STANDARDS AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

STANDARDS AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE PURPOSE The purpose of the Advocacy Committee is to: Promote the highest member standards Advocate on behalf of members where necessary Represent the members in policy formation

STANDARDS AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE OBJECTIVES Promote the CFA Code of Standards and Ethics Facilitate, provide and promote CFA Standards and Ethics learnings Provide country-level guidance on Standards and Ethics in Southern Africa Take action to promote Advocacy Proactively inform Regulatory and Best Practice policy Represent member interests in policy debate

STANDARDS AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE MANDATE The Advocacy Committee has the responsibility to: Interact with regulators, policy-makers, CFA Institute and other industry bodies where necessary to promote member interests in advocacy, standards and ethics Co-ordinate member suggestions/requests relating to regulation, standards, and ethics Make recommendations regarding advocacy, standards and ethics on behalf of the CFA Society of South Africa

STANDARDS AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE Initiatives Ethics training and workshops for corporates, regulators, trustees, asset managers etc. Asset Manager Code of Conduct GIPS Maintain contact and engage with regulators on policy issues