Chapter 1: Ethical and Professional Standards

In this section

• Ethics and Trust in the Investment Profession
  Discover how ethical principles and trust form the backbone of a credible investment profession, supporting fair markets and sustainable growth.
• Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct
  A comprehensive look at the CFA Institute Code of Ethics, the Seven Standards of Professional Conduct, and the Professional Conduct Program, offering insights, examples, and practical guidance for investment professionals and CFA candidates.
• Guidance for Standards I–VII
  Explore practical guidance for CFA® Standards I–VII, focusing on real-world scenarios that illustrate how to navigate material nonpublic information, conflicts of interest, client confidentiality, and other key ethical obligations.
• Introduction to the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS)
  Explore GIPS, a set of ethical principles and guidelines for transparent, consistent investment performance reporting that fosters trust between managers and investors.
• Ethics Application
  Explore multi-faceted ethical scenarios faced by investment professionals, leveraging scenario analysis and case studies to develop a professional reflex aligned with the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.