StickyKurtosis

Kurtosis refers to the measurement of the degree to which a given distribution is more or less ‘peaked’ relative to the normal distribution. The concept of kurtosis is very useful in decision-making.  In this regard, we have 3 categories of…

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Guidance for Standards I-VII

I. Professionalism Knowledge of the law Independence and objectivity Misrepresentation Misconduct II. Integrity of Capital Markets Material non-public information Market manipulation III. Duties to Clients and Prospective Clients Loyalty and prudence Fair dealing Suitability Performance presentation Preservation of confidentiality IV. Duties to…

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Ethical Responsibilities

Code of Ethics The CFA Institute has outlined six components to its Code of Ethics. Members of the CFA Institute must: 1. Act with integrity, competence, diligence, respect, and in an ethical manner with the public, clients, prospective clients, employers,…

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The Code of Ethics and the seven Standards of Professional Conduct

Code of Ethics The CFA Institute has outlined six components to its Code of Ethics. Members of the CFA Institute must: 1. Act with integrity, competence, diligence, respect, and in an ethical manner with the public, clients, prospective clients, employers,…

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Professional Conduct Program and the Process for Enforcement of Code and Standards

CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program and the Process for Enforcement of Code and Standards Violations of the CFA codes and standards are reviewed through the CFA Institute’s Professional Standards and Policy Committee (PSPC). This committee is authorized to conduct investigations…

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Framework for Ethical Decision-Making

A framework for ethical decision-making is defined as a set of principles established to aid investment professionals in conducting business with integrity. The CFA Institute has outlined six tenets of ethical behavior as outlined in LOS 1a. Beyond understanding the…

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The Difference between Ethical and Legal Standards

Often people equate ethical behavior with legal choices. However, there are numerous choices that may be legal but have no moral standing. It is important to remember that all laws stem from a place in which moral covenant has broken…

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Ethical Dilemmas

An ethical dilemma occurs whenever there are two or more choices. In this given circumstance there will always be the best choice, even when each option appears to have negative consequences. Although the CFA Institute Code of Ethics aspires to…

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Professionalism in Investment Management

Investment management is an upcoming profession. This is evidenced by the following: The public understanding of its practice and codes are still growing. There is a lack of recognition by the regulators and the employers, which prevents the establishment of…

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Ethical Standards in the Investment Industry

In 2014 the investment industry accounted for more than $64 trillion in assets. Additionally, it is growing at eight percent a year. It can be theorized that with trillions in assets and billions of financial transactions each year, even a…

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Ethics and Profession

A profession can be defined as the occupational group that is based on the unique education, specialist knowledge, and framework of practice and behavior that establishes community trust, respect, and recognition. A large proportion of professions outlines the importance of…

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