This free CFA Level 1 Ethics lecture (Part 1) introduces candidates to the foundation of Ethics and Professional Standards as defined by the CFA Institute. Ethics is one of the most critical and highly weighted topics in the CFA Level I exam, making a strong conceptual understanding essential for exam success.

In this session, learners are introduced to the purpose of the CFA Code of Ethics and the structure of the Standards of Professional Conduct. The lecture explains why ethics plays a central role in the CFA curriculum and how ethical decision-making impacts investment professionals, clients, and capital markets globally.

The instructor breaks down core ethical principles in a simple and structured manner, helping candidates understand how ethics questions are framed in the CFA exam. This session sets the groundwork for advanced standards covered in later parts, ensuring candidates can interpret scenarios, identify violations, and apply ethical judgment correctly.

This lecture is ideal for first-time CFA Level 1 candidates, finance students, and professionals who want a strong start in Ethics before moving into detailed standards and practice questions.