The primacy of ethics in the provision of financial advice

Aaron Bruhn*, Anthony Asher

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    Abstract

    Most people need professional advice to navigate complex financial markets. However, information asymmetry between adviser and client makes the assessment of advice difficult, and is exacerbated when providers are motivated by self-interest. This undermines the effectiveness of the financial system. New regulations aim to mitigate such issues, prohibiting some conflicts of interest and imposing educational requirements and a code of ethics for financial advisers practising in Australia. An Australian case study highlights the main ethical issues and suggests that the lens of virtue ethics can assist the development of more appropriate financial advice, and inform further regulatory developments.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)3305-3327
    Number of pages23
    JournalAccounting and Finance
    Volume61
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Jun 2021

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