FNSFMK525 — Analyse clients’ financial risk

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What an assessment for FNSFMK525 must cover

38 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 10 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 8 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Determine client’s financial situation and risk profile

1.1Confirm client’s financial needs, expectations and objectives according to organisational requirements
1.2Obtain valid and relevant information to determine complexity of client needs and client’s current asset and liability management framework
1.3Assess risk based on understanding of client’s personal situation, and operating environment or core business
1.4Establish client’s risk tolerance level and discuss with client to confirm risk profile

2 Assess product risk relative to client’s risk profile

2.1Develop assessment criteria for measuring level of potential and existing risk and for assessing associated consequences according to organisational policies and procedures
2.2Identify range of products that meet client objectives
2.3Access information on risks associated with these products and investment risk profile using appropriate analytical techniques
2.4Assess and compare risk of financial products based on understanding of client’s personal situation, operating environment and core business

3 Assess risk management options

3.1Evaluate alternative products according to risk assessment and client requirements and estimate short-term and long-term effects
3.2Identify, analyse and discuss incidents and factors affecting financial performance with authorised representative
3.3Determine strategy recommendations based on product evaluation and confirm viability with authorised representative
3.4Confirm with authorised representative client’s understanding of risks relating to potential strategy recommendations

4 Report findings

4.1Document risk management alternatives according to legislative and organisational requirements
4.2Prepare retail client disclosure documents that outline client responsibilities
4.3Update, modify and maintain client information according to legislative and organisational requirements
4.4Prepare and file risk analysis documentation according to legislative and organisational requirements

Performance evidence

analyse the financial risk profile of at least two different clients
interpret and comply with legislative requirements
assess the impact of financial risks to each client and recommend strategies to control risk
review and prepare risk assessment findings

Knowledge evidence

ethics and regulatory requirements relating to analysing clients’ financial risk, including: • key features of relevant legal principles • disclosure and compliance requirements
organisational policies and procedures for establishing client risk profiles and required reporting
key principles for managing investment and risk
financial information sources and products
client information required for risk profile assessment
key risk characteristics
risk assessment criteria and techniques to assess client risk profile and financial product risk
incidents and factors in economic environment that impact financial performance, including: • characteristics and impacts of economic and business cycles • government monetary and fiscal policies • interest rates, exchange rates and inflation
product and strategy sensitivity to conditions, including to: • economic cycle • supply and demand • economic data • exchange rates • interest rates • government and regulatory policy • correlation risk with other markets or asset classes
key theories of investment and risk management

Foundation skills

Numeracy: Uses mathematical equations to perform calculations and comparative analysis techniques to determine trends and compare financial information
Oral communication: Participates in verbal exchanges using active listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding
Reading: Analyses and evaluates complex information from a range of sources to determine requirements and complete necessary actions
Writing: Records and maintains written information using formats and protocols Prepares formal and informal documents using terminology, language and concepts relevant for the audience and purpose
Planning and organising: Applies systematic and analytical decision-making processes to make recommendations in complex and non-routine situations
Self-management: Takes responsibility for the provision of timely, accurate, secure and relevant information according to legal and organisational requirements Accepts responsibility for planning and sequencing complex tasks and workload
Teamwork: Selects and uses relevant conventions and protocols when liaising or sharing information with authorised representatives
Technology: Uses the main features and functions of digital tools to complete work tasks, store data and access information

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What does an assessment tool for FNSFMK525 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for FNSFMK525 needs to address all 38 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 4 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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