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.
Beyond Bank Hybrids: Income opportunities in Australian Public Credit
Wednesday 19 November 1.00 to 2.00pm AEDT
Bank hybrids are being phased out, while yields on bank term deposits are falling and are no longer as attractive relative to other opportunities. Portfolio Manager, Helen Mason, will take a deep dive into the structural dynamics changing Australian and global fixed income markets, why the need to reallocate your Retail AT1 bank hybrid exposure is urgent, and look into the emerging opportunities for investors seeking lower risk income for their portfolio.
Helen Mason, Fund Manager – Fixed Income, Schroders Australia
Helen leads credit portfolio management, including being responsible for the investment decisions across the Schroder Australian High Yielding Credit Fund and Schroder Australian Investment Grade Credit Fund and other credit sub-funds. She is also the portfolio manager for and was instrumental in the development of the Schroder Real Estate Debt Fund. Helen also undertakes credit research, analysis and monitoring of companies issuing into the Australian credit market. Helen commenced this role in August 2010.
Professional standards CPD: 1.0 Technical competence
ASIC RG146: 1.0 Generic knowledge
Webinar – Beyond Bank Hybrids: Income opportunities in Australian Public Credit
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
Tax deductibility of financial advice fees – more than you might think
Wednesday 26 November 1.00 to 2.00pm AEDT
The ATO’s Tax Determination TD 2024/7, released in September 2024, may mean a greater tax deduction relating to advice fees for many of your clients. Unlike the tax position generally accepted across the industry prior to the TD, a significant portion of initial advice fees may be deductible, and in some cases more ongoing fees may be deducted. However, the onus rests on financial advisers to determine how much deduction can be claimed, and to provide supporting evidence to their clients to substantiate their claim.
David Barrett, Senior Manager Policy & Advocacy, FAAA
David has more than 30 years of experience in the financial services industry. He joined Financial Advice Association Australian as their policy manager earlier this year, and previously worked at Macquarie Bank for more than 25 years in various roles including Division Director/ Head of Macquarie Technical Advice Services. David has a broad educational background, including qualifications in law, mathematics/computer science, accounting, financial planning, and finance and investment.
Professional standards CPD: 1.0 Tax (financial) advice
ASIC RG146: 1.0 Generic knowledge
Webinar – Tax deductibility of financial advice fees – more than you might think
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
SIAA CEO Farewell Drinks
Tuesday 9 December 5.00 to 7.00pm AEDT
Verandah Bar, 55-65 Elizabeth Street, Sydney
Join us in celebrating Judith Fox’s remarkable contribution to the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association at a special farewell event at the Verandah Bar. After six years as CEO, Judith will retire at the end of 2025, leaving a lasting legacy of strong advocacy, sector-wide collaboration and leadership. This is a wonderful opportunity for members and colleagues to thank Judith for her dedication to the industry and wish her well for the future.
To confirm numbers and secure your spot, please register. The $10pp registration fee includes your first drink – with an open bar available thereafter.
Judith Fox, CEO, Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association
Prior to joining SIAA, Judith was CEO of Australian Shareholders Association and also served as Head of Policy & Advocacy at Governance Institute of Australia. She has been a member of the ASX Corporate Governance Council since 2005. She has also been a member of Standards Australia’s Governance and Risk Management Committees and the ASIC Business Advisory Committee. She was named as one of Australia’s 100 Women of influence for her work in policy in 2014. Judith serves on the Investment Advisers; Profession; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion; Compliance; Operations & Technology and Nominations Committees and the Derivatives Subcommittees.
Farewell drinks
Organisation Member: $10.00
Non-Member: $10.00
Member-Practitioner: $10.00
Investment characteristics of renewable energy infrastructure
Wednesday 10 December 1.00 to 2.00pm AEDT
Darren Brown will introduce the unique investment characteristics of renewable energy infrastructure, specifically focusing on how solar, wind and storage assets fit within Australia’s evolving energy landscape. He will explore how these energy assets make money in the wholesale market via Power Purchase Agreements, examine valuation and return dynamics as well as a discussion on risk management around policy, funding and resource variability. In closing Darren will discuss the diversification benefits of renewables – low beta, defensive, risk-adjusted returns and low correlation to traditional asset classes.
Darren Brown, Co-Managing Director, Renewables Australia
Darren has over 20 years’ experience in infrastructure across the energy industry, spanning M&A, development, and energy markets. Darren has worked across multiple industries including oil and gas, network transmission and renewables and been involved in executing over $1.5bn worth of renewable transactions. Darren has led the development of the largest operating battery in Australia and more recently transacted on the largest grid connected solar farm at Darlington Point, NSW and the acquisition of Dulacca Wind Farm in QLD.
Professional standards CPD: 1.0 Technical competence
ASIC RG146: 1.0 Generic knowledge
Webinar – Investment characteristics of renewable energy infrastructure
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
Superannuation tax changes – What advisers and clients need to know
Wednesday 11 February from 1.00 to 2.00pm AEDT
JBWere’s Kym Bailey will unpack the Federal Government’s revised proposal to tax superannuation balances above $3 million. Kym will discuss the details as currently known—or, if legislation has been tabled, the specific provisions. Advisers will gain an understanding of the key changes — including how the tax will be calculated, who is likely to be affected and when it will apply. The session will also explore strategic and practical considerations for advisers, from portfolio and contribution planning to client communication, ensuring they are well prepared ahead of the expected 1 July 2026 start date.
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 – Superannuation tax changes – What advisers and clients need to know
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
Introduction to stockbroking Workshop
Thursday 5 March 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: 1.0 Generic knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Thursday 26 February 2026 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
Monday 9 March 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 RG146: 1.0 Generic knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Monday 2 March 2026 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
Tuesday 10 March from 11.00-1.30pm 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: 1.0 Generic knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Tuesday 3 March 2026 and receive a $50pp discount. Email [email protected] to register four or more.
Market Manipulation & Other Prohibited Conduct Workshop
Student Affiliate Member: $50.00
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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