Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct

Free CFA Level III: Portfolio Management lesson in Ethical & Professional Standards. 15 min read, ~2,283 words.

Six Code components: integrity, client interests above personal, independent judgment, encourage ethical conduct, promote capital market integrity, maintain competence. Seven Standards translate the Code into enforceable rules. Standards I, III, and VI generate the most L3 questions. The "more strict" rule: when local law and CFA Standards conflict, follow whichever...

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