Introduction to Ethical Decision-Making Webinar

An Advocacy and Ethics Committee Sponsored Event

Introduction to Ethical Decision Making is a free, highly interactive, case-based webinar led by CFA Institute staff that will provide participants with the framework to analyze situations from an ethics perspective (PDF).

This webinar focusing on ethics in finance is a part of CFA Society Los Angeles’ Putting Investors First Campaign. The Putting Investors First Campaign, in its fourth year, is a global CFA Institute initiative that looks to build awareness and unite investment professionals in a commitment to place investor interests above all others.

Throughout the campaign, many of the 147 member societies worldwide will host local events like this one, to call attention to the needs and rights of investors by supporting the Statement of Investor Rights, a list of ten rights that any investor should expect from financial service providers.

CFA Institute and its societies aspire to build and lead the investment management profession. To do this, we must continue to stand together for what is right, and in investors’ best interests. By supporting Putting Investors First, we want to inspire our community to make real impact and foster a market environment where both investment professionals and investors can thrive.

The 60-minute session will include:
  - An examination of the factors that lead well-meaning individuals to make unethical decisions
  - An explanation of how to apply a framework for analysis of ethical dilemmas common in investment practice
  - Several case studies involving real-life situations with the opportunity for participants to vote on the appropriate conduct
  - A facilitated discussion of those studies that allow participants to apply ethical framework

Participation is free and available globally. The audio portion of the webinar is provided through VOIP (Voice over Internet Protocol). To participate in a session, you must have access to a computer with speakers or headphones. Upon registration, you may also participate in the webinar through the Adobe Connect Mobile App for Apple and Android phones. Click here for additional information or contact ethicstraining@cfainstitute.org.

Glenn Doggett, CFA | Glenn Doggett is a director of professional standards for CFA Institute. His responsibilities include providing member guidance in applying the ethics and standards of practice policies, supporting related educational and public awareness activities, and working with the Standards of Practice Council of CFA Institute on its initiatives. Previously, Mr. Doggett, as a member of the CFA Institute Financial Reporting Policy Group, represented membership interests regarding reporting and disclosures initiatives, including XBRL.

Prior to joining CFA Institute, Mr. Doggett worked in the financial information sector with SNL Financial. There his work focused on the real estate and energy industries, directing the development and maintenance of a financial data storage system. Mr. Doggett regularly provided insights to the media on events and performance of the Real Estate Investment Trust industry. Back To Top ^^

Jonathan Stokes | Jonathan Stokes is the director of professional standards at CFA Institute. He is responsible for development and maintenance of the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standard of Professional Conduct, as well as design and management of the CFA Institute Ethical Decision Making training programs.

Mr. Stokes has led teams charged with drafting, revising, interpreting, and maintaining the CFA Institute standards of practice, including the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct, CFA Institute Soft Dollar Standards, Trade Management Guidelines, and other standards of practice under development. He has also directed the CFA Institute Professional Conduct Program and worked on developing and interpreting the CFA Institute investment performance standards, including the Global Investment Performance Standards (GIPS) and its predecessors.

Mr. Stokes also serves as a staff liaison to various CFA Institute committees addressing specific issues related to ethics and professional practice.

Prior to joining CFA Institute, Mr. Stokes worked as an attorney specializing in civil litigation. Back To Top ^^