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Use of Information

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Definition and Compliance

 

Financial analysts provide the service of investment research or financial analysis. Whether or not they work at an investment services provider (ISP), their job is the same and they are required to comply with the conduct of business and organisational rules set out in the AMF General Regulation.

 

Typically, investment research consists in mining business and financial data of listed companies and interpreting this information to formulate and distribute, either publicly and/or to customers, analyses of the positions of these firms and opinions about likely future performance in the form of price targets and investment recommendations.

 

Financial analysts are individuals or legal entities who carry on the business of investment research or financial analysis as defined in Article L. 544-1 of the Monetary and Financial Code: “Investment research” or “financial analysis” shall mean research work or other information recommending or suggesting an investment strategy, explicitly or implicitly, concerning one or more financial instruments or issuers of financial instruments, including opinions given on the price or present or future value of said instruments, that is intended for distribution channels or the public”.

 

Work by analysts must satisfy three requirements:

 

1. it must be identified as “investment research” or “financial analysis” and be subject to dedicated provisions (Articles 313-26 and 313-27 of the AMF General Regulation);

2. it must not be equivalent to the provision of investment advice, which involves making personalised recommendations;

3. it must comply with the conduct of business rules and organisational rules set out in the AMF General Regulation (Articles 313-25 to 313-28 and 315-1 to 315-14 for ISPs and Articles 327-1 to 327-18 for non-ISPs). These rules include, in particular, the obligation for analysts to prepare their analyses honestly, fairly and impartially. Analysts are also required to introduce specific procedures to prevent conflicts of interest.

 

If the financial analyst is not part of an ISP, which is the case of Trading Surfers, he or she or it must comply with specific organisational rules (Articles 327-2-1 et seq. of the AMF General Regulation). Among other things, these rules cover:

 

• specific provisions to ensure the independent judgement of financial analysts and prevent conflicts of interest,

• ethical obligations, including the obligation to have a charter of ethics setting out principles of integrity, independence, competence and organisation, as well as the methods used to prepare analyses.

 

Trading Surfers is an independent non-PSI entity that provides financial analysis and general and impersonal investment recommendations, only.

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Code of Ethics

 

Incorporated in 1986, the International Federation of Technical Analysts, Inc. (IFTA) is a global organization of market analysis societies and associations with members in 27 countries. It includes The Association Française des Analystes Techniques (AFATE).

 

Trading Surfers is a member of the AFATE and therefore, fully agrees with IFTA’s code of ethics below:

 

The Technical Analyst must maintain at all times the highest standards of professional conduct. Implicit in the requirement is strict compliance with the laws of the national, state and local governments which have jurisdiction over the analysts’ professional activities. The analyst shall also obey the regulations of his/her local exchanges and/or local regulatory authorities.

 

The analyst shall not make statements which he/she knows, or has reason to believe, are inaccurate or misleading. He/she shall, in particular, be careful to avoid leading an audience to believe that his/her technically-derived views of future market price behavior reflect foreknowledge rather than estimate and projections subject to re-examinations and, as circumstances may dictate, to change.

 

The analyst shall not make statements concerning the current technical position of a market or any of its components or any of its aspects unless he/she can demonstrate that such statements are reasonable and consistent in light of the available evidence and the accumulated knowledge in the field of technical analysis. New developments in technical analysis as well as modifications of existing techniques or concepts should be fully documented as to procedure and rationale.

 

In addition, Trading Surfers has established ethical standards of professional conduct which every professional employed shall maintain. The ethical standards set forth in 1 through 12 serve as a guide to professional responsibility and as a benchmark for ethical judgement:

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​1)    The analyst shall act with integrity, competence, diligence, respect and in an ethical manner with the public, clients, prospective clients, employers, employees, colleagues in the investment profession, and other participants in the global capital markets. This ethical standard requires strict compliance with the applicable laws and regulation authorities.

2)    The analyst shall use reasonable care and exercise independent professional judgment when conducting investment analysis, making general investment recommendations, and engaging in other professional activities.

3)    The analyst must not make any kind of personalized recommendations to any client. If necessary, the analyst shall strictly only make general recommendations through his/her reports.

4)    The analyst shall place the integrity of the investment profession and the interests of clients above his/her own personal interests.

5)    The analyst shall not publish or make statements which he/she knows or has a reason to believe are inaccurate or misleading.

6)    The analyst shall avoid leading others that believe that his/her technically-derived views of future security price behavior reflects foreknowledge rather than estimates and projections subject to re-examination and, as events may dictate, to change.

7)    The analyst shall not publish or make statements concerning the technical position of a security, a market or any of its components or aspects unless such statements are reasonable and consistent in light of the available evidence and of the accumulated knowledge in the field of financial technical analysis. New methods of technical analysis and modifications of existing concepts and techniques shall be fully documented as to procedure and rationale. Proprietary methods shall not be infringed, but this standard shall be a guide in the creation of proprietary products.

8)    The analyst shall not publish or make statements which indefensibly disparage and discredit the analytical work of others.

9)    The analyst shall not copy or deliberately use substantially the same language or analysis contained in reports, studies or writings prepared by any author unless permission to do so is received in advance, from the author. In the event the original author is deceased, or is otherwise unavailable to grant such permission, Members must ensure that the original author receives prominent and adequate credit for the original work.

10)    The analyst shall pursue a continuing quest for quality and quality control, while not guaranteeing an error-free service.

11)    The analyst shall practice and encourage others to practice in a professional and ethical manner that will reflect credit on themselves and the profession.

12)    The analyst shall maintain and improve their professional competence and strive to maintain and improve the competence of other investment professionals.

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Standards of Professional Conduct

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1.    Professionalism

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a.    Knowledge of the Law

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The analyst must understand and comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations (including Trading Surfers’s Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct) of any government, regulatory organization, licensing agency, or professional association governing their professional activities. In the event of conflict, the analyst must comply with the stricter law, rule, or regulation. The analyst must not knowingly participate or assist in and must dissociate from any violation of such laws, rules, or regulations.

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b.    Independence and Objectivity

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The analyst must use reasonable care and judgment to achieve and maintain independence and objectivity in its professional activities. The independence of the analyst is intellectual and financial. The analyst must not offer, solicit, or accept any gift, benefit, compensation, or consideration that reasonably could be expected to compromise its own or another’s independence and objectivity.

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c.    Misrepresentation

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The analyst must not knowingly make any misrepresentations relating to investment analysis, general recommendations, or other professional activities.

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d.    Misconduct

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The analyst must not engage in any professional conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, or deceit or commit any act that reflects adversely on its professional reputation, integrity, or competence.

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2.    Integrity on Capital Markets

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a.    Material Non-public Information

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Analysts who possess material non-public information that could affect the value of an investment must not act or cause others to act on the information.

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b.    Market Manipulation

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The analyst must not engage in practices that distort prices or artificially inflate trading volume with the intent to mislead market participants.

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3.    Duties to Clients

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a.    Loyalty, Prudence, and Care

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The analyst has a duty of loyalty to its clients and must act with reasonable care and exercise prudent judgment. The analyst must act for the benefit of its clients and place its clients’ interests before its employer’s or its own interests.

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b.    Fair Dealing

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The analyst must deal fairly and objectively with all clients when providing investment analysis or making general investment recommendations, or engaging in other professional activities.

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c.    Performance Presentation

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When communicating investment performance information, the analyst must make reasonable efforts to ensure that it is fair, accurate, and complete.

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d.    Preservation of Confidentiality

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The analyst must keep information about current, former, and prospective clients unless:

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i.    The information concerns illegal activities on the part of the client or prospective client,
ii.    Disclosure is required by law, or
iii.    The client or prospective client permits disclosure of the information.

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4.    Duties to Employers

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a.    Loyalty

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In matters related to its employment, the analyst must act for the benefit of its employer and not deprive its employer of the advantage of its skills and abilities, divulge confidential information, or otherwise cause harm to its employer.

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b.    Additional Compensation Arrangements

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The analyst must not accept gifts, benefits, compensation, or consideration that competes with or might reasonably be expected to create a conflict of interest with its employer’s interest unless they obtain written consent from all parties involved.

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c.    Responsibilities of Supervisors

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The analyst must make reasonable efforts to ensure that anyone subject to its supervision or authority complies with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and the Code and Standards.

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5.    Investment Analysis and General Recommendations

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a.    Diligence and Reasonable Basis

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The analyst must:

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i.    Exercise diligence, independence, and thoroughness in analyzing investments or making general investment recommendations.
ii.    Have a reasonable and adequate basis, supported by appropriate research and investigation, for any investment analysis or general recommendation.

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b.    Communication with Clients and Prospective Clients 

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The analyst must:

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i.    Disclose to clients and prospective clients the basic format and general principles of the investment analysis and must promptly disclose any changes that might materially affect processes.
ii.    Disclose to clients and prospective clients significant limitations and risks associated with the investment analysis process.
iii.    Use reasonable judgment in identifying which factors are important to their investment analyses and general recommendations, and include those factors in communications with clients and prospective clients.
iv.    Distinguish between fact and opinion in the presentation of investment analysis and general recommendations.

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c.    Record Retention

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The analyst must develop and maintain appropriate records to support their investment analyses and general recommendations, and other investment-related communications with clients and prospective clients.

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6.    Conflicts of Interest

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The analyst must make full and fair disclosure of all matters that could reasonably be expected to impair its independence and objectivity or interfere with respective duties to its clients, prospective clients, and employer. 

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The analyst must ensure that such disclosures are prominent, are delivered in plain language, and communicate the relevant information effectively.