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Category Archives: CFA

Snowed In

Today was a typical day in my new, post Barclays life, in Devon.
Having fed the dogs their breakfast of Weetabix (don’t say anything), I sat down at my computer at 08:30. I had neglected my CFA studies for a couple of days this week so decided to catch up on Session 4, Private Wealth Management. [...]

CFA Studies : Ethics and Professional Standards

Okay, the clock is running down for the CFA Level 2 exam in June. This week I have been focussing on Ethics. Key Learning points are:  6 principles and 7 standards.
PRINCIPLES

Act with competence, integrity and diligence (ACID)
Place Clients before Personal interests (PCP) 
Use reasonable care and exercise judgement (URCJ) – how you would address Reggie Perrin’s boss
Promote [...]