How We Do This
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CFA Institute takes positions on key issues by engaging in evidence-based advocacy, calling on the collective knowledge of our members and a diverse network of experts. Scroll down to select specific issues and research.
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We respond to current issues and proposed regulations and legislation related to ethical conduct, professional standards, and integrity in global capital markets.
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Our global team of experts lead policy research and commentary in collaboration with CFA charterholders, think tanks, and standard setters.
Advocacy Update
Read updates on our positions and actions in response to U.S. Department of Labor and Securities and Exchange Commission on Money Market Fund reforms and climate change disclosure. ESG issues in the investment industry remain a focus especially in Asia.
Policy Positions and Research
Advocacy Research Topics & Policy Positions
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Asset Management Firm Issues
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Auditing Requirements & Practices
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Capital Formation
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Corporate Governance
- Audit Committee
- Board Independence & Independent Board of Directors
- Board Responsibilities
- Board of Directors Structure
- Dual-Class Shares and Shareholder Rights
- Executive Compensation and Disclosure
- Proxy
- Role of Board of Directors
- Rules and Practices
- Shareholder Voting Rights and Meeting Role
- Small Company Governance
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Corporate Reporting
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Financial Market Regulation
- Analyst Ethics
- Analyst Research Process
- Robo-Advisors
- Business Continuity Plans for Advisers
- Commission-Based Advice
- Conflicts of Interest
- Credit Rating Agencies Regulation
- Elements of Effective Regulation
- Expanded SEC Examination Program for Advisers
- Fiduciary Duty: Fiduciary Standard & Regulations
- Inducements
- Market Rules Covering Individuals, Firms & Trading Markets
- MiFID Conduct-of-Business Rules
- Payment for Research
- Regulatory Capture
- Systemic Risk & Management in Finance
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Financial Reporting Requirements & Issues
- Accounting Quality
- Disclosure Effectiveness Principles
- ESG and Sustainability Reporting & Regulations
- European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
- US GAAP: Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- IFRS: International Financial Reporting Standards
- IOSCO
- Non-GAAP Reporting
- Reporting Supervision and Enforcement
- SEC Funding
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Investment Products and Services
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Market Structure