How the Society identifies, discloses and manages actual and perceived conflicts of interest.
This policy is designed to protect the integrity, objectivity and reputation of the Indian Society of Technical Analysts, its members, editors, reviewers and committee volunteers by requiring the disclosure and management of actual and perceived conflicts of interest.
The policy applies to all office bearers, members of the governing council and committees, editors, reviewers, authors, event speakers, employees and volunteers of the Society.
A conflict of interest arises when personal, professional, financial, familial or other relationships or interests could reasonably be perceived to influence, or actually influence, the objectivity of a decision, opinion or action taken on behalf of the Society.
Any potential or actual conflict must be disclosed in writing at the earliest opportunity to the concerned committee chair or the Secretariat.
The Society may require recusal from decisions, reassignment of duties, removal from committees, or other appropriate measures. Editorial conflicts follow the Journal’s specific protocols including reviewer reassignment.
Members must disclose material financial interests, employment, consulting and advisory arrangements that could affect their duties to the Society.
Disclosures and management decisions are recorded in the Society’s conflict register and reviewed periodically by the Ethics and Disciplinary Committee.
Failure to disclose or manage conflicts of interest is treated as a breach of the Code of Ethics and may attract disciplinary action.