Sergio Morales, CFA believes he has found evidence his supervisor is engaged in fraudulent activity concerning a client's account. When Morales confronts his supervisor, he is told the client is fully aware of the issue. Later that day, Morales contacts the client and upon disclosing his evidence, is told he should mind his own business. Concerned his job is at risk, Morales provides his evidence, along with copies of the client's most recent account statements, to a government whistle blower program. Morales is least likely to have violated which of the following CFA Institute Standards of Professional Conduct?
C is correct because this Standard has not been violated. Even though he talked to the client, the communication did not relate to the investment process. He has violated his duties to clients by disclosing confidential information to the government whistle blower program. He has also violated a duty to his employer as contradicting employer instructions are not permitted unless the member is acting to protect the integrity of capital markets and the interests of clients.