Independence Policy
General
All investment research published and/or circulated by CheckRisk LLP (“CheckRisk”) to our Subscribers is independent, unbiased and objective.
The information provided by CheckRisk for Subscribers sets out our understanding of the relevant subject matter at the time of first publication. It is for general information purposes only and does not constitute professional advice or guidance upon which Subscribers or third parties may rely (either now or in the future) and is not a substitute for appropriate professional advice based on an individual’s circumstances. This information should under no circumstances be relied upon for making individual decisions concerning investment and is in no way intended to constitute personal investment advice.
All Subscribers are advised to seek independent professional advice before acting on anything contained in the materials provided and circulated by our Website. The information:
- may be out of date; and/or
- may not constitute a full or definitive representation of the economic and financial landscape, either on a local or global scale; and/or
- cannot take account of a Subscriber’s individual circumstances.
Subscriptions are accepted by CheckRisk on the basis that investment advice (both general and specific) has not been, and will not be, given to Subscribers or third parties. CheckRisk cannot and will not offer any opinion as to the suitability of any investment decision.
Subscribers must always be conscious that the value of investments can fall as well as rise and that past performance is not necessarily an accurate indicator of future performance. Any money originally invested may not be recovered.
CheckRisk does not accept any responsibility for any loss which may arise from the reliance on information contained in this site and accepts no responsibility for information provided by third parties.
CheckRisk does not conduct any investment business either on its own account or with or for its Subscribers. CheckRisk staff have no other responsibilities which could conflict with the interests of our Subscribers.
CheckRisk carries out no other regulated or unregulated business activities which conflict with its provision of independent research.
Our Researchers
All of CheckRisk’s Researchers are supervised by Members of the firm.
The remuneration of CheckRisk’s Researchers is not linked in any way to any anticipated actions which our Subscribers may carry out as a result of the independent research provided by the firm.
Any proposed personal investment activity and outside business activities by employees are subject to approval by t the Compliance Officer of CheckRisk and no activities which could create a conflict of interest between the employees of CheckRisk and its Subscribers, or which might affect the impartiality of CheckRisk’s investment research as provided to our Subscribers are permitted. No inducements offered by those with a material interest in the subject matter of our research may be accepted by our Researchers or Members of the firm. CheckRisk itself does not hold securities on its own account.
Our Research
Our research is only published and circulated to our Subscribers once it has been approved by a Member of CheckRisk. No one outside of CheckRisk may comment on any draft research before publication, other than, where necessary and appropriate, to verify factual information.
Our research may include certain disclaimers where necessary.
No employee may communicate the substance of any investment research, except in accordance with this statement of independence.
