what is an example of a code of ethics 
many firms and organizations have adopted a code of ethics one good example comes from the cfa institute cfai the grantor of the chartered financial analyst cfa designation and creator of the cfa exams cfa charterholders are among the most respected and globally recognized financial professionals according to the cfai s website members of the cfa institute including cfa charterholders and candidates for the cfa designation must adhere to the following code of ethics 5