Why Become a Member?

Have a voice in the future direction of the industry
Work with the Stockbrokers Association to develop strategies that provide effective resolution of issues, particularly where Governments are involved
The structure of Stockbrokers Association enables large and small firms to influence views on institutional and retail client stockbroking issues
Stockbrokers Association has a network of committees and advisory panels that provide the direct link to the industry which ensures the association is focused on issues of importance to its members.
Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development participation, as part of Stockbrokers Association specialist committees and advisory panels
Participation in specialist committees and advisory panels
Gain a better understanding of the issues facing the industry as well as the needs of your current and potential customers or stakeholders
Provide input on issues effecting the industry
Be recognised by your customers and peers as an industry member by promoting your membership of Stockbrokers Association of Australia.
Contribute to the development of the profession on issues such as codes of conduct and professional ethics, and to assist with influencing policy formulation and the regulation of our industry
Recognising your status through membership category and post-nominal

Value-added services such as:

Access to Continuing Professional Development support as required by RG 146, and at a discount
Access to Stockbrokers Association education programs designed to enhance industry knowledge at a discount
Opportunity to attend the Annual Stockbrokers Conference at a significant discount
Regular industry specific information, via the monthly newsletter, Stockbrokers Monthly
Opportunity to network with your peers at various Association events and network initiatives

Stockbrokers Association of Australia Membership is open to:

Organisations	Principal	Organisations that hold a Financial Services License and are an ASX Market Participant are eligible to become a Principal Member of the Stockbrokers Association.
Organisations	Affiliate	Stockbrokers Association Affiliate Membership is open to organisations that do not qualify for SAA Principal Membership. Your organisation would typically provide services to the industry such as legal, accounting, technology, education, training, research and information service.
Individuals	Honorary Life Fellow (FSAA)	In accordance with the SAA Rules, the Managing Director and Board of SAA may appoint a single Honorary Life Fellow each year. The Honorary Life Fellows of SAA are: Maurice Newman Brendan Egan Richard Humphry Trevor Lands Ronald Hay Russell McCrory	By Invitation Only
	Practitioner	The SAA offers employees of a licensed market participant an opportunity to be recognised as professional industry practitioners. Practitioner members must comply with ALL the following guidelines: Demonstrate they are a fit and proper person by continuously complying with the SAA Good Fame and Character criteria. Have met the SAA knowledge and skills requirements as required in the application. Commit to meet the SAA Continuing Professional Development requirements. There are three Practitioner Membership categories: Master (MSAA) To be eligible, you must have: Employment experience of at least 7 years in the stockbroking industry Been either an ASX Affiliate, or an ASX RE at the time of application Member (MESAA) To be eligible, you must have: Employment experience of between 1- 3 years in an advising, operations or management capacity within the stockbroking industry Associate (ASAA) To be eligible, you must have: Employment experience in an advising, operations or management capacity within the stockbroking industry
	Affiliate(AFSAA)	This category is open to applicants who do not qualify for Practitioner Membership, yet whose employment or business is significantly exposed to the stockbroking industry. Eligible applicants would typically provide services to the industry such as legal, accounting, technology, education, training, research and information services, or provide advice and/or dealing services to clients in securities without being an ASX Market Participant.
Membership approval is at the discretion of the Profession Committee and the Stockbrokers Association of Australia’s Board of Directors.

Why Become a Member?

Have a voice in the future direction of the industry
Work with the Stockbrokers Association to develop strategies that provide effective resolution of issues, particularly where Governments are involved
The structure of Stockbrokers Association enables large and small firms to influence views on institutional and retail client stockbroking issues
Stockbrokers Association has a network of committees and advisory panels that provide the direct link to the industry which ensures the association is focused on issues of importance to its members.
Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development participation, as part of Stockbrokers Association specialist committees and advisory panels
Participation in specialist committees and advisory panels
Gain a better understanding of the issues facing the industry as well as the needs of your current and potential customers or stakeholders
Provide input on issues effecting the industry
Be recognised by your customers and peers as an industry member by promoting your membership of Stockbrokers Association of Australia.
Contribute to the development of the profession on issues such as codes of conduct and professional ethics, and to assist with influencing policy formulation and the regulation of our industry
Recognising your status through membership category and post-nominal

Value-added services such as:

Access to Continuing Professional Development support as required by RG 146, and at a discount
Access to Stockbrokers Association education programs designed to enhance industry knowledge at a discount
Opportunity to attend the Annual Stockbrokers Conference at a significant discount
Regular industry specific information, via the monthly newsletter, Stockbrokers Monthly
Opportunity to network with your peers at various Association events and network initiatives

Stockbrokers Association of Australia Membership is open to:

Organisations	Principal	Organisations that hold a Financial Services License and are an ASX Market Participant are eligible to become a Principal Member of the Stockbrokers Association.
Organisations	Affiliate	Stockbrokers Association Affiliate Membership is open to organisations that do not qualify for SAA Principal Membership. Your organisation would typically provide services to the industry such as legal, accounting, technology, education, training, research and information service.
Individuals	Honorary Life Fellow (FSAA)	In accordance with the SAA Rules, the Managing Director and Board of SAA may appoint a single Honorary Life Fellow each year. The Honorary Life Fellows of SAA are: Maurice Newman Brendan Egan Richard Humphry Trevor Lands Ronald Hay Russell McCrory	By Invitation Only
	Practitioner	The SAA offers employees of a licensed market participant an opportunity to be recognised as professional industry practitioners. Practitioner members must comply with ALL the following guidelines: Demonstrate they are a fit and proper person by continuously complying with the SAA Good Fame and Character criteria. Have met the SAA knowledge and skills requirements as required in the application. Commit to meet the SAA Continuing Professional Development requirements. There are three Practitioner Membership categories: Master (MSAA) To be eligible, you must have: Employment experience of at least 7 years in the stockbroking industry Been either an ASX Affiliate, or an ASX RE at the time of application Member (MESAA) To be eligible, you must have: Employment experience of between 1- 3 years in an advising, operations or management capacity within the stockbroking industry Associate (ASAA) To be eligible, you must have: Employment experience in an advising, operations or management capacity within the stockbroking industry
	Affiliate(AFSAA)	This category is open to applicants who do not qualify for Practitioner Membership, yet whose employment or business is significantly exposed to the stockbroking industry. Eligible applicants would typically provide services to the industry such as legal, accounting, technology, education, training, research and information services, or provide advice and/or dealing services to clients in securities without being an ASX Market Participant.
Membership approval is at the discretion of the Profession Committee and the Stockbrokers Association of Australia’s Board of Directors.