Commonwealth Prudential Standard 520 – Fit and Proper

Ensure your officers have a general understanding of the minimum requirements for APRA-regulated institutions in determining the fitness and propriety of individuals to hold positions of responsibility.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Commonwealth Prudential Standard 520

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia

Course Format

Structured Learning option

Duration

Between 30 - 40 minutes

Prudential Standard CPS 520 applies to all authorised deposit-taking institutions, general insurers, life companies and private health insurers. These are collectively referred to as APRA-regulated institutions.

It sets out the minimum requirements for these institutions when determining the fitness and propriety of individuals to hold positions of responsibility.

Persons who are responsible for the management of an APRA-regulated institution must have the appropriate skills, experience and knowledge. They must also act honestly and with integrity. Regulated institutions need to ensure that their responsible persons are fit and proper to hold the position.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our CPS 520 (Fit and Proper) training course is designed to give officers a general understanding of the minimum requirements for APRA-regulated institutions in determining the fitness and propriety of individuals to hold positions of responsibility. It covers the minimum requirements in determining fitness and propriety as well as explaining why organisations need to prudently manage this risk.

Ideal for workplaces that are

Ideal for officers of APRA-regulated organisations.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of CPS520
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally 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: Commonwealth Prudential Standard 520

Key modules

  • Key requirements of CPS 520
  • Fit and Proper Policy
  • What is a ‘responsible person’?
  • What is a ‘senior manager’?
  • Fit and Proper Criteria
  • Decision Standards
  • Fit and Proper Assessments
  • Legal Considerations
  • Whistleblowing
  • Notifying APRA
  • APRA’s Powers

Learning outcomes

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

  • understand the minimum requirements of APRA-regulated institutions in determining the fitness and propriety of individuals;
  • understand the information that must be provided to APRA regarding responsible persons fitness and propriety; and
  • understand why institutions need to prudently manage the risk that persons in positions of responsibility might not be fit and proper.

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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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. 

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