Ethical Decision-Making on Insider Information

Very Easy Professional Standards Application Ethical Decision-making

As a financial analyst working for a large investment firm, you have access to confidential information about a pending merger between two companies. One of your close friends works for a publication that covers financial news, and they ask you about any potential mergers that are set to be announced soon.

What should be your response to your friend’s request for information?

Share details about the merger since it is just a rumor.

Decline to share any information as it is confidential.

Suggest your friend contact the company's public relations team for any information.

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