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Regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance · Core

Code of conduct

Also called: ethics code

ELI5

A document setting expected ethical and professional behaviour.

Used in conversation

“Attach the latest code of conduct to the decision pack before the meeting.”

Pitch context

You will see “Code of conduct” in board papers, contracts, policies, risk registers and compliance reports when the discussion reaches regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance.

Why it matters: In regulatory, ethics & conduct compliance, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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