Regulations, Ethics and Financial Advice

Undergraduate | 2026

Course page banner
Mode icon
Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
area/catalogue icon
Area/Catalogue
BAFI 2011
Course ID icon
Course ID
202973
Campus icon
Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Adelaide City Campus West
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
Unit value icon
Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Accounting and Fin
Course level icon
Course level
2
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
Study abroad and student exchange icon
Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes
alt
Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To develop understanding of the complexities and importance of ethics in the context of the demanding business environment associated with the provision of financial advice. The course aims to promote ethical awareness in professional providers of financial advice, including the importance of professional codes of ethics and conduct to their practice. 

  • Ethics, Ethical Frameworks, and Professional Practice 
  • The Regulatory Framework Associated with Financial Advice 
  • Ethics and Professionalism in Action 

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify the key professional responsibilities placed on a financial advisor by regulatory requirements.
  • Explain the importance of ethical codes to the provision of financial advice, including the values that underpin the relevant codes.
  • Examine and apply the key professional responsibilities regarding client engagement, client relationships and decision making placed on a financial adviser, and the impact of the various forms of compliance and regulatory regimes that affect the provision of financial advice
  • Examine compliance and regulatory frameworks affecting financial advice.
  • Discuss the strategic, leadership, and global issues, impacting the financial advice professions.
  • Demonstrate Business Enterprise Skills, including problem-solving, ethical awareness, written and oral communication, and an international perspective in financial advisory contexts.

Prerequisite(s)

  • must have completed BAFI1000 Introduction to Financial Planning

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Degree list
The following degrees include this course