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.
AI – the threats and the opportunities
Wednesday 26 August from 1.00-2.00pm AEST
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping financial services, creating both opportunities and risks for advice and broking businesses. This webinar will explore practical applications of AI across client engagement, research, productivity, compliance and operational efficiency. It will also examine key risks including data privacy, cyber security, misinformation, governance, regulatory expectations and professional liability. Attendees will gain insights into how firms can adopt AI responsibly, improve business outcomes and position themselves for a technology-driven future while maintaining client trust and regulatory compliance.
Matthew Esler, Managing Director & CEO, Padua Solutions
As Managing Director and CEO of Padua Solutions, Matthew is driven by one purpose: empowering advisers to build stronger futures for more Australians. Under Matt’s leadership, Padua delivers market-leading technology, artificial intelligence, data, and services to platforms and super funds, financial advice firms, and licensees – enabling advice delivery that is efficient, engaging and compliant.
Legislated CPD: 1.0 Professionalism and ethics
Knowledge Area: 1.0 Generic Knowledge
Webinar – AI – the threats and the opportunities
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
CSLR – where are we now?
Wednesday 2 September from 1.00-2.00pm AEST
With the estimated costs of the scheme topping out at over $198 million for the 2027 financial year and Treasury considering the submissions to the various consultations on the sustainability of the scheme, what is the next step for this compensation scheme that has gone so wrong for the financial advice profession? Join SIAA Policy Manager Michelle Huckel as she outlines the most recent claims estimate and steps attendees through the key proposals put forward by Treasury to improve the scheme’s ongoing sustainability, curb lead generation and enhance member protections in the superannuation system.
Michelle Huckel, Policy Manager, Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association
Michelle worked as lawyer specialising in financial services law, IPOs and due diligence for mergers and acquisitions, before taking up the role of legal counsel and compliance manager at Shaw Stockbroking. Michelle previously worked as a policy adviser at Governance Institute of Australia. At SIAA Michelle undertakes research and analysis for the development of advocacy initiatives, provides an early warning system of impending legislative and regulatory issues of relevance to members and represents the association externally with government, regulators and other bodies.
Legislated CPD: 0.5 Professionalism and ethics | 0.5 Regulatory compliance and consumer protection
Knowledge area: 1.0 Generic Knowledge
Webinar – CSLR – where are we now?
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
MDAs in practice: Building and scaling a Managed Discretionary Account offering
Wednesday 9 September from 1.00-2.00pm AEST
Managed discretionary accounts (MDAs) present strategic opportunities for advice and broking firms but require careful consideration of technology, operations and portfolio management. Using a real-world implementation case study, this webinar examines the infrastructure required to establish and administer an MDA, with a focus on fixed income portfolios. Topics include trade and holding parcel sizes, liquidity management, model portfolio construction, asset maturities and valuation, with broader application to alternatives and unlisted assets. Attendees will gain practical insights into the operational and governance considerations underpinning a successful MDA offering.
Andy Robertson, Director & Chief Innovation Officer, Chelmer
Andy’s career has been in financial markets and financial services with a technology focus. Committed to providing elegant solutions, Andy has been a Director on Chelmer’s Board for over 24 years and was previously CEO for 18 years. With a focus on shaping the future of investing and wealth management, Andy plays a vital role in setting the product direction for Chelmer’s wealth technology platform, Myriad, looking at opportunities and working with fintech businesses.
Nick May, Chief Technology Officer, Income Asset Management Group Ltd
Nick has more than 20 years of experience across financial services and technology. Prior to joining Income Asset Management, Nick held roles at FIIG Securities, where he worked extensively in the fixed income space, and Macquarie Bank. He holds a Bachelor of Business from Queensland University of Technology (QUT).
Legislated CPD: 1.0 Technical competence
Knowledge area: 1.0 Specialist knowledge – Financial planning
Webinar – MDAs in practice: Building and scaling a Managed Discretionary Account offering
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
The great wealth transfer myth– inheritance to stewardship: how enterprise families sustain wealth
Wednesday 16 September from 1.00-2.00pm AEST
Australia is expected to experience one of the largest intergenerational wealth transfers in history. The 2021 Productivity Commission estimated that around $3.5 trillion will be transferred by 2050, while the JBWere Bequest Report places the figure at approximately $5.4 trillion. But beyond the headlines, what will this transfer mean in practice? Moderated by SIAA CEO Maria Lykouras, JBWere’s Kim Venter and Peter Roach will examine the myths and realities of the great wealth transfer, the issues families often overlook, and how successful multi-generational families use governance, stewardship, risk management and shared values to preserve and grow wealth across generations.
Peter Roach, Senior Consultant – Family Advisory, JBWere
Peter was CEO of Cambooya Services Pty Limited, one of Australia’s largest single-family offices, from 2000 to 2012. Previously, he established an accountancy practice specialising in family advice, including structuring, taxation and succession planning. Peter was also the Australian Market Leader for Family Office Exchange, an international provider of education and research resources for significant families in North America and Europe. He currently serves on investment and trustee boards for Australian families and holds several community leadership roles. In 2026, Peter was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia for his service to the community.
Kim Venter, Director – Family Advisory, JBWere
Kim joined JBWere in 2022 from Canada, where she was a Portfolio Manager and Investment Adviser with a leading wealth management firm. With nearly 20 years’ experience across wealth management, private banking and investment management in Canada and South Africa, Kim brings a broad perspective on supporting enterprise clients. She works with families to navigate the transition of wealth and control by strengthening decision-making structures, engaging the next generation and aligning values with long-term legacy goals. Kim brings a practical, human-centred approach to helping families prepare for responsible stewardship across generations.
Maria Lykouras, CEO, SIAA
Appointed SIAA CEO in December 2025, Maria is an accomplished executive with over 25 years of experience in financial services, having held leadership roles in wealth management, private banking, risk, and compliance. In July 2022, she became the first woman to be appointed CEO of JBWere Australia. Prior to this, Maria spent a decade at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia, serving as General Manager of CommPrivate Advice and Licensee Services. She is a strong advocate for inclusivity and financial independence, particularly for women in wealth management.
Legislated CPD: 1.0 Client care and practice
Knowledge Area: 1.0 Generic Knowledge
Webinar – The great wealth transfer myth– inheritance to stewardship: how enterprise families sustain wealth
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
When diversification stops diversifying
Wednesday 23 September from 1.00-2.00pm AEST
For years, investors relied on a simple formula: equities for growth, bonds for protection. Today, that relationship can’t be taken for granted. Inflation shocks, geopolitical events and shifting market regimes mean yesterday’s portfolio diversifiers can quickly become tomorrow’s sources of risk. Join Sebastian as he explores why traditional portfolio construction is being challenged and what investors can do about it. Learn how active multi-asset strategies can adapt to changing market conditions, identify new sources of diversification and build more resilient portfolios in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Sebastian Mullins, Head of Multi-Asset and Fixed Income, Schroders Australia
Sebastian Mullins leads investment decision making for Schroders’ Australian Multi-Asset and Fixed Income portfolios and is the portfolio manager of the Schroder Real Return Fund strategies and the Global Total Return Fund. He’s a member of several local strategy research groups including equities, credit and cycle and contributes to the global Schroders Multi-Asset Investment Group (SIGMA) research platform. Sebastian has over 17 years’ experience in portfolio management and previously worked for Nikko Asset Management in both Singapore and Sydney, as well as Challenger Limited in Sydney.
Legislated CPD: 1.0 Technical competence
Knowledge Area: 1.0 Generic Knowledge
Webinar – When diversification stops diversifying
Student Affiliate Member: $0.00
Organisation Member: $0.00
Non-Member: $75.00
Member-Practitioner: $0.00
Introduction to stockbroking workshop
Tuesday 13 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
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.
Legislated CPD: 1.0 Regulatory compliance and consumer protection | 0.50 Professionalism and ethics | 0.50 Technical competence
Knowledge Area: 2.0 Generic Knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Tuesday 6 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
Market manipulation and other prohibited conduct workshop
Tuesday 20 October 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.
Legislated CPD: 1.25 Regulatory compliance and consumer protection | 1.0 Professionalism and ethics
Knowledge Area: 2.25 Generic Knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Tuesday 13 October and receive a $50pp discount. Email [email protected] to register four or more.
Market Manipulation & Other Prohibited Conduct 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
Wednesday 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.
Legislated CPD: 0.75 Regulatory compliance and consumer protection | 0.75 Technical competence
Knowledge Area: 1.5 Generic Knowledge
Register four or more (Organisation Member or Non-member) by Wednesday 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
If you experience any difficulty with your online registration, please call our office on (02) 8080 3200.
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