Which of the following can be found in Standard III?
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A. B. C. D. E.D
Standard III states that members shall deliver a copy of the Codes and Standards to their employer if the employer does not have a copy.
Standard III of the CFA® (Chartered Financial Analyst®) Institute's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct sets forth the duties and responsibilities of CFA® charterholders and candidates. Let's go through each answer choice to identify which statements are found in Standard III.
A. Members shall not misrepresent investment performance. This statement is consistent with the requirements of Standard III. CFA® charterholders and candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information regarding investment performance and avoid any form of misrepresentation.
B. Members shall exercise diligence and thoroughness in making investment recommendations or in taking investment actions. This statement is not specifically mentioned in Standard III. However, the general principle of exercising diligence and thoroughness in investment recommendations and actions is a fundamental expectation of CFA® charterholders and candidates.
C. Members shall not participate in any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, etc. This statement is consistent with the requirements of Standard III. CFA® charterholders and candidates are prohibited from engaging in any form of professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or any other unethical behavior.
D. Members shall deliver a copy of the Code to their employer. The requirement to deliver a copy of the Code to their employer is not found in Standard III. However, CFA® charterholders and candidates are expected to comply with the entire Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct.
E. Members shall not knowingly participate or assist in any violation of laws, rules, or regulations. This statement is consistent with the requirements of Standard III. CFA® charterholders and candidates are expected to uphold the highest ethical standards and not knowingly participate or assist in any violations of laws, rules, or regulations.
In summary, the statements that can be found in Standard III are:
Please note that the information provided here is based on general knowledge of the CFA® Institute's Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct up to September 2021. It's always recommended to refer to the most recent official materials and updates from the CFA® Institute for accurate and up-to-date information.