Selection and Administration of Investments

Financial Regulation Courses (FRC)

Overview

The Selection and Administration of Investments course, offered by Financial Regulation Courses (FRC), provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of how to select appropriate investments and effectively manage them.
The course covers key areas such as assessing client needs, risk tolerance, investment objectives, and selecting suitable strategies.
Learners will also explore the advisory process, focusing on building a portfolio aligned with the client’s financial goals, time horizon, and risk appetite.
In addition, the course addresses the ongoing administration and monitoring of portfolios, including how to handle changes in client circumstances, financial environments, and portfolio rebalancing.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, learners will:

• Understand the advisory process and how to assess a client’s financial objectives, risk profile, investment knowledge, and existing financial commitments.


• Learn how to select appropriate investment strategies based on the client’s goals, time horizon, and risk tolerance.


• Apply strategies for the selection of suitable financial instruments, including direct and indirect holdings, to meet the client’s needs.


• Gain insight into the administration and monitoring of investment portfolios, ensuring that they remain aligned with the client’s goals and market conditions.


• Explore the impact of changes in the financial environment and how to adjust portfolios in response to these changes.


• Learn how to conduct regular portfolio reviews and rebalance investments to ensure ongoing suitability.


• Understand the importance of selecting and reviewing appropriate benchmarks to measure portfolio performance.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, learners will:

• Be able to assess a client’s financial situation and develop a tailored investment strategy that aligns with their goals and risk tolerance.


• Apply portfolio construction techniques that optimise the balance between risk and return.


• Understand the importance of ongoing portfolio administration and how to monitor, adjust, and report on investment performance.


• Confidently rebalance portfolios and ensure they remain consistent with client expectations and external market conditions.


• Analyse the impact of external factors such as economic changes and new financial products on investment portfolios.


• Conduct benchmark reviews and apply performance metrics to evaluate the success of the investment strategy.