CFA會員及考生必須嚴格遵守下述六條規定。
第一條:個人作風行為需要滿足誠信正直、專業勝任、勤勉盡責且受人尊敬,並以一個高風亮節的形象出現在公眾、客戶、潛在客戶、雇主、同事以及全球資本市場參與者的面前。
(Act with integrity,competence,diligence,respect,and in an ethical manner with the public,clients,prospective clients,employers,employees,colleagues in the investment profession,and other participants in the global capital markets.)
第二條:將資本市場的誠信和客戶利益置於自身的利益之前。
(Place the integrity of the investment profession and the interests of clients above their own personal interests.)
第三條:在進行投資分析、提供投資建議、採取投資行動和從事其他專業活動時,應合理謹慎,保證獨立客觀判斷。
(Use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgment when conducting investment analysis,making investment recommendations,taking investment actions,and engaging in other professional activities.)
第四條:實踐並鼓勵他人也以一種專業的、道德的方式實踐,這將為他自己和行業增加信譽。
(Practice and encourage others to practice in a professional and ethical manner that will reflect credit on themselves and the profession.)
第五條:促進全球資本市場的誠信和與時俱進,最大化全社會的整體利益。
(Promote the integrity and viability of the global capital markets for the ultimate benefit of society.)
第六條:保持和提升自身的專業能力和其他競爭力。
(Maintain and improve their professional competence and strive to maintain and improve the competence of other investment professionals.)