Standards of Professional Conduct
The Standards of Professional Conduct related to the BHIC reflect the mission of the club towards becoming a professional and successful organization for University of Delaware students to develop professionally. The Club recognizes that high ethical standards are not only required in the classroom but also critical to maintaining the integrity of the BHIC. Holding to these standards is essential to the Club’s mission in providing a valuable educational experience to its members by allowing them to manage a real dollar investment portfolio. The Standards of Professional Conduct are applicable to all stakeholders within the Club, including Analysts, Sector Heads, e-Board members, and the faculty adviser.
Any violations will result in immediate removal from the BHIC.
BHIC Members must:
— Act with the highest standard of honesty and integrity.
— Engage all members with the highest level of respect and in an ethical manner.
— Communicate feedback fairly, constructively, and objectively with all members.
— Exercise independent judgment when conducting research and making recommendations.
— Must not knowingly make any misrepresentations or intentionally omit information relating to investment analysis and recommendations.
— Practice, and encourage others to practice, in a professional and ethical manner that will reflect positively on themselves and the club.
— Maintain and improve the professional competence of other BHIC members.
— Place the integrity and the interests of the BHIC above their own personal interests.
— Promote the integrity of the club’s Code of Professional Conduct.