Standard V(A): Investment Analysis, Recommendations and Actions

Standards of Practice Handbook, p 130:

"CFA Institute published codes, standards and guides to best practice provide members and candidates with examples of acceptable practices for external advisers and advice in selecting a new adviser. The following guides are available at the CFA Insitute website (www.cfainstitute.org):

Asset Manager Code of Professional Conduct

Global Investment Performance Standards

Model Request for Proposal"

My question: Is it suggest / recommended / required that we read these guides in question?

Not required.