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Ethical & Professional Standards

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What ethical & professional standards means

The CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.

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Question

Under the Standards, material non-public information must:

  • be traded on quickly
  • not be used or caused to be used
  • be shared with best clients
  • be posted online
Answer: not be used or caused to be used

Working: Standard II(A) prohibits acting on material non-public information.

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Related skills

Other CFA Level I Extended Practice skills in CFA Institute, at the same point in the course.

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Exams that assess ethical & professional standards

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