A career in the securities and derivatives industry can be exciting, rewarding and challenging. The velocity of change; new information, systems and regulations, require constant vigilance and learning for those who pride themselves as 'professionals' within the industry.

 

Why Join?

 

Recognition as a 'professional industry practitioner' with valued post nominal.

• Going forward the attainment of a recognised professional status will not only satisfy regulatory requirements, but will also provide individuals with increased credibility with future clients and employers. This sends a clear message to the investing public of your position as a professional in Australia's financial services industry.

You will be kept up to date with the real issues that affect you!

• The SDIA prepares a comprehensive review of issues that are impacting on our industry.
• Newsletters and ENews bulletins are produced monthly to keep members informed on current policy news and what it means for practitioners.
• SDIA Website which provides member access to SDIA Industry submissions, committee information and current industry issues.

Access to high quality Education and Seminars (and your annual industry conference) at discounted member rates.

• You can undertake one of our various education programs, which include the SDIA Accreditation Program that meets RG 146 requirements in generic and specialist knowledge and skills in Securities and Managed Investments. We also run a program that specializes in Superannuation. Members not only receive substantial discounts when enrolling in these program,  they can also earn valuable CPD points.

You will actively be involved in your industry

• Members are invited to participate in a range of SDIA Sponsored social and educational member events held throughout the country. These events aim to allow our growing membership base to liaise with industry peers and access an extensive networking pool.

Lifting the Standards

• The SDIA is committed to lifting the standards in the industry, giving greater confidence to clients and key stakeholders. It is involved in actively lobbying authorities on a range of issues on behalf of the industry. You will also contribute to the critical mass essential for any association to truly represent and promote issues to government, regulators and industry.

The SDIA has a network of committees and advisory panels that provide the direct link to the industry which ensures the association is focussed on issues of importance to its members.

 

Current standing committees include:

• Institutional Broking

• Retail Broking

• Management

• Nominations

• Profession

• Audit

Advisory panels & working groups:

• Direct Broking

• Operations

• Research

• Trading

• Compliance

• Conference

• Accreditation

• FSRA

• Code of Conduct

• IT Working Group

• Marketing

• Margin lending

The SDIA has a network of committees and advisory panels that provide the direct link to the industry which ensures the association is focused on issues of importance to its members.