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Analyse financial markets and information

Analyse financial markets and information

Unit of competency
National Code
FNSFMK521
State Code
OBR81
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
02/10/2020
Field of Education
080101 - Accounting
Original Release Date
02/10/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret and assess market information, analyse the impact of economic and regulatory trends, and summarise and communicate findings.The unit applies to individuals who source, interpret and synthesise market trends and information in order to evaluate the impact on the organisation and clients.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify and source market information
  • 1.1 Formulate economic or financial issue for organisation or client to be addressed in the analysis
  • 1.2. Identify market indicators and information required to complete the analysis
  • 1.3 Identify reliable sources of information on changes to governmental economic policies and regulatory framework that may affect financial markets
  • 1.4 Evaluate validity, reliability and relevance of information sources to the analysis
2. Interpret and analyse market information
  • 2.1 Interpret market indicators to determine market and economic trends
  • 2.2 Synthesise market consensus views on the outlook for the market and sector
  • 2.3 Evaluate likely impact if market events differ from market expectations
  • 2.4 Assess impact of regulatory change in Australia and overseas on the outlook for financial markets
  • 2.5 Consider and assess impact of national and international political events on the outlook for financial markets
3. Apply and communicate research findings
  • 3.1 Determine implications of market analysis for economic or financial issue
  • 3.2 Explain implications of market analysis to relevant stakeholders
  • 3.3 Comply with organisational guidelines and codes of conduct when using and communicating data and market information
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUR12 FNSFMK501 Analyse financial markets and information Unit of competency