Table of Contents
A Message from the Chairman and CEO
Our Dedication to Risk Management Accountability
Our Responsibilities as Employees
Additional Responsibilities of Managers
Responsibilities of the Corporate Compliance Division
The Compliance & Ethics Helpline (877-301-CODE)
Reporting Potential Wrongdoing
Questions About the Code of Conduct
Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination
Giving and Accepting of Gifts Among Employees
Confidentiality of Employee Information
Confidentiality of Customer Information
Avoiding Conflicts of Interest
Accepting Gifts, Meals and Entertainment
Providing Gifts and Entertainment
Loans, Discounts and Other Preferential Treatment
Bribes, Kickbacks and Other Illegal Payments
Outside Employment and Other Outside Activities
Immediate Family and Household Members
Relationships in the Workplace
Personal Investment Limitations
Information Wall and Restricted Persons
“Window Periods” and Pre-Clearance of Transactions in Freddie Mac Securities
Truthful and Accurate Reporting
Improper Influence on Conduct of Audits
Freddie Mac Property and Information
Use of Freddie Mac Property and Systems
Internet and E-mail Communications
Our Vendors, Consultants and Other Business Partners
Compliance With Legal Requirements
Corporate Community Activities
Interacting With the Media, the Investment Community and Others Outside Freddie Mac
Personal Public Statements and Publications