Ethical and Professional Standards Q79

79A group of CFA charterholders under the name Research CFA, present online research on several popular stocks. Barry Marlow, a candidate in the CFA program, is an analyst at Drew Hedge Fund. He is under pressure by his firm executives to present his research report and recommendations on certain stocks. Marlow reads the research report by Research CFA and uses the material in his report discussed in the online research. The least likely violation under the CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct is:

Option : C
Explanation : Research CFA has violated Standard VII(B) Reference to CFA Institute, the CFA Designation, and the CFA Program by using CFA designation inappropriately. Marlow violated Standard V(A) Diligence and a reasonable basis.

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