Advocacy

Promoting ethical practices, investor protection, and market development — the core advocacies of fund managers working for lasting impact.

The principles of the Code outline the ethical and professional responsibilities of firms that manage assets on behalf of clients while allowing flexibility in implementation for asset managers of various sizes and structures.

The Code provides practical guidelines in six main areas of conduct designed to apply facets of the manager-client relationship:

  1. Loyalty to clients
  2. Investment process and actions
  3. Trading
  4. Risk management, compliance and support
  5. Performance and evaluation
  6. Disclosures

Supported by specific guidance, the general principles of the Code state that investment managers have those responsibilities to their clients:

  • To act in a professional and ethical manner at all times
  • To act for the benefit of clients
  • To act with independence and objectivity
  • To act with skill, competence and diligence
  • To communicate with clients in a timely and accurate manner
  • To uphold the rules governing capital markets

Both investors and asset managers who value high ethical and professional standards benefit from the adoption of a universal code of conduct.

Industry Guidance

Industry guidance plays a critical role in helping fund managers and capital market participants stay informed and aligned with evolving regulations, market developments, and global best practices. By promoting transparency, ethical standards, and continuous learning, this guidance supports a more resilient, efficient, and responsible investment environment.

Regulatory Insights

Stay updated with the latest rules and frameworks.

Market Trends

Understand shifts in the financial and investment landscape.

Best Practices

Align with ethical and globally recognized standards.

Collaboration

Encourage dialogue between fund managers, institutions, and regulators.

Responses and Representations

July 21, 2014 – BIR Revenue Regulation 1 – 2014

Stay in the Know

Timely updates, expert insights, and industry announcements — all in one place.

Contact Us

FMAP Secretariat

Unit 504, 5th floor VGP Center (formerly Manila Bank Bldg.) 6772 Ayala Avenue, Makati City

Email: [email protected]
Instagram: instagram.com/officialfmap

Tel. No. 8-772-4560