Little Book of Market Manipulation: An Essential Guide to the Law

Market manipulation has evolved rapidly in the modern era, with new forms of electronic communication, ultra-fast computer-generated trading, and increased globalisation making it easier to carry out. This book examines the mechanisms, criminal and civil, to confront market manipulation, its enforcement regimes, legal and evidential rules, and potential loopholes. It also outlines the tricks used by those seeking to benefit from this fraud and the relationship of dedicated provisions to the general law.

\n Format: Paperback / softback
\n Length: 148 pages
\n Publication date: 29 January 2020
\n Publisher: Waterside Press
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Market manipulation is a complex and multifaceted issue that has evolved significantly in the modern era, driven by advancements in technology, communication, and globalisation. While its origins may be traced back to groups of men spreading false information in cod French accents, the speed of change has accelerated dramatically, thanks to the Internet, novel forms of electronic communication, ultra-fast computer-generated trading, new types of financial instruments, and increased globalisation. This has created a fertile environment for new forms of manipulation, operating on an exponential scale.

To address market manipulation, various mechanisms have been put in place. These include criminal and civil laws, enforcement regimes, legal and evidential rules, and potential loopholes. It is essential to understand these mechanisms to ensure that individuals involved in market transactions adhere to the law and maintain integrity in their dealings.

One of the tricks used by those seeking to benefit from market manipulation is the use of false information or insider knowledge. This can involve disseminating false or misleading information to influence the market price of a security. Additionally, dedicated provisions in the general law have been enacted to address market manipulation, such as the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 in the United States.

This book provides a comprehensive examination of market manipulation, its mechanisms, enforcement regimes, legal and evidential rules, and potential loopholes. It also outlines the tricks used by those seeking to benefit from this special category of fraud and the relationship of dedicated provisions to the general law. With key statutory provisions set out in an appendix, this book is a valuable accompaniment to (Waterside Press, 2018) and provides a comprehensive understanding of the issues surrounding market manipulation.

\n Weight: 208g\n
Dimension: 163 x 306 x 15 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9781909976733\n \n