Regulatory Guide 38 – The hawking prohibitions

Equip participants with the knowledge to comply with anti-hawking regulations, empowering consumers to make informed financial decisions and eliminating high-pressure sales tactics.

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 Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response) Act 2020 implemented recommendations made by the Financial Services Royal Commission on banning the hawking of superannuation products.

The Act strengthens the existing hawking prohibition in the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) by replacing the three separate prohibitions for the hawking of financial products, securities, and interests in managed investment schemes with one general prohibition.

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) recently updated its guidance in Regulatory Guide 38: The hawking prohibitions (RG 38) for people who offer financial products for issue or sale in situations involving unsolicited contact with consumers.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Hawking Prohibitions training course provides participants with a clear understanding of the anti-hawking regulations introduced by the Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response) Act 2020. The course explains the key objectives of these prohibitions, which are designed to empower consumers in making informed decisions about financial products and to discourage high-pressure sales tactics. Through interactive scenarios and practical guidance, this course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to ensure compliance with the hawking prohibitions, ultimately fostering a more ethical and consumer-focused approach to financial product sales.

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Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of regulatory guide 38
  • 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, Financial Sector Reform (Hayne Royal Commission Response) Act 2020, Regulatory Guide 38

Key modules

  • What you can do to comply
  • Unsolicited contact
  • When is contact solicited?
  • Exceptions
  • Advertising and provision of information
  • Keeping records and reporting information

Learning outcomes

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

  • understand the changes to anti-hawking prohibition;
  • understand what unsolicited contact is under the anti-hawking prohibition; and
  • understand how the prohibition will impact your role

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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Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

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