- Value [1] Standards
- To be worthy of investor trust, members shall: 1. Maintain Highest Standards of Integrity and Professionalism: a. Act and
conduct all business with the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in the provision of investment research.
b. Abide by the letter and spirit of all applicable laws and regulations of any and all Government or Self-Regulatory authorities
under whose jurisdiction their business falls. c. Encourage the highest standards of integrity and professionalism by Investorside
members. d. Not conduct or represent any business which would subordinate or be inimical to investor interests or undermine
the mission of the Investorside Research Association.
- Value [2] Integrity
- Value [3] Professionalism
- Value [4] Laws
- Value [5] Regulations
- Value [6] Truth
- To be worthy of investor trust, members shall: Promote Truth and Fair Representation in Investment Research: a. Endeavor to
restore investor trust in investment research through the truthful and fair representation of the Investorside logo and seal
on only conflict-free research. b. Uphold and promote the principles of truth in advertising and fair representation, through
the provision of accurate and meaningful research disclaimers and marketing materials. c. Align their financial interests
with those of investors and not of the companies who are the subject of investment research coverage. d. Avoid even the appearance
of impropriety by the forthright and proactive disclosure of all personal or proprietary interest in the subject or outcome
of their research coverage.
- Value [7] Fair Representation
- Value [8] Disclosure
- Value [9] Forthrightness
- To be worthy of investor trust, members shall: Serve Investors Forthrightly: a. Conduct no investment banking services, nor
primarily perform company consulting. b. Commit to educate investors how they can protect themselves by seeking transparency
and accountability as to how portfolio commissions are spent for research and how credit ratings are funded.
- Value [10] Education
- Value [11] Transparency
- Value [12] Accountability
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