Regulatory Guide 274 – Product Design and Distribution Obligations

Equip participants with the knowledge to comply with product design and distribution obligations

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

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has released regulatory guidance on the product design and distribution obligations (DDO) in Pt 7.8A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth).

The obligations are intended to help consumers obtain appropriate financial products by requiring issuers and distributors to have a consumer-centric approach to the design and distribution of products.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our RG 274 Product Design and Distribution Obligations Training Course provides participants with a solid understanding of the design and distribution obligations (DDO). It focuses on how these obligations apply to financial products offered to retail clients. Through interactive scenarios and practical examples, participants will gain insights into the purpose of the DDO and the responsibilities they entail, ensuring compliance and promoting responsible product design and distribution practices within their organisation.

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Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of Regulatory Guide 274
  • 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, Corporations Regulations 2001, Regulatory Guide 274: Product design and distribution obligations (December 2020)

Key modules

  • Purpose of the regime
  • Financial Products
  • Key terms
  • Key obligations for issuers
  • Target market determination
  • Reasonable steps
  • Key obligations for distributors
  • Keeping records and reporting information
  • Product governance arrangements

Learning outcomes

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

  • how the regulatory regime will operate;
  • ASIC’s expectations for issuers and distributors of financial products; and
  • the product design and distribution obligations.

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.

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