Seth's brother Keith manages a successful private equity fund. Seth is an investment advisor and has thoroughly evaluated Keith's fund. He believes it would be an excellent investment for some of his clients. If Seth does not disclose his relation to Keith prior to recommending this investment, what value does he stand to breach with his client?
AnswerA
ExplanationAccording to CSC ethical guidelines, integrity requires an advisor to act honestly and avoid conflicts of interest.
By recommending his brother's private equity fund without disclosing the relationship, Seth risks a conflict of interest and breaches the principle of integrity.
Duty of care relates to suitability and due diligence.
Compliance refers to following regulations.
Confidentiality refers to safeguarding client information.
Thus, the violated value is Integrity.