Insider Dealing and Market Manipulation Regulation (2016)
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According to the definition in Chapter 14, what is 'inside information'?
View answer and explanationIn the context of inside information, what does the term 'precise nature' signify?
View answer and explanationUnder what circumstance does 'insider dealing' arise?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary purpose of a 'market sounding'?
View answer and explanationBefore disclosing inside information during a market sounding, what must the disclosing market participant do?
View answer and explanationFor how long must a disclosing market participant maintain records of the information provided during a market sounding?
View answer and explanationUnder which condition may a firm justifiably delay the public disclosure of inside information?
View answer and explanationWhat is the primary purpose of an 'insider list'?
View answer and explanationFor how long must an insider list be maintained after it is drawn up or last updated?
View answer and explanationWhat is the maximum time limit for a manager to notify the issuer and the competent authority of a personal transaction?
View answer and explanationManagers must notify every subsequent transaction once the total value in a year exceeds what amount?
View answer and explanationWhat is the duration of the 'closed period' during which managers are generally prohibited from conducting transactions?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following acts is considered to be market manipulation?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key responsibility of a person professionally arranging or executing transactions regarding market abuse?
View answer and explanationWhen establishing an 'accepted market practice', which factor does a competent authority NOT need to consider?
View answer and explanationWhat is the maximum administrative pecuniary sanction for a natural person found guilty of insider dealing?
View answer and explanationFor a legal person, the maximum administrative pecuniary sanction for market manipulation is EUR 15,000,000 or what alternative measure?
View answer and explanationWhat is the maximum administrative pecuniary sanction for a legal person in relation to infringements of rules on insider lists and managers' transactions?
View answer and explanationWhich person is NOT considered to possess inside information by virtue of their situation, according to the list provided?
View answer and explanationWhen is the public disclosure of inside information related to issuers on an SME growth market permitted to be posted on the trading venue's website?
View answer and explanationWhat is the minimum administrative pecuniary sanction for an infringement, according to Article 30?
View answer and explanationUnlawful disclosure of inside information occurs when a person discloses it to another person, unless it is done under what circumstances?
View answer and explanationWhat information is NOT required in a manager's transaction notification?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following behaviours is defined as market manipulation through dissemination of information?
View answer and explanationHow frequently are accepted market practices reviewed by the competent authority?
View answer and explanationWhat is the penalty for a natural person for infringements related to the prevention and detection of market abuse and public disclosure of inside information?
View answer and explanationUnder what condition is information considered to be 'made public'?
View answer and explanationAn issuer on an SME growth market is exempt from drawing up an insider list provided they do what?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following is NOT a form of administrative measure or penalty that can be applied for market abuse?
View answer and explanationWhat does the infringement category 'Prevention of detection of market abuse, public disclosure of inside information' primarily cover?
View answer and explanationA manager of an issuer may be allowed to trade during a closed period in exceptional circumstances. Which of these is a valid example?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key difference between the administrative penalty for a natural person and a legal person for the same infringement of market manipulation?
View answer and explanationAccording to the text, insider dealing also applies to cancelling or amending an order for a financial instrument under what condition?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key obligation for persons who produce or disseminate investment recommendations?
View answer and explanationWhen is an insider list required to be updated?
View answer and explanationA temporary ban can be imposed on a person discharging managerial responsibilities as a sanction. What does this ban prevent them from doing?
View answer and explanationTo whom does the requirement to maintain insider lists apply?
View answer and explanationWhat is the penalty for a legal person for an infringement related to the prevention of detection of market abuse?
View answer and explanationEncouraging another person to engage in insider dealing occurs if the person holding the information recommends a trade and what other condition is met?
View answer and explanationWhat must persons acting on behalf of an issuer, such as advisers or accountants, do upon being included in an insider list?
View answer and explanationUnder what circumstance is onward disclosure of a recommendation based on inside information also considered unlawful?
View answer and explanationWhat happens if a firm delays public disclosure of inside information and then sufficiently accurate rumours about that information appear in circulation?
View answer and explanationWhich type of transaction undertaken by a manager must be notified?
View answer and explanationThe buying or selling of financial instruments at the closing of the market with the intention to mislead investors is a form of what?
View answer and explanationHow long after a transaction do such transactions by managers need to be made public?
View answer and explanationWhat is the key objective of the EU Regulation 596/2014 on market abuse?
View answer and explanationIn relation to persons charged with order execution, what kind of client information is considered inside information?
View answer and explanationWhat is a key feature of the sanctioning powers under the Market Abuse Regulation?
View answer and explanationIf a competent authority wishes to increase the reporting threshold for managers' transactions from EUR 5,000 to EUR 20,000, what must it do?
View answer and explanationWhich of the following acts is NOT explicitly listed as a form of market manipulation in the text?
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