CFA Society Singapore Advocacy Team
Fund performance presentations – standards and potentially unethical practice
In presenting performance reports to investors, managers must give a fair and complete presentation of data
Referrals to family and friends: Issues that could turn sour
Should a professional be recommended to investors, issues such as conflicts of interest and referral fees need to be disclosed to avoid potentially unpleasant situations in the future
Ethics issue: Failure to maintain knowledge of the law
Finance professionals must comply with laws and regulations that directly govern their professional activities and protect clients’ interests.
Manipulating the market via multiple accounts
IN 2013, Singapore-listed Blumont Group, Asiasons Capital, and LionGold Corp were suspended from trading following a collapse in their share price. This collapse was preceded by a massive increase in ...