Code of Conduct
Statement of General Policy
This Code of Ethics ("Code") has been adopted by firm/company
name and is designed to
comply with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Investment Advisers)
Regulations, 2013 [sub-regulation (9) of regulation 15].
This Code establishes rules of conduct for all employees of firm/company name and is
designed to, among other things, to govern personal securities trading activities in
the accounts of employees, immediate family/household accounts, and accounts in
which an employee has a beneficial interest. The Code is based upon the principle
that firm/company name and its employees owe a fiduciary
duty to firm/company name 's clients to conduct their affairs, including their personal
securities transactions, in such a manner as to avoid (i) serving their own
personal interests ahead of clients, (ii) taking inappropriate advantage of
their position with the firm, and (iii) any actual or potential conflicts of
interest or any abuse of their position of trust and responsibility.
The Code is designed to ensure that the high ethical standards long
maintained by firm/company name continue to be applied. The purpose of
the Code is to preclude activities that may lead to or give the
appearance of conflicts of interest, insider trading, or other forms of
prohibited or unethical business conduct. The excellent name and
reputation of our firm continue to be a direct reflection of the conduct
of each employee.
Pursuant to the Investment Advisers Regulation, both firm/company name
and its employees are prohibited from engaging in
fraudulent,
deceptive, or manipulative conduct. Compliance with this section
involves more than acting with honesty and good faith alone. It
means that firm/company name has an affirmative duty of utmost
good faith to act solely in the best interest of its clients.
firm/company name and its employees are subject to the
following specific fiduciary obligations when dealing with
clients:
• The duty to have a reasonable, independent basis
for the investment advice provided;
• The duty to ensure that investment advice is suitable for
meeting the client’s individual objectives, needs, and
circumstances;
• A duty to be loyal to clients.
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In meeting its fiduciary responsibilities to its clients,
firm/company nameexpects every
employee to demonstrate the highest standards of ethical conduct for continued
employment with firm/company name. Strict compliance with the provisions of the
Code
shall be considered a basic condition of employment with firm/company name.
The provisions of the Code are not all-inclusive. Rather, they are
intended as a guide for employees of firm/company namein their
conduct. In those situations where an employee may be uncertain as
to the intent or purpose of the Code, he/she is advised to consult
with ----------------------, ----------------- may grant exceptions
to certain provisions contained in the Code only in those situations
when it is clear beyond dispute that the interests of our clients
will not be adversely affected or compromised.
Code of Conduct for Investment Advisor
1. Honesty and fairness
An investment adviser shall act honestly, fairly, and in the best interests of its clients
and in the integrity of the market.
2. Diligence
An investment adviser shall act with due skill, care, and diligence in the best interests of
its clients and shall ensure that its advice is offered after thorough analysis and taking
into account available alternatives.
3. Capabilities
An investment adviser shall have and effectively employ appropriate resources and procedures
that are needed for the efficient performance of its business activities.
4. Information about clients
An investment adviser shall seek from its clients, information about their financial
situation, investment experience, and investment objectives relevant to the services to be
provided and maintain confidentiality of such information.
5. Information to its clients
An investment adviser shall make adequate disclosures of relevant material information while
dealing with its clients.
6. Fair and reasonable charges
An investment adviser advising a client may charge fees, subject to any ceiling that may be
specified by the board, if any. The investment adviser shall ensure that fees charged to the
clients are fair and reasonable.
7. Conflicts of interest
An investment adviser shall try to avoid conflicts of interest as far as possible, and when
they cannot be avoided, it shall ensure that appropriate disclosures are made to the clients
and that the clients are fairly treated.
8. Compliance
An investment adviser, including its representative(s), shall comply with all regulatory
requirements applicable to the conduct of its business activities so as to promote the best
interests of clients and the integrity of the market.
9. Responsibility of management
The management of a proprietorship firm that is registered as an investment adviser shall
bear primary responsibility for ensuring the maintenance of appropriate standards of conduct
and adherence to proper procedures by the firm.