Investment Ethics and Standards

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Investment Ethics and Standards

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply CFA Code of Ethics and Professional Standards to real-world investment scenarios.
Identify ethical violations, conflicts of interest, and appropriate professional conduct practices.
Interpret and apply GIPS principles to support transparent investment performance reporting.

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There are 3 modules in this course

Master CFA Ethics with clarity, confidence, and real-world application.

Crack one of the most important CFA exam sections with ease. This course is designed to simplify the CFA Code of Ethics, Professional Standards, and GIPS framework through structured modules and lesson-focused learning. Whether you're a CFA Level 1 candidate or an aspiring finance professional, you'll gain a strong foundation in ethical decision-making and professional conduct. You will learn how to interpret and apply ethical standards, identify violations, and make client-focused investment decisions. The course also covers communication practices, conflict management, and global investment performance standards (GIPS), ensuring you understand both theory and application. With a practical, exam-oriented approach, this course helps you build confidence, improve retention, and develop skills that are essential for success in the CFA exam and your finance career.

Learn the core principles of CFA Ethics, including the Code of Ethics, Professional Standards, and handling of sensitive information for ethical decision-making.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

Understand client-focused responsibilities, confidentiality, supervisory roles, and transparent communication practices in investment management.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

Explore CFA member responsibilities and master GIPS standards for ethical performance reporting and global investment compliance.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 45 minutes

7A-Responsibility as A CFA Member Candidate7 minutes
Global Investment Performance Standard8 minutes
Composite Construction and Purpose6 minutes
Purpose of Verification4 minutes
Objective of Gips9 minutes
Gips Compliant Firm Responsibilities4 minutes
Major Sections of Gips6 minutes

1 assignmentTotal 30 minutes

Professional Integrity & GIPS Framework30 minutes

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