The Responsible Investment Certification Program was created to help investors learn more about responsible investment products and services available in Australasia. The program also provides assurance, independent verification and information for consumers about the way in which responsible investment products and services operate.
The Program provides training, education, marketing support, disclosure and guidance at all points in the investment cycle – for individual investors, financial advisers, dealer groups, asset managers and asset owners (superannuation funds).
WHO IS CERTIFIED?
The RIAA Certification Program comprises five main categories. To view the licensees in each category, please select one from the list below:
WHAT IS REQUIRED TO BECOME CERTIFIED?
To become a certified responsible investment product or service provider, you must meet the strict disclosure requirements relevant to your licence category. You must also agree to make publicly available specific details of your product or service which will in turn help investors make an informed choice. Once you have become certified, you are licensed to use the Certification Symbol to demonstrate this status.
Note: The RIAA Certification Program is only open to companies or financial advisers domiciled in Australia or New Zealand.
If you would like more information, or to request a copy of the application form, please call us on 02 8228 8100. Alternatively, you can send an email to info@responsibleinvestment.org.
WHAT IS THE CERTIFICATION SYMBOL?
The Certification Symbol is the Registered Trade Mark all certified products and service providers are licensed to use after receiving certification from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA). The Symbol is owned and managed by RIAA.
The Certification Symbol is designed to encourage informed choice about responsible investment products and services. By definition, the Symbol verifies that a Licensee has adopted the education and disclosure practices required for the category of Financial Adviser. In turn, the Symbol indicates to investors that they can access information about the Licensee and their services from RIAA’s website.
