The ethical responsibilities related to the Code are:
- Always act ethically and professionally;
- Act in the best interest of the client;
- Act in an objective and independent manner;
- Perform actions using skill, competence, and diligence;
- Communicate accurately with clients on a regular basis; and
- Comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Trading is not specifically mentioned in the ethical responsibilities section of the Asset Manager Code and is instead one of the six components of the Asset Manager Code specifically regarding trading which deals with insider information, fair dealing, soft dollars, best execution, and the allocation of shares.
