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Our Mission
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 by helping individuals and companies think more critically about solutions for the benefit of society.
Building Trust in Business and Society
24%
Rate at which the world’s most ethical companies financially outperform their competition.1
34%
Of surveyed consumers selected financial services as the most trusted of seven service industry sectors.2
59%
Of surveyed consumers making less than $50,000 a year report low trust in financial services.2
Resources to Expand Your Mindset
Insights
Employed Septuagenarians: Working With the Older Client
Individuals who continue working into their 70s have special considerations when it comes to retirement planning. Professor Steve Parrish, JD, RICP®, CLU®, CHFC®, AEP®, offers guidance.
May 15, 2025
Research
Voices from the Field: Ethics Challenges in Financial Advisory Practices
The financial services industry is dynamic, complex, and continually evolving.
May 01, 2025
Insights
Cross-Functional Operationalization of Responsible AI in Financial Services
In February, the Center for Ethics hosted a roundtable on implementing responsible AI in financial services, yielding a governance playbook and strong interest in continued dialogue.
April 15, 2025
Insights
Want to Build Trust in Financial Services? Learn to Navigate Blind Spots
Azish Filabi, JD, MA and Dr. Caterina Bulgarella examine how a deeper understanding of stakeholder dynamics can help financial firms build lasting trust in their InvestmentNews article.
April 15, 2025
Insights
Azish Filabi Shares Insights — AI and Ethics: What Advisors Must Know
The Center for Ethics’ Managing Director, Azish Filabi, JD, MA, is quoted in a recent article discussing the ethical challenges of integrating AI into the financial services industry.
March 20, 2025
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1 World’s Most Ethical Companies. EthiSphere. 2022.
2 The American College Cary M. Maguire Center for Ethics in Financial Services. Trust in Financial Services Study (2021 Consumer Survey) [Unpublished raw data set]. 2022.