A written document establishing standards of ethical conduct for an adviser's supervised persons. Required for RIAs under Rule 204A-1, a code of ethics typically addresses fiduciary obligations, personal securities trading, insider trading prohibitions, gifts and entertainment, outside business activities, and confidentiality.
Supervised persons must acknowledge the code in writing, and the adviser must maintain records of administration and any violations.
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