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We think it’s important everyone uses their voice. At CFA UK, we use ours to deliver thought leadership that guides and shapes the investment industry. Our members are specialists in their fields, and their research educates and inspires our community to drive change. Reports and whitepapers are how we share our voice with the world.
ETHICS INTERVIEW SERIES
Maintaining the highest ethical standards isn't a decision you make. It's hundreds of them, from day to day. CFA UK's Ethics Interview Series gives you the tools to tackle those decisions in your role, as experts from across the investment industry reflect their experiences of ethical dilemmas to help you make the right choices.
Ethics of sustainable investing
Online
28/04/2025
Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships and Client Solutions, CFA Institute
Sustainable investing is evolving. That means getting your approach right to ethical issues can be difficult from day-to-day. But in the first part of our Ethics Interview Series, Paul Moody, Managing Director, Global Partnerships and Client Solutions, CFA Institute looks back on his 22 year-career in sustainable investing to highlight real-world examples that have shaped his approach to ethical thinking – and how they can help shape yours.
SUSTAINABLE CHOICES
Ethics in the pension sector
Online
29/05/2025
Natalie Winterfrost, Director, The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation
Pension trustees are responsible for people’s retirements – so what do they do when faced with ethical dilemmas on their behalf? In the second part of our Ethics Interview Series, Natalie Winterfrost, Director, The Law Debenture Pension Trust Corporation recalls her experiences from of ethical dilemmas in the pensions sector, offering first-hand insight into the day-to-day ethical issues that investment managers and trustees can come across.
RESPONSIBLE CHOICES
Putting the client first
Online
30/06/2025
Nick Rakowski, Vice President, Strategy and Product Innovation, IPD Analytics
Acting in clients’ interests sounds straightforward. In practice, though, it can pose ethical challenges that require you to really put yourself in your clients’ shoes to solve. In the third part of the Ethics Interview Series, we hear from Nick Rakowski, Vice President, Strategy and Product Innovation, IPD Analytics who has had a diverse career in insurance, derivatives trading, wealth and asset management, about how he puts the client first.
RESPONSIBLE CHOICES
Key learning and development trends in the UK investment sector
CFA UK has partnered with Fitch Learning to explore how learning and development is evolving in the investment sector. As the industry undergoes rapid change, understanding key trends and aligning professional development accordingly is essential for both individual and organisational success. This joint summary report highlights insights from L&D leaders and investment professionals, offering a timely look at the future of talent development in investments.
UNDERSTAND KEY TRENDSCASES ON ETHICS IN SUSTAINABLE INVESTMENTS
Investing sustainably and ethically is a minefield. Building on the framework provided by the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, CFA UK have created a suite of case studies to help investment professionals navigate awkward or contentious situations in sustainable investment. Each case tackles ethical and conduct challenges outside of regulations in any specific jurisdiction.
CFA UK would like to thank the following members for their contributions towards this document: Jose C Valer, CFA, Emily Barnard, CFA, Jacopo Gadani, CFA, Dmitri Govorov, CFA, David Manuel, ASIP, Stephen Metcalf, CFA, Natalie Gregoire-Skeete, CFA, Yuhan Zhang, CFA
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When regulations in finance change, we represent the needs of our members. CFA UK, with direct feedback from volunteers, releases responses to proposed changes in regulations and standards. Our advocacy is what allows us to drive the investment profession forward. And, by doing this, we represent the investors in our community with one voice to help us achieve our shared goals.
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