Our ethical standards uphold the following core values:
- Integrity in our decisions and actions
- Our skills and expertise
- Our economic contribution value to our employer
- 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 have an adverse effect on management decisions
- Avoid conflicts of interest or reciprocal agreements that may conflict with the employer's legitimate interests
- Conduct professional activities in a manner consistent with proprietary conduct
- Protect the confidentiality and proprietary information of employers and business partners, and prevent such information from being used for personal gain
- We are committed to the development and refinement of professional knowledge and skills to improve our technology and capabilities
- Within the scope of the license, provide value to applicants, candidates, and certified individuals with a responsible and reasonable degree of care
- Comply with all applicable laws and regulations relating to professional ethics and work practices
- Taking on social responsibility and practicing sustainable development in the workplace
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified individuals must treat the public, clients, potential clients, employers, employees, colleagues in the investment industry, and other stakeholders with integrity, competence, diligence, respect, and ethics
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified personnel must place the integrity of the investment industry and the interests of their clients above their own personal interests
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified individuals must exercise reasonable care and independent professional judgment when conducting certification exams, assessments, recommendations, and other professional activities
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified professionals must practice in a professional and ethical manner, and others are encouraged to do the same, reflecting the credibility of themselves and their profession
- Employees, applicants, candidates, and certified individuals 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 maintain and enhance their capabilities