SIAA accredited CPD webinars are offered free to Principal, Practitioner and Affiliate members. Content will be delivered via panels, interactive discussion, presentations and quizzes and to be eligible for CPD you will need to participate in the webinar live.
The $3m super threshold: Tax calculations and investment considerations
Wednesday 13 August from 1.00 to 2.00pm AEST
The new tax on superannuation members that have more than $3m in their accounts is a significant change to our conventional understanding of tax and super. It introduces a tax base that derives from account movement, not the rules found in our tax law. In the first instance, being able to calculate an indicative level of tax will help clients understand the impost. From there, the thorny issue of whether super remains the most appropriate investment vehicle needs to be answered. In this webinar JBWere’s Kym Bailey run through the initial calculation of the tax and then discuss what this means, if anything, for asset allocation and portfolio positioning.
Kym Bailey, Technical Services Manager, JBWere
Kym assists advisers to maintain their strategic technical advice knowledge, enabling them to provide high quality client advice. With over 25 years’ experience in Tax and Superannuation Consulting, as well as ten years as a HNW client Adviser, Kym is able to identify opportunities and translate technical substance into a form that is relatable for others. Kym holds the Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA) and CPA designations as well as the GAICD. Kym is the Chair of the Tax Institute of Australia’s Superannuation Committee as well as the Author of the SMSF Solutions publication (Thompson Reuters).
Professional standards CPD: 0.5 Tax (financial) advice | 0.5 Client care and practice
ASIC RG146: 1.0 Generic Knowledge
Webinar – The $3m super threshold: Tax calculations and investment considerations
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
Accessing AI’s upside: Big tech as a long-term theme
Wednesday 27 August from 1.00 to 2.00pm AEST
Thematic investing has surged in popularity over the past five years, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as the latest trend. But thematic investing comes with challenges: how do you know you’re picking the right theme? And when is the right time to buy or sell? In this piece, David Tuckwell and Arjun Shanker will explore the risks and rewards of this popular approach — including in the context of AI — and suggest that targeting sectors or the Magnificent 7 may offer the best of both worlds: broad enough to capture multiple themes, yet focused enough to harness meaningful upside.
David Tuckwell, Chief Investment Officer, ETF Shares
David leads the firm’s product and research strategy. With over 10 years of ETF experience, David is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading ETF product and investment experts. David began his career in 2011 at WisdomTree in London. After returning to Australia, he co-founded ETF Stream, a leading ETF trade publication, and authored a book on ETFs. He also served as an ETF correspondent for the Financial Times and guest lectured on ETFs at the University of New South Wales. Prior to founding ETF Shares, David was part of the management team at Global X.
Arjun Shanker, Chief Revenue Officer, ETF Shares
Arjun leads the distribution function at ETF Shares as Chief Revenue Officer. An investment adviser and financial planner by training, he brings extensive experience from senior roles across both banking and financial advice. Arjun has held senior positions at Citigroup and National Australia Bank, before transitioning into funds management distribution. Most recently, he was second in charge of the southern distribution team at a major global passive ETF provider, where he was responsible for client coverage across Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Western Australia.
Professional standards CPD: 1.0 Technical competence
ASIC RG146: 1.0 Generic Knowledge
Webinar – Accessing AI’s upside: Big tech as a long-term theme
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
ETFs in focus: Trends, trading and traps to avoid
Wednesday 10 September from 1.00 to 2.00pm AEST
Explore the latest ETF trends drawn from J.P Morgan Asset Management’s new Guide to ETFs. This webinar will also examine ETF trading best practice, common pitfalls, and how to avoid costly mistakes—providing insights for both new and experienced professionals navigating the evolving exchange traded fund landscape.
Stefania Vivarini, ETF Specialist, J.P. Morgan Asset Management
Stefania is an ETF Specialist for J.P. Morgan Asset Management based in Australia. She is responsible for promoting the full range of active ETF solutions and working closely with clients to deliver tailored investment strategies. Prior to this role, Stefania most recently served as a National Key Account Manager at Vanguard Investments Australia, collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to achieve sales targets and enhance client relationships. She has over 18 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a strong focus on investment product distribution and client relationship management.
Professional standards CPD: 1.0 Technical competence
ASIC RG146: 1.0 Generic Knowledge
Webinar – ETFs in focus: Trends, trading and traps to avoid
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
Introduction to stockbroking Workshop
Thursday 9 October from 11.00-1.15pm AEDT
Australia’s financial markets are among the most sophisticated and well-regulated markets in the world. Central to the operation of efficient markets is the role of stockbrokers. This workshop provides an overview of Australia’s financial markets and the critical role that stockbrokers play both in retail and institutional markets. A high-level view of stockbroking and financial advisory operations including order taking, transaction and settlement will provide insight into the different systems involved and allow for a discussion of the different business models in stockbroking today.
Russell McKimm MSIAA
During his 40+ year career in stockbroking Russell has held a number of senior management positions in leading broking firms as well as providing advice to a wide range of clients. He has also been involved in numerous industry bodies including President of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (now FAAA) and board member of Stockbrokers Association (now SIAA). He has always had a passion for educating clients which he has fulfilled by being a lecturer in many industry courses and through his commitments including his talkback radio program on 2GB.
Professional standards CPD: 1.0 Regulatory compliance and consumer protection | 0.5 Technical competence | 0.5 Professionalism and ethics
ASIC RG146: 2.0 Generic Knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Thursday 2 October and receive a $50pp discount. Email [email protected] to register four or more.
Introduction to Stockbroking Workshop
Student Affiliate Member: $55.00
Organisation Member: $150.00
Non-Member: $200.00
Member-Practitioner: $100.00
A day in the life of a trade Workshop
Tuesday 21 October from 11.00-12.30pm AEDT
An excellent refresher for experienced staff and perfect for those in auxiliary roles (eg legal, IT, HR and other supporting roles associated with stockbroking), this workshop delves deep into the day of a life of a trade. You will walk away with a solid understanding of client onboarding processes, the process of share and derivative trades from order placement through to execution to settlement, sponsorship/HINS, CHESS messaging, registries and more.
Rob Talevski, CEO, Webull Securities
Rob joined Webull Securities, a Fintech empowering individuals to become life-long investors, as its CEO in November 2021. Prior to this he was the Responsible Manager who led the trade execution business of Australian Investment Exchange (AUSIEX). With over 18 years’ experience across retail, wholesale and institutional channels Rob will provide great insight into a day in the life of a trade.
Professional Standards CPD Area: Regulatory compliance and consumer protection 0.75 hour | Technical competence 0.75 hour
ASIC Knowledge Area: Generic knowledge 1.5 hours
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Tuesday 14 October and receive a $50pp discount. Email [email protected] to register four or more.
A day in the life of a trade workshop
Student Affiliate Member: $55.00
Organisation Member: $150.00
Non-Member: $200.00
Member-Practitioner: $100.00
Market manipulation and other prohibited conduct workshop
Thursday 23 October from 10.00-12.30pm AEDT
This workshop focuses on the prohibition on creating or maintaining an artificial price for trading in various financial products, including shares and futures. This workshop will benefit all who wish to gain an understanding of markets and the consequences of breaching obligations. Designed to suit the needs of financial market professionals from the front and back office, this is a great opportunity to brush up on your obligations, learn how to protect yourself and understand the difference between manipulation and ordinary market forces.
Professor Michael Adams
Professor Michael Adams is a specialist in Australian corporate law and international corporate governance. Michael has expertise in financial services regulation, information governance, consumer protection and the broader area of legal technology and education. Professor Adams was Dean of Law at Western Sydney Law School from 2007 to 2017 and from 2019 the Head of the University of New England Law School.
Professional Standards CPD Area: 1.25 Regulatory compliance and consumer protection | 1.0 Professionalism and ethics
ASIC RG146: 2.25 Generic Knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Thursday 16 October and receive a $50pp discount. Email [email protected] to register four or more.
Market Manipulation & Other Prohibited Conduct Workshop
Organisation Member: $150.00
Non-Member: $200.00
Member-Practitioner: $100.00
If you experience any difficulty with your online registration, please call our office on (02) 8080 3200.
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