The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) has released results from the 28th Financial Advisers Exam cycle, held in March 2025, reporting 241 candidates sat the exam and 177 (73.4%) passed. The exam was conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) under a process intended to ensure consistent testing standards across cycles. Of March’s candidates, 175 (72.6%) were first-time sitters, and unsuccessful candidates will receive general feedback from ACER on areas of underperformance. The next Financial Advisers Exam is scheduled for 5 June 2025.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission 2025-04-04
Australian Securities & Investments Commission reports 73.4% pass rate in March 2025 financial adviser exam cycle
The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) announced results from the 28th Financial Advisers Exam cycle, with 241 candidates participating and a 73.4% pass rate. Conducted by the Australian Council for Educational Research, the exam maintained consistent testing standards. Of the candidates, 72.6% were first-time sitters. Unsuccessful candidates will receive feedback on underperformance areas.