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.
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?