17.4 Ethical Considerations in Fixed Income Investing

In this section

• Fiduciary Duties in Fixed Income Investing: Understanding Legal and Ethical Obligations
  Explore the critical aspects of fiduciary duties in fixed income investing, including the duty of loyalty and duty of care, regulatory requirements, and real-world scenarios.
• Conflicts of Interest in Fixed Income Investing: Navigating Ethical Challenges
  Explore the complexities of conflicts of interest in fixed income investing, including soft dollar arrangements, personal trading activities, and client order precedence. Learn strategies for managing and disclosing conflicts to maintain trust and integrity in the investment industry.
• Responsible Investment Practices: Integrating ESG Factors into Fixed Income Investing
  Explore the integration of ethical considerations into fixed income investment decision-making, including frameworks like the UNPRI and strategies such as negative and positive screening, engagement, and stewardship.