Dacy Chen, CFA, is an independent financial advisor for a high networth client. He had not contacted with the customer in over two years. Duringa recent brief telephone conversation, the client stated he wanted to increasehis risk exposure. Dacy subsequently recommended and invested in severalhigh-risk funds on behalf of the client. Dacy continued, as he had done in thepast, to send to his client monthly, detailed itemized investment statements.Did Dacy most likely violate any CFAStandards?

 

　　A.                   No.

 

　　B.                   Yes, with regard to purchasing venture capital funds.

 

　　C.                   Yes, with regard to investment statements.

 

　　Solution: B

 

　　Dacy violatedStandard III (A) in not exercising Loyalty, Prudence and Care. Bravoria had notupdated his client’s profile in over two years thus should not have madefurther investments, particularly in high risk investments until such time ashe updated the client’s risk and return objectives, financial constraints andfinancial position. Dacy provided his client with investment statements morefrequently than that which is required; i.e. quarterly so was not in violationof regular account information.