FASEA approves additional electives for the Securities Institute Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment
FASEA has confirmed its approval of the following additional financial planning electives for the Securities Institute Graduate Diploma of Applied Finance and Investment (GDAFI) from 1991 until 2007:
- E114 Technical Analysis
- E171 Specialised Techniques in Technical Analysis
Advisers who have completed the GDAFI with Investment Management Stream Major or GDAFI with three core units and 3 Financial Planning related electives are only required to complete a FASEA Ethics for Professional Advisers bridging course to meet the education standard. FASEA ethics bridging courses are currently offered at 11 Higher Education Providers throughout Australia.
FASEA has since 2017 approved a wide range of courses that meet required curriculum standards including 73 historical courses, 56 current bachelor or higher degrees and 35 bridging courses.
FASEA is committed to continuing to assess further applications received from Higher Education Providers.
Read about the full list of FASEA approved degrees, Bridging Courses and Graduate Diplomas.
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