Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advisors
Learn the principles and standards set out in the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services, and how it supports ethical behaviour, regulatory compliance, and high-quality client care within the financial advice industry.
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This module details the Code of Professional Conduct for Financial Advice Services (the Code). The Code supports the purposes of the Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013 (FMC Act), including promoting the confident and informed participation of businesses, investors, and consumers in the financial markets, avoiding unnecessary compliance costs, and ensuring the availability and quality of financial advice. The Code is part of a wider regulatory regime for financial advice, and sets standards of competence, conduct and client-care for the whole financial advice industry.
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Employees are expected to adhere to the company’s policies and procedures, which guide their daily work processes.
This expectation is rooted in the principle that all staff must act ethically, responsibly, and with integrity in all business dealings.
Understanding an organisations Code of Conduct ensures a consistent and professional approach, fostering trust and accountability.
Key modules
- Standard 1 - Treat clients fairly
- Standard 2 - Act with integrity
- Standard 3 - Give financial advice that is suitable
- Standard 4 - Ensure that the client understands the financial advice
- Standard 5 - Protect client information
- Standard 6 - Have general competence, knowledge and skill
- Standard 7 - Have particular competence, knowledge and skill for designing an investment plan
- Standard 8 - Have particular competence, knowledge and skill for product advice
- Standard 9 - Keep competence, knowledge and skill up-to-date
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