Our ethical standards adhere to the following core values:
- The integrity of our decisions and actions
- Our skills and professional competence
- Our value in economic contributions to employers
- Our contribution to social responsibility
Based on the above principles, our ethical standards for professional conduct and business practices are as follows:
- Avoid actions or behaviors that may adversely affect or influence management decisions.
- Avoid conflicts of interest or reciprocal agreements that may conflict with the legitimate interests of employers.
- Conduct professional activities in a manner consistent with proprietary behavior.
- Protect the confidentiality and proprietary information of employers and business partners, and avoid using such information for personal gain.
- Commit to the development and enhancement of professional knowledge to improve skills and competencies.
- Provide value to applicants, candidates, and certified personnel responsibly and with due care within the scope of authority.
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations related to professional conduct and work practices.
- Undertake social responsibility and sustainable development practices in the workplace.
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified personnel must treat the public, clients, potential clients, employers, employees, colleagues in the investment industry, and other participants with integrity, competence, diligence, respect, and in an ethical manner.
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified personnel must place the integrity of the investment industry and the interests of clients above their own personal interests.
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified personnel must exercise reasonable care and independent professional judgment when conducting certification exams, assessments, and recommendations, and in other professional activities.
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified personnel must practice in a professional and ethical manner and encourage others to do the same to reflect their own and the profession's credibility.
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified personnel must promote the integrity and feasibility of personnel certification to ultimately benefit society.
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified personnel must maintain and improve their professional competence and strive to keep and enhance their abilities.