Ethical and Professional Standards Q49

0. Dave Daisuke, CFA, works in the corporate finance department of Advile Securities. He receives a non-cash compensation for every referral he makes to the brokerage department. This arrangement is an accepted norm within the company but the clients are not informed because no cash is given out within the firm for interdepartmental referrals. According to the CFA Institute Standards, the most appropriate action to take for the firm to avoid a violation is to:

  • Option : B
  • Explanation : Disclosure to clients is important even if the referrals result in a non-cash compensation. Refer to Standard VI(C) Referral Fees.
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