Module 9 – Ethics in Financial Markets

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This module focuses on the significance of ethics in financial markets, emphasizing the moral principles that guide the behavior of market participants. It explores how ethical standards promote fairness, transparency, integrity, and accountability within financial systems, ultimately safeguarding the interests of investors and the broader economy. The module examines the consequences of unethical practices, such as insider trading and market manipulation, and delves into compliance and regulatory frameworks designed to uphold market integrity. By fostering a culture of ethics and responsible decision-making, financial professionals can contribute to a trustworthy and sustainable marketplace.

Articulate the meaning of ethics in financial markets and its importance in guiding the behaviors of market participants.
Identify Key Ethical Principles: Recognize and explain the fundamental ethical principles that govern interactions and practices within financial markets.
Assess the Importance of Ethics for Market Integrity: Analyze how ethical behavior contributes to building investor confidence, preventing fraud, and promoting market transparency.
Understand Regulatory Compliance: Describe the various laws and regulations that govern ethical conduct in financial markets, including their implementation and enforcement mechanisms.
Evaluate Insider Trading and Market Manipulation: Distinguish between legal and illegal insider trading, and assess the impact of market manipulation on market integrity and investor trust.
Apply Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks: Utilize ethical decision-making frameworks to navigate ethical dilemmas in financial contexts, ensuring responsible and transparent practices.

Course Content

Module Introduction

Module Introduction

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Chapter 1 – Introduction to Ethics in Financial Markets

Chapter 2 – Compliance and Regulation in Financial Markets

Chapter 3 – Money Laundering and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Practices

Chapter 4 – Insider Trading and Market Manipulation

Chapter Introduction

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Prohibited Activities in Ethiopian Financial Markets
Interactive Exercise
Legal and Ethical Implications of Illegal Insider Trading
Detection and Prevention of Insider Trading
Market Manipulation Practices and Their Impact on Market Integrity
Consequences of Engaging in Prohibited Activities
Chapter Key Points
Self Assessment Questions

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Course Content

Module Introduction

Module Introduction

Chapter 1 – Introduction to Ethics in Financial Markets

Chapter Introduction

Definition of Ethics in Financial Markets

Importance of Ethics in Maintaining Market Integrity

Interactive Exercise

Overview of Key Ethical Principles and Guidelines

Chapter Key Points

Self Assessment Questions

Chapter 2 – Compliance and Regulation in Financial Markets

Chapter Introduction

Understanding Regulations and Laws Governing Financial Markets

Interactive Exercise

Compliance Frameworks for financial market participants

Benefits of Robust Compliance Frameworks

Role of Compliance Officers in Upholding Ethical Standard

Chapter Key Points

Self Assessment Questions

Chapter 3 – Money Laundering and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Practices

Chapter Introduction

Stages of Money Laundering

Interactive Exercise

Techniques Used in Money Laundering

Anti-Money Laundering (AML) Laws and Regulations in Financial Institutions

Ethiopia’s anti-money laundering (AML) framework

Self Assessment Questions

Chapter 4 – Insider Trading and Market Manipulation

Chapter Introduction

Prohibited Activities in Ethiopian Financial Markets

Interactive Exercise

Legal and Ethical Implications of Illegal Insider Trading

Detection and Prevention of Insider Trading

Market Manipulation Practices and Their Impact on Market Integrity

Consequences of Engaging in Prohibited Activities

Chapter Key Points

Self Assessment Questions

Chapter 5 – Ethical Decision Making

Chapter Introduction

Ethical Decision-Making Frameworks

Guidelines for Making Ethical Decisions in the Financial Industry

Chapter Key Points

Self Assessment Questions

Module Summary

Module Summary

Self Assessment Questions

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