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Formats:
(Live Online)
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Duration:
33 hours
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Registration Fee:
$378
Start Date
Overview
The Canadian Investment Funds Course (CIFC) provides students with in-depth knowledge of mutual funds. This course is delivered in partnership with the IFSE Institute.
Students will be taught about the various types of mutual funds, the forms to evaluate performance and client’s objectives. This course focuses on case studies and the real-life issues relating to mutual funds sales and individual compliance. By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundation of what they need to know to be a dealing representative in mutual funds.
The sequence of instruction mirrors the process normally followed with clients in the real world. Lessons provide multiple and concurrent challenges that require integrating many different skills and putting theoretical knowledge into practice. The result is a complete picture of how to structure various solutions for diverse client needs.
The successful completion of the CIFC exam meets the proficiency requirement by the provincial securities commissions for mutual fund licencing.
Topics Covered/Learning Objectives
Unit 1: Regulatory Environment
- Lesson 1: Regulatory Bodies
- Lesson 2: Regulations
Unit 2: Registrant Responsibilities
- Lesson 1: Ethics
- Lesson 2: Compliance
- Lesson 3: Compliance Issues
- Lesson 4: Registration Requirements
Unit 3: Suitability
- Lesson 1: Strategic Investment Planning (SIP)
- Lesson 2: Suitability Requirement
- Lesson 3: Know Your Client (KYC)
- Lesson 4: Know Your Product (KYP)
- Lesson 5: Assessing Suitability
Unit 4: Economic Factors and Financial Markets
- Lesson 1: Economic Factors
- Lesson 2: Financial Markets
- Lesson 3: Canada’s Financial System
Unit 5: Types of Investments
- Lesson 1: Building Blocks of Mutual Funds
- Lesson 2: Fixed Income Securities
- Lesson 3: Bonds
- Lesson 4: Equities
- Lesson 5: Derivatives
Unit 6: Types of Mutual Funds
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Mutual Funds
- Lesson 2: Mutual Fund Categories
- Lesson 3: Conservative Mutual Funds
- Lesson 4: Growth-Oriented Mutual Funds
- Lesson 5: Competitive Products
Unit 7: Portfolio Management
- Lesson 1: The Portfolio Manager
- Lesson 2: Financial Analysis
- Lesson 3: Mutual Fund Performance and Risk
Unit 8: Mutual Funds Administration
- Lesson 1: Mutual Fund Organization
- Lesson 2: Purchasing Mutual Funds
- Lesson 3: Redeeming Mutual Funds
- Lesson 4: Fee Structure
- Lesson 5: Disclosure
- Lesson 6: Account Types
Unit 9: Retirement
- Lesson 1: Government and Employer Plans
- Lesson 2: Registered Retirement Savings Plans (RRSPs)
- Lesson 3: Withdrawing from RRSPs
- Lesson 4: Locked-In Accounts
Unit 10: Taxation
- Lesson 1: Canadian Tax System
- Lesson 2: Taxation of Investment Income
- Lesson 3: Taxation of Mutual Funds
Unit 11: Making Recommendations
- Lesson 1: Evaluating the Client
- Lesson 2: Selecting Mutual Funds
- Lesson 3: Asset Allocation
- Lesson 4: Tax-Efficient Strategies
Instructors*
Byron Boone
Byron Boone has nearly three decades of financial sales and management experience. A believer in continuous learning, Byron holds a Bachelor of Arts (Economics) from the University of British Columbia, an Executive Master of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University, and a Certificate in Financial Management from British Columbia Institute of Technology. Byron also has more than a dozen finance-specific licences and designations, including the Life Licence Qualification Program (LLQP) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP).
Sam Sharma
Sam Sharma began his career in the sciences, earning himself a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Materials Chemistry from the University of Jamia in New Delhi, India. He then made the leap to the world of finance a few years later when he graduated with a Master of Business Administration (Finance) from the University of New England in Australia in 1996. Launching his career in the financial services industry, Sam has worked mostly for banks, earning himself awards and recognition for his achievements.
Jason Wong
Jason Wong has extensive knowledge in the wealth management industry, and has been practising financial planning since 2001. Jason started his career through the financial advisory channel in one of the major banks. He then moved on to the independent channel to assist his individual and business clients in achieving their financial goals through comprehensive financial planning. Jason is also a consultant supporting financial advisers in providing wealth management solutions to their clients. Jason holds several industry accreditations: Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Financial Management Advisor (FMA) and Derivative Market Specialist (DMS). He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Manchester, which is consistently ranked as one of the top global business schools under the Financial Times Global MBA rankings.
*Subject to change without notice
Dates
Live Online
Part Time:
- May 05, 2021 – July 14, 2021
- Students must devote at least 3 hours per week to attend live webinars
- Webinars will be held Wednesdays from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm PST
- Outside of live instructional periods, students will be expected to take part in various independent and/or group activities
Required Materials
Students are required to register and make payment to IFSE to obtain access to all required materials and textbooks; registration details will be emailed to students by Student Services
Fees
The registration fee for this course is $378.
Technical Requirements
Live Online Students
Ashton College uses web conferencing tools to help instructors and students connect and collaborate live online. For the online classes, students need to have a fully functional computer system with a webcam, speakers and microphone or headset and headphones, along with a reliable high-speed internet connection. Though the classes can be accessed using smartphones and tablets, we recommend using a laptop or desktop computer for a better learning experience.
This course does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Branch of the Ministry of Advanced Education and Skills Training. As such, it was not reviewed.
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