Q1. Muhammad Ikram is a CFA charterholder and is supporting the marketing department of XYZ Investment Advisors in their promotions. While marketing the company online, Ikram writes in a chatroom; "XYZ Investments guarantees a return of 15% to its clients because we hire only well-qualified CFA charterholders as our employees."has Ikram violated the CFA ethical standards? If so which one's and why?

Q2. Roland Corp. has hired Delta Investment Bank to underwrite its secondary public offering. Delta already has a sell recommendation on the stock given by its research unit to its brokerage and trading. Which of the following actions is most appropriate to avoid violating CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct?