1. STANDARDS AND ADVOCACY COMMITTEE

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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