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*Note: Study all selected examples (see Comments section of Handbook)
C. Misrepresentation
Do not knowingly make any misrepresentations relation to investment analysis,
recommendations, actions, or other professional activities
D. Misconduct
Not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit, or
commit any act that reflects adversely on professional reputation, integrity, or
competence.
B. Market Manipulation
Do not engage in practices that distort prices or artificially inflate trading volume
with intent to mislead market participants
Loyalty
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Prudence
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Care
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Guidance
Understanding application
Not all members and candidates are rendered fiduciaries because of III(A);
it depends on:
o Nature of professional responsibilities and relationships had with
client
o Type of client
o Whether member is giving investment advice
o Particular circumstances/ facts surrounding the
transaction/relationship
Irrespective of whether a position of fiduciary exists or not, III(A) requires
all members to work in clients interests at all times.
Blended environment (offer advice as well as trade execution) extent
and limitations of each function must be outlined in agreement at outset
of relationship
o E.g. allowable products based on risk tolerance and objectives of
client
Transactions must be motivated by acting in clients best interests with
loyalty, care and prudence to the exclusion of all else
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B. Fair Dealing
Deal fairly and objectively with all clients when providing IA, making IR, taking
investment action, or engaging in other professional activities
C. Suitability
1. If advisory relationship with client, must:
a) Make reasonable inquiry into clients investment experience, risk and
return objectives and financial constraints prior to making any IR or
taking investment action. Must reassess and update this info regularly.
b) Determine investment is suitable for clients financial situation and
consistent with Cs written objectives, mandates, and constraints
before making an IR or taking investment action.
c) Judge suitability of investments in context of Cs total portfolio.
D. Performance Presentation
When communicating PP information, must make reasonable efforts to ensure it
is fair, accurate and complete.
C. Responsibilities of Supervisors
Must make reasonable efforts to ensure that anyone subject to their supervision
or authority complies with applicable laws, rules, regs, and the Codes and
Standards.
C. Record Retention
Must develop and maintain appropriate records to support their IA, IRs, inv
actions, and other investment-related communications with all Cs.
B. Priority of Transactions
Investment transactions for Cs and employers must have priority over
investment transactions in which I am the beneficial owner.
C. Referral Fees
Must disc to employer and Cs, as appropriate, any compo, consideration or
benefit received from or paid to others for the recommendation of products or
services.