Word count: 2000
Task: This assignment relates to the case study write up in Task 2. You should use the same case study material as you explained in the written assignment for Task 2 (file attached).
References: 5 (max)
One of the references must be FASEA – links provided:
Code of Ethics standards:
*Plagiarism tool in use: Ouriginal (former URKUND)
Scenario:
Your client appreciated your excellent work in identifying ethical issues relevant to a behaviour identified in the reports of the Royal Commission on Financial Services.
Given the recent discussions about new codes of ethics relevant to financial planning, your client asks you to develop a report addressing three questions:
Explain how FASEA’s code of ethics responds to the ethical issues raised in your ‘brief’ presented for Task 2 (this section should be answered in 750 words or less);
Explain whether, in your opinion, the code of ethics constituted an appropriate response to the ethical issues raised in the Royal Commission (provide evidence to support your argument) (this section should be answered in 600 words or less); and
Explain whether, in your opinion, adherence to the code of ethics should restore public confidence in the financial advice that they seek (provide evidence to support your argument) (this section should be answered in 650 words or less).
This is a 2,000-word assignment. It should be word-processed and you are expected to carefully edit your work to ensure that it demonstrates professional communication skills.
Assignment marking criteria (marking rubric):
Research analysis – demonstrated by drawing upon and employing relevant research in ethics, finance and financial planning – 30%
Relevant and logical progression of argument and problematisation – 20%.
Appropriate application of contemporary ethical issues as explained and discussed in the unit – 40%.
Effective communication – 10%
