CFA Level 1: Standard IV (A.1) Compliance Procedures

Analyzing Investment Characteristics, Portfolio Needs, and Compliance Procedures

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Members can comply with Standard IV (A.1) by undertaking the following:

I. Analyzing basic investment characteristics

II. Analyzing portfolio needs of the client

III. Establishing compliance procedures to prevent violations of Code and Standards

IV. Maintaining files to support investment recommendations

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Condition III applies to compliance with Standard III (E). For Standard IV (A.1), which deals with the Investment Process, members should investigate the investment's basic characteristics by looking at research reports. Also, a member has a continuing responsibility to review a client's needs and circumstances to determine whether or not the risk exposure of the total portfolio serves the client's needs. Finally, a member must maintain research files to justify investment decisions later under scrutiny.