On Market Abuse

This educational video explains the concept of market abuse in financial markets. It defines market abuse as unlawful behaviour that undermines fairness and transparency, focusing on two key practices: insider dealing and market manipulation. The video illustrates these concepts with examples, emphasizing their illegality and the damage they cause to market trust. It highlights the importance of preventing market abuse through regulations and monitoring to maintain a level playing field for all market participants. The video concludes by stressing the significance of market integrity for investors, businesses, and the overall economy.

Key topics covered:

Definition of market abuse
Explanation of insider dealing
Explanation of market manipulation
Impact of market abuse on financial systems
Importance of regulation and prevention
Significance of market integrity