Ethics and the Investment Industry

Ethics and the Investment Industry fearlessly goes where others dare not tread. It asks questions that may be awkward. It discusses sensitive issues. It takes an objective look at some of the facets of your business that may be uncomfortable.

You learn some of the background of ethics and how ethics influences decisions in our society today. Self-driving vehicles are a sure example: does the driverless vehicle choose to hit one elderly doctor or two children?

This is not the easiest ethics course you could read but its far-ranging discussions give you lots to think about. You will be encouraged to find how ethical choices are your only choice.

• Examine conflicts in the industry around money management for other and personal gain;
• Learn about the ethics of money as a product and the ethics of information;
• Explore how to meet ethical objectives and requirements.

This course may challenge you and how you think about your role in the investment industry. You may not agree with all you read, but you will be encouraged to find how ethical choices are your only choice.