Ethical Compliance Memorandum
This template is provided to support advisors and collaborators in documenting
the ethical reasoning underlying proposed financial operations.
The Ethical Compliance Memorandum is a standard and integrated component of the
decision-making process. It is not intended as an obstacle or evaluative test,
but as a structured instrument to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared
understanding.
1. Operation Overview
Brief description of the proposed operation
2. Application of Ethical Principles
Explain how the core ethical principles have been assessed and applied
in the context of this operation.
3. Risk & Proportionality Assessment
Identify relevant risks (structural, reputational, asymmetry) and explain
how proportionality has been considered.
4. Conflicts of Interest & Incentives
Disclose any economic incentives, compensation arrangements, or potential
conflicts of interest related to the operation.
5. Alternatives Considered
Summarize alternative approaches evaluated and explain why the proposed
solution was selected.
6. Ethical Defensibility Statement
Confirm that the operation would remain defensible under regulatory review,
public transparency, and long-term reputational scrutiny.
Advisor Declaration
Name, role, date, and signature (if applicable)