Responsibilities to Employers - Ethical Decision Making

Very Easy Professional Standards Application Responsibilities To Employers

As a CFA charterholder working as a financial analyst at a large investment firm, you are approached by a friend who is looking to invest in a new technology startup. The friend asks for your insights on the investment opportunity and whether you think it's a good idea. While you have expertise in technology and investment strategies, your work commitments make it challenging to devote time to analyze this particular startup thoroughly.

What should you do in this situation to adhere to your responsibilities to your employer and avoid potential conflicts of interest?

Provide your friend with a brief overview of your thoughts on the startup based on your past analysis.

Decline to provide any information, stating that it may conflict with your employer's interests.

Agree to discuss the investment in detail, as it does not breach any written policy from your employer.

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