clients

develop ongoing service agreements for clients who:

comply with relevant legislation, regulations and industry codes of conduct

follow organisational procedures

review or supervise the review of financial plans, including assessment of:

outcomes against changing client needs

impacts of taxation, social security, economic and other government policy on client investment and financial requirements

maintain accurate documentation of records and data relating to implementation and review.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.


Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline the key features of the financial planning industry, financial products, financial markets and investment characteristics

outline common fees and charges associated with ongoing services

compare and contrast:

financial forecasting techniques

methods of presenting financial data

describe the key features and discuss issues relating to:

government financial and superannuation policy

relevant corporations and consumer legislation

relevant financial legislation

industry codes of practice

identify and outline sources of information on financial products and markets

discuss strategies for the ongoing review and assessment of financial plans

outline the key requirements relating to documenting financial plans.