Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

 

Fundamental to Our Values

The Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct are the ethical cornerstone of CFA Institute. They are essential to our mission to lead the global investment profession and critical to maintaining the public's trust in the financial markets.

 

First created in the 1960s, the Code and Standards are the ethical benchmark for investment professionals around the globe, regardless of job title, cultural differences, or local laws.

 

All of our members and CFA Program candidates must adhere to the Code and Standards.

What Do the Code and Standards Cover?

Code of Ethics:

• Place the integrity of the profession and the interests of clients above your own interests
• Act with integrity, competence, and respect
• Improve and maintain your professional competence

 

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Standards of Professional Conduct:

• Professionalism
• Integrity of the capital markets
• Duties to clients
• Duties to employers
• Investment analysis and recommendations
• Conflicts of interest  

 

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