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Basic Question 4 of 5

High standards for ethical conduct in the investment industry are so important because the industry is based almost entirely on the ______.

A. specialized skills and knowledge of investment professionals
B. trust of clients
C. competency of investment professionals

User Contributed Comments 5

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better1by1 i didn't get it why just clients
khalifa92 without clients money from wherth ?
Antoinepo It's because clients are the source of wealth, without them there would be no money to invest/manage
pigletin disagree. There will be no trust without specialized skills
KikeAjose I also disagree because specialized skills also important.
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Learning Outcome Statements

describe the role of a code of ethics in defining a profession

describe professions and how they establish trust

describe the need for high ethical standards in investment management

explain professionalism in investment management

CFA® 2025 Level I Curriculum, Volume 6, Module 1.