Integrate investment strategy with fund operations

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Assessment Template
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Evidence Guide
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Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
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Self Assessment Survey
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Moodle Outcomes
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Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver FNSSUP603A, 'Integrate investment strategy with fund operations'.
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Obtain specialist investment advice

1.1. Specialist investment expertise required by the organisation is sourced and retained

1.2. Performance benchmarks are received from trustee

1.3. Specialists are provided with information required to determine strategic options for investment

1.4. Investment procedure is established

1.5. Development of investment strategy is facilitated

2. Manage investment compliance requirements

2.1. Legislation, regulations and compliance issues relating to investment are identified

2.2. Investment strategy is assessed for compliance

2.3. Compliance issues and procedures are incorporated into the investment strategy

2.4. Performance outcomes are established

2.5. Monitoring of compliance is undertaken on an ongoing basis

3. Implement investment strategy

3.1. Liaison is provided with custodian/trustees to determine procedure to implement investment strategy

3.2. Transfer of funds to investment manager is managed

3.3. Liaison is provided with banks and financial services to facilitate strategy

3.4. Direct fund investments are implemented

4. Monitor and report on investment strategy

4.1. Regular investment reports are prepared for trustee and investment managers, as required

4.2. Documentation of investment transactions is managed

4.3. Investment performance is monitored and reported on as required

4.4. Compliance of investment strategy is monitored

5. Evaluate investment strategy

5.1. Investment performance is reviewed and assessed

5.2. Performance is evaluated against trustee set benchmarks

5.3. Performance is compared with industry indices and market conditions

5.4. Performance evaluation is provided to trustee


Qualifications and Skillsets

FNSSUP603A appears in the following qualifications:

  • FNS60510 - Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
  • FNS60513 - Advanced Diploma of Superannuation