Glossary

Glossary

Term Book Chapter Definition
Conflicts of Interest CFA Level 1 Exam Chapter 1: Ethics and Professional Standards A standard that requires conflicts of interest to be avoided, disclosed, and managed when they cannot be avoided.
Conflicts of Interest International Finance Chapter 8: Global Capital Markets Situations where agencies often receive fees from the issuers they rate, raising concerns about impartiality.
Conflicts of Interest Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam Chapter 7: Customer Accounts and Their Regulations Potential situations where the interests of the firm or individual representative may conflict with the interests of the client. These must be disclosed and managed to ensure transparency and protect client interests.