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THE I. C. F. A. CODE OF
ETHICS
(Revised January 15, 1976)
WHEREAS, the profession of financial analysis has evolved because of the increasing public need for competent, objective and trustworthy advice with regard to investments and financial management; and
WHEREAS, The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts was organized to establish educational standards in the field of financial analysis, to conduct examinations of financial analysts and to award the professional designation of Chartered Financial Analyst, among other objectives; and
WHEREAS, despite a wide diversity of interest among analysts employed by banks, brokers and security dealers, investment advisory organizations, financial relations counselors, insurance companies, investment companies, investment trusts, pension trusts and other institutional investors and corporate bodies, there are nevertheless certain fundamental standards of conduct which should be corn-on to all engaged in the profession of financial analysis and accepted and maintained by them; and
WHEREAS, The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts adopted a Code of Ethics on Much 14, 1964; and
WHEREAS, it is now deemed appropriate to make certain amendments to this Code;
NOW, THEREFORE, The Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts hereby adopts the following Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct:
A Chartered Financial Analyst should conduct himself with integrity and dignity and encourage such conduct by others in the profession.
A Chartered Financial Analyst should conduct himself and encourage the practice of financial analysis in a manner that would reflect credit on himself and on the profession.
A Chartered Financial Analyst should act with competence and strive to maintain and improve his competence and that of others in the profession.
A Chartered Financial Analyst should use proper care and exercise independent professional judgement.
