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Conflicts, holdings and compensation

How IPO177 identifies and discloses interests that could affect research independence.

Version 2026-08-25Updated: 25 Aug 2026 · UTC

Research independence

Issuer or underwriter compensation, sponsored placement, affiliate links and material securities holdings must be disclosed on the affected research. If a conflict cannot be managed transparently, IPO177 will withhold the conclusion.

Editorial controls

  • Sponsored content must be labelled before the headline.
  • Compensation must not determine conclusions, ranking or risk labels.
  • Material personal holdings require recusal or prominent disclosure.