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Six Components of the Code of Ethics

The code of ethics must be followed by both the members of CFA Institute and the candidates seeking the CFA designation.

  1. Act with integrity and in an ethical manner
  2. Place the profession and interest of clients over personal interest.
  3. Conduct all professional activities (such as investment analysis, recommendations, etc) with reasonable care and independent judgement.
  4. Work in a professional manner and encourage others to do so.
  5. Promote the integrity of capital markets and support the rules governing the markets
  6. Maintain and improve professional competence
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Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

10 lessons

Lessons

1
CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program
2
Six Components of the Code of Ethics
3
Seven Standards of Professional Conduct
4
Standard I - Professionalism (Standards of Professional Conduct)
5
Standard II – Integrity of Capital Markets
6
Standard III – Duties of Clients
7
Standard IV – Duties to Employers
8
Standard V – Investment Analysis, Recommendations, and Actions
9
Standard VI – Conflicts of Interest
10
Standard VII – Responsibilities of a CFA Institute Member or CFA Candidate
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