Bringing CMSF 2020 to you Live and on-demand | over 24 CPD hours AIST is moving all of the CMSF sessions online. More and more content will be available to watch here in the coming weeks. Learn more
Trustee Summit On demand | up to 3.5 CPD hours Timely insights on new developments in superannuation governance. Learn more
AIST Superannuation Investment Week 14 – 18 September | up to 20 CPD hours In a year where markets around the world faced unprecedented turmoil, ASI 2020 will bring industry leaders from around the world Learn more
Super Symposiums Live sessions | up to 5 CPD hours per symposium Targeted to decision makers and practitioners in the superannuation industry, our specialised one day conferences focussing on key areas of fund operations. Learn more
Sequencing risk and its impact on retirees Self-paced online training | 0.5 CPD hours (incl. assessments) The COVID-19 crisis has seen the most significant falls in the share markets since the GFC. And how long the crisis will last? This online training session will examine the concept of sequencing risk and explain how it impacts retirees. Learn more
Providing information and general advice Self-paced online training | 0.5 CPD hours (incl. assessments) The Federal Government’s early access to super scheme has seen fund employees drawn from a variety of roles to assist with the massive spike in member enquiries. AIST has designed this self-paced course with them in mind. Learn more
Financial support for members affected by COVID-19 Self-paced online training | 0.5 CPD hours (incl. assessments) AIST’s Education team has developed an online, self-paced training session to help you inform members about all the options that might be open to them during this crisis. Learn more
RG146 Foundations Virtual classroom | 12 CPD hours (incl. assessments) AIST’s new offering is ideal for both industry newcomers who need a thorough introduction to superannuation and those who want a broad overview of the industry, including new trustee directors. Learn more
RG146 for the superannuation industry Virtual classroom | 32 CPD hours (incl. assessments) This course will increase your knowledge and skills through relevant and practical assessments. This course also provides a pathway into the FNS50715 Diploma of Superannuation. Learn more
Insurance for the superannuation industry Virtual classroom | 26 CPD hours (incl. assessments) The course will assist students to better understand the structures, regulations and benefit designs of insurance products within superannuation. Learn more
Investment for the superannuation industry Virtual classroom | 26 CPD hours (incl. assessments) This course is suitable for individuals working in the investment industry or in an investment related role within a superannuation fund. Learn more
Trustee Director Course - Build your expertise Virtual classroom | up to 36 CPD hours (incl. assessments) The foundational level of AIST's Trustee Director Course provides directors and fund executives with a comprehensive understanding of the trustee director role. Learn more
Super Starter - Essential Facts Virtual classroom | 3 CPD hours This course is an introduction to those who have just entered the superannuation industry. No previous knowledge or experience is required. Learn more
Demystifying Design and Distribution Obligations 1 CPD hour Are you DDO ready? Did you know that existing products will soon be required to meet design and distribution obligations? These obligations represent a major shift in how products are designed, putting the onus on providers to design products for a pre-determined target market. Learn more
How to handle difficult conversations in the workplace 1 CPD hour Raising issues or concerns with staff members and clients can be challenging at any time, but the impact of COVID-19 has increased the need for us to sharpen our skills to respond appropriately and sensitively in difficult circumstances. Learn more
What’s in store for 2020/21: Economic outlook 1 CPD hour It’s a new financial year but what does that mean for the superannuation industry? What do global markets look like and where are the opportunities and challenges? How will returns fare in a post COVID-19 landscape? Learn more
Occupational health and safety in the home office 1 CPD hour Watch OH&S experts who will provide guidance on ensuring that the home working environment is safe, comfortable and compliant with workplace health and safety legislation. Learn more
Mental wellbeing in COVID-19 and beyond - how you can help others 1 CPD hour Leaders need to be able to help their people through this crisis, especially the vulnerable ones, but how is this best done in the unchartered territory of COVID-19? Learn more
Managing supply chains during COVID-19 1 CPD hour Joining the discussion will be a number of industry find procurement professionals who will reflect on their lockdown learnings and experiences, and share their considerations for transitioning back to normal operations. Learn more
Life after Lockdown: Readying Business for Rebound 1 CPD hour 2020 has forced us all to change the way we live. But are those changes fleeting, or will they endure in a world in which the competitive marketplace is about to be re-drawn? What does this mean for superannuation? Learn more
Regulator interaction in the post-Hayne world 1 CPD hour Breach notifications, responding to notices, issuing member communications, resetting financial budgets, understanding indemnity arrangements and drafting board facing reports - this practical session will cover your questions. Learn more
How to make your first AGM a success 1 CPD hour New laws require super funds to hold an AGM. While some super funds already hold annual roadshows, an AGM is different and new territory for most funds. We provide a comprehensive overview of when, where & how to hold an AGM. Learn more
Conflicts of interest and duty 1 CPD hour Heather Gray, will help you understand the nuances in relation to conflicts of interest and duty to help us avoid breaches as highlighted in the Royal Commission. Learn more
Lifting the lid on the retail fund consumer 0.75 CPD hours Essential Media executive director, Peter Lewis, explores the fascinating insights from AIST-commissioned research on the mindset of the retail fund consumer. Learn more
Privacy and member identification 1 CPD hour Join AIST and Lisa-Marie McKechnie, Partner, Financial Services Law at Ernst & Young as we explore the increasingly complex areas of privacy and member identification for superannuation fund professionals. Learn more
Fraud, AML/CTF: Make sure your fund is protected 1 CPD hour In this informative webinar, fraud expert, Jeremy Allan, Forensic Director at KPMG will explain how to identify fraud, and the best ways to prevent it. Learn more
´Treating’ employers • what’s allowed, what’s not 1 CPD hour This webinar presented by AIST and Lincoln Rodgers, Lawyer at Thomson Geer will discuss the Royal Commission's findings and recommendations regarding the treating of employers by trustees. Learn more
Aged Care • the Boom of the Century 1 CPD hour Industry expert Assyat David, from Aged Care Steps, will give you the tools to get started in delivering aged care education and advice services to your members. Learn more
Social Impact Investing 1 CPD hour HESTA's General Manager - Unlisted Assets, Andrew Major will share the growing opportunities in impact investing, as well as HESTA's approach to it and responsible investing. Learn more
The Changing Nature of Investment Volatility 1 CPD hour What is happening and why? Can old methods handle a new challenge? We will examine these topics with Scott Bennett, Head of Quantitative Research and Client Solutions from Northern Trust Asset Management. Learn more
Board & exec relationships post royal commission 1 CPD hour What are the rules of engagement now? How have they changed and how should both boards and executives be examining the dynamics of their relationship? Learn more
Thrive at work - Practical actions for growing and sustaining wellbeing 1 CPD hour This webinar will explore how you can build and sustain your mental wellbeing, and provide you with a set of practical actions you can enact in your workplace and life. Learn more