•  Firmness — firm and appropriate action against those who harm investors or damage market integrity, regardless of their position or status.

•  Fairness — treat everyone fairly. The requirements of procedural fairness and natural justice are important in CBB's decision-making processes.

•  Consistency — try to ensure that consistency is maintained in decisions or actions whilst having regard to the specific circumstances of each case.

•  Proportionality — try to ensure that decisions or actions are proportionate, or balanced. For example, take tough action against serious misconduct but more lenient action against less serious conduct.