Overview

Conflicts of interest arise when you have a reason to act in favor of one set of interests over another. In recent years, they have become a major focus for regulators seeking to improve the quality of governance and risk management at financial firms.

This eCourse provides a high-level overview of conflicts of interest at financial firms, including how such conflicts arise, how they may expose firms to various risks, and how they can best be managed.

Objective

On completion of this eCourse, you will be able to:

- Define conflicts of interest (COIs)
- Name the key sources and categories of COIs
- List the major regulatory and legal frameworks that address COIs at financial firms
- Identify the COIs management process, including identification, monitoring, mitigation, and disclosure

Content

Topic 1: Conflicts of Interest Overview
Topic 2: Conflicts of Interest in Finance
Topic 3: Managing Conflicts of Interest