New Entrant requirements

From 1 January 2019, New Entrants wishing to commence a career in financial advice are required to:

  1. have completed a FASEA approved degree
  2. undertake a Professional Year and
  3. pass the Exam.

New Entrants must complete a FASEA approved bachelor degree (AQF7), a post graduate diploma (AQF8) or masters degrees (AQF9).

A New Entrant must pass the Exam before commencing Quarter 3 and 4 of the Professional Year.

Education Pathways

Education Requirements

Professional Year

Professional Year requirements

Exam

Exam requirements

FAQ's

New Entrant FAQ’s

FASEA releases consultation – Financial Planners & Advisers Code of Ethics 2019 – Standard 3

MEDIA RELEASE Pursuant to its obligations under section 921U(2)(b) the Corporations Act (2001), (the Act), FASEA in February 2019 made, via a legislative instrument, the Financial Planners & Advisers Code of Ethics 2019. (the Code)....
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Over 16,850 pass the Financial Adviser Exam

MEDIA RELEASE FASEA today released exam results from the 14th Financial Advisers Exam held in September 2021. Result highlights include: Over 16,850 advisers have passed the adviser exams held to date. Of those who have passed: Over...
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Financial Advisers raising education standards

MEDIA STATEMENT FASEA has today released a statement here highlighting strong progress by financial advisers in raising their education levels. Key highlights of the release include: 180% increase in FASEA approved university level course...
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FASEA approves Courses offered by Victoria University

MEDIA RELEASE FASEA has today confirmed the approval of a new Graduate Diploma of Financial Planning offered by Victoria University.  Advisers who complete this course of study will meet the education standard. In addition, FASEA approves...
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Over 16,000 pass the Financial Adviser Exam

MEDIA RELEASE FASEA today released exam results from the 13th Financial Advisers Exam held in July 2021. Result highlights include: Over 16,030 advisers have passed the adviser exams held to date. Of those who have passed: 14,070 are...
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FASEA releases Corporations (Relevant Providers Exams Standard) (Amendment No. 1) Determination 2021

MEDIA RELEASE FASEA has registered the Corporations (Relevant Providers Exams Standard) (Amendment No. 1) Determination 2021 on the Federal Register of Legislation. The Determination was informed through 8 formal submissions during...
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The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Limited was established in 2017 to set the education, training and ethical standards of financial advisers in Australia.

 

 

The Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority Limited was established in 2017 to set the education, training and ethical standards of financial advisers in Australia.