Insider Trading

Chinese Wall
A notional information barrier established within an organization to prevent the exchange of sensitive or proprietary information between departments, especially to avoid conflicts of interest and ensure compliance with regulations.
Corporate Insider
An individual within a corporation who has access to privileged, non-public information about the company’s activities, often due to their significant shareholding or role within the company.
Inside Information
Inside information refers to corporate affairs that have not been made public yet. This kind of information can significantly affect a company’s stock price.
Insider Trading
Insider trading refers to the practice of trading a company's securities by individuals who have access to confidential or non-public information about the company. This practice is illegal under various laws and regulations worldwide.
Insider Trading
Insider trading refers to the practice of trading a public company's stocks or other securities based on material, non-public information about the company. This can provide insiders with an unfair advantage and is illegal.
Market Abuse
Market abuse encompasses various illicit activities such as insider trading, unlawful disclosures of insider information, and market manipulation. These practices are addressed under the EU's Market Abuse Directive of 2012.
Nonpublic Information
Nonpublic information refers to any material data about a company, both positive and negative, that has not been made public and may significantly affect stock prices. Insiders are prohibited from trading on such information until it is publicly released.
Price-Sensitive Information
Information (usually unpublished) about a company that is likely to cause its share prices to move. It is often critical and confidential, impacting investor decisions and market valuation.

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