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The Center for Ethics in Financial Services
Your Trusted Resource on Ethics in the Industry
The American College Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services aims to raise the level of ethical behavior in the financial services industry.
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Focused on Ethics in Practice
As the only ethics center within an academic institution focused solely on financial services, we’re uniquely positioned to help professionals and organizations be more sensitive to ethical issues and think more critically about solutions that benefit society.
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The Center for Ethics draws its insights and research from the latest work in the field of ethics and financial services. View the latest thought leadership and subscribe to EthicAlly, the Center’s monthly newsletter, to stay informed on current topics and trends.
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Take part in an exclusive community of corporate supporters who share a commitment to business ethics.
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Practitioners from across the industry and academia come together for meaningful discussions on ethics in financial services.
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The researchers and thought leaders making up the Center for Ethics are the best and brightest in the field.
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Our research fellows conduct quantitative and qualitative research on key trends in the financial services industry.
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AI Financial Advice You Can Trust
As AI becomes embedded in financial services, a critical gap is emerging — traditional regulations were not designed to capture how some integrated AI systems may influence investor behavior.
March 24, 2026
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Reflecting on 25 Years of the Forum on Ethical Leadership
The 25th Anniversary of the Mitchell/The American College Forum on Ethical Leadership in Financial Services highlights the mission to elevate ethical behavior across the industry.
February 23, 2026
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Center for Ethics in Financial Services Advancing Responsible AI Leadership
As AI becomes embedded across financial services, leaders face growing pressure to govern AI responsibly while managing risk and sustaining trust.
January 28, 2026
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Methodologies for AI Assessments, Reviews, and Audits
Artificial intelligence is advancing quickly, but effective governance remains a significant challenge for financial services leaders.
December 29, 2025
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How Financial Advisors Can Foster Client Trust
A recent article in Rethinking65 features insights on fostering client trust from The American College Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services.
November 20, 2025
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