Ethics and Compliance

Our business philosophy is guided by high ethical standards. "Doing What's Right" is a core focus for our company from the Board of Directors on down.

Building on our reputation for honesty, accountability and transparency is essential to achieving our goal of being a trusted global leader in investment management and investment services.

The Highest Possible Standards
We understand our customers and shareholders expect us to conduct business activities not only in full compliance with all laws and regulations, but also in accordance with the highest possible standards of ethical conduct.

When ethical situations arise in the normal course of doing business, the Company encourages all stakeholders to make decisions that are consistent with our reputation for integrity and offers a number of valuable resources for information and support.

Our Resources

• A dedicated Ethics Office to assist employees when they need guidance
• The Company's Code of Conduct
• The Company's Personal Securities Trading Program
• Options to report suspected or actual breaches of law, regulations, the Code of Conduct or the Personal Securities Trading Program

The Ethics Office operates an Ethics Help Line, a confidential and anonymous place to ask questions or report concerns regarding conduct that is, or appears to be, inconsistent with our Code of Conduct.