CFA Institute Code of Ethics

Free CFA Level II lesson in Ethical and Professional Standards. 13 min read, ~1,976 words.

Six components: integrity, professionalism, competence, client/profession above personal interests, dignity and respect, and ethical practice reflecting credit on the profession. Each component is independently significant; violating any one constitutes a breach regardless of compliance with the others. Integrity is active: communications must be accurate AND complete, and misleading by omission...

What this lesson covers

• Content
• Example 1
• Example 2
• Common Mistakes
• Check Your Understanding
• Exam Shortcuts

Learning objectives

• code of ethics

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