MoneyOval ❚ Ethical Policy
The foundation of MoneyOval’s journalism is trust. To earn and keep that trust, our ethics policy outlines the conduct expected from every reporter, editor, contributor, and partner. Our mission is to serve the public interest with transparency, fairness, and integrity.
1. Core Ethical Values: Honesty: We report truthfully and do not distort facts. Accountability: We own our work and correct our mistakes. Fairness: All subjects are treated respectfully and without prejudice. Transparency: We disclose sources, motives, and financial interests.
2. Conflict of Interest: No editorial staff may cover a company, sector, or asset in which they have a financial or personal interest, unless explicitly disclosed and approved. All employees must report investments that could influence coverage.
3. Financial Reporting Ethics: There should be no instances of front-running or insider trading. We refrain from disguising promotional or speculative content as analysis. Investment-related articles include clear disclaimers. We do not accept payment in exchange for coverage.
4. Plagiarism and Originality: Every article must be original. Copying or paraphrasing without attribution is strictly prohibited. When using external data, images, or quotes, we provide proper citation.
5. Anonymous Sources and Confidentiality: We protect whistleblowers and sensitive sources. Their identity is never revealed unless they consent or public interest demands it. We only reveal their identities after conducting a comprehensive editorial review.
6. Editorial vs. Sponsored Content: We maintain a firewall between editorial and commercial content. Sponsored pieces are clearly labeled and created outside the newsroom’s influence. Editorial staff do not work on or review advertising content.
7. Social Media Conduct: Employees must maintain professionalism on social platforms. Personal views should not compromise MoneyOval’s impartiality. Sensitive opinions on politics, religion, or financial speculation are discouraged.
8. Sensitive Content and Public Impact: We weigh the public value of a story against the potential harm it may cause. Content involving suicides, personal tragedies, or criminal accusations is handled with utmost care. All such content is verified multiple times.
9. Contributor Ethics: Guest contributors are held to the same standards. Their work is vetted, conflicts of interest disclosed, and content edited for accuracy and tone. Repeated violations lead to removal from the contributor program.
10. Accountability and Internal Review: We take violations of this policy very seriously. Internal ethics committees may investigate misconduct and take disciplinary action. Editorial reputation is protected at all costs.
11. Legal and Regulatory Compliance: We comply with applicable financial journalism laws, data privacy regulations, and global press standards. When covering regulated industries, our reporting adheres to legal boundaries.
12. Continuous Review: This policy is reviewed bi-annually by the editorial board. Updates are published publicly. All staff are re-briefed upon any revision.
At MoneyOval, ethical journalism is not optional. It is the very standard by which we measure our worth.
