Regulatory Guide 234 – Advertising Financial Products and Services (including credit): Good Practice Guidance

Equip participants with the knowledge to comply with advertising guidelines for financial products.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Corporations Act 2001 and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning option

Duration

Between 30 - 40 minutes

In the realm of financial advertising compliance, it’s imperative to recognise which advertisements and products fall within the scope of regulatory guidance, ensuring alignment with legal obligations.

This involves an understanding of the regulatory landscape to effectively navigate potential pitfalls. Crafting advertisements for financial products demands a delicate balance between promotional creativity and adherence to regulatory standards.

Violations of these standards can lead to severe consequences, ranging from reputational damage to legal penalties. Therefore, a proactive approach to compliance, coupled with continuous monitoring and adaptation to regulatory changes, is paramount in safeguarding both consumer trust and organisational integrity.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our RG234 Advertising Financial Products and Services training course equips participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal obligations involved in promoting and advertising financial products. It emphasizes the critical importance of avoiding false or misleading statements and deceptive practices that can lead to regulatory breaches. The course offers practical guidance on ensuring compliance with advertising standards and creating transparent, accurate communications that build trust with consumers. Through examples and interactive scenarios, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence needed to promote financial products responsibly and in line with the law.

Ideal for workplaces that are

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Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of regulatory guide 234
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Australia: Corporations Act 2001, National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009, Regulatory Guide 234

Key modules

  • Advertisements captured by the guidance
  • Products captured by the guidance
  • Returns, features and benefits
  • Warnings, disclaimers, qualifications and fine print
  • Fees and costs
  • Comparisons between products, benefits and returns
  • Past performance and forecasts
  • Endorsements and testimonials
  • Actual and target audience
  • Responsible lending
  • ASIC’s regulatory powers

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to understand:

  • which advertisement and products are captured by the guidance;
  • how to create advertisements for financial products that are in line with the guidance and your legal obligations; and
  • how ASIC may deal with those who make false or misleading statements, or engage in misleading or deceptive conduct when advertising.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

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Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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