Ethics CPD | Lessons from ethical failures in financial advice

For the eighth consecutive year, GSFM is proud to sponsor the Ethics Series, providing advisers with high-quality, free ethics CPD.

Ethical considerations are the cornerstone of financial advice, defining the professional bond and the trust that sustains it. Central to this integrity is the principle of fiduciary duty, which requires advisers to act with total loyalty and good faith toward their clients. This commitment ensures that the client’s welfare remains the primary focus of every recommendation and strategic decision made. This article explores the complex relationship between ethical conduct and criminal behaviour in the financial advice sector.