Browse WME Course For Financial Planners (WME-FP)

Chapter 2: Ethics and Wealth Management

In this section

  • Ethics in the Financial Services Industry
    Discover the core principles of ethical conduct in financial services, examine Canadian regulatory requirements, and learn practical strategies for safeguarding client interests and maintaining public trust.
  • Types of Ethical Dilemmas
    Explore key ethical dilemmas financial planners face in Canada—conflicts of interest, confidentiality issues, suitability concerns, duty of care, and more—in order to safeguard client trust and maintain professional integrity.
  • Resolving Ethical Dilemmas in Wealth Management
    Explore a structured approach to resolving ethical dilemmas in Canadian wealth management. Learn how to identify core issues, consult professional codes of ethics, evaluate courses of action, and implement solutions that safeguard client interests.
  • Code of Ethics
    Explore the foundational principles of an effective code of ethics in Canadian wealth management, emphasizing professional conduct, transparency, and public trust.
  • Trust, Agency, and Fiduciary Duty
    Explore the pillars of ethical wealth management: how trust, agency, and fiduciary duty shape financial planning relationships and protect clients’ best interests.
  • What Can Happen when an Advisor Ignores Ethics
    Explore the serious repercussions financial advisors face when ethical principles are neglected, including regulatory penalties, litigation, reputational harm, and potential damage to client well-being.