Regulatory Wrap episode 66: The FCA vs. market abuse
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to July 18, Aarti Agarwal discusses how the FCA has ramped up efforts to tackle market abuse and protect integrity.
The FCA is standing on business to tackle market abuse
The FCA is intensifying its crackdown on financial crime, handing out long prison sentences, as part of its broader strategy to restore trust and integrity in the market.
“It’s on the chat” – Shift in Nordic regulatory tone as Danske Bank fined $4.4 million for market manipulation
Norway’s financial regulator, Finanstilsynet, has fined Danske Bank A/S 50 million NOK for market manipulation, with the investigation unearthing “illuminating” evidence of misconduct across a range of communications channels.
The Conduct Chronicles – “The real-world impact of Market Manipulation”
Emma Parry discusses how regulators are increasing enforcement and urging firms to improve oversight, as seen in cases such as the 'Whatsapp' fines and JP Morgan's market manipulation, underscoring the broader impact of market abuse on consumers.
Market manipulation schemes: Understanding price ramping risks
In an era of high-speed trading and complex financial markets, front running remains an ongoing threat to market integrity. But what exactly is front running, and why are regulators so keen to stamp it out?
What is front running?
In an era of high-speed trading and complex financial markets, front running remains an ongoing threat to market integrity. But what exactly is front running, and why are regulators so keen to stamp it out?
The Market Abuse Regulation: A complete guide
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has publicly stated that preventing, detecting, and punishing market abuse is one of its core priorities. So how can firms effectively navigate the complexities of the Market Abuse Regulation?
Material non-public information: protect your integrity
Material non-public information is a bit of a mouthful, but you might already know it by another name; insider trading. And the exposure of this sensitive data can result in devastating financial losses and regulatory penalties.
What is wash trading and how does it work?
High-profile cases have illuminated the practice of wash trading in recent years, sending a clear message that regulators are cracking down on it. But what is wash trading, and how can firms avoid it?
Regulatory Wrap Episode #21: Addressing the FCA’s Strategy
In Regulatory Wrap for the week to March 1, Rob Mason discusses the FCA’s mission to pursue and prevent non-financial misconduct as well as insider dealing cases.
What does AI insider trading mean for regulation?
With a recent demonstration proving that AI is capable of performing illegal trades – and lying about them – where do regulators stand on the ‘AI question’?