ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

The program covers the cardinal concepts of insider dealing, market manipulation, and disclosure obligations, examining their evolution through legislation, case studies, and regulatory developments. It highlights the distinction between administrative offences and criminal violations, the role and powers of CySEC, the obligations of firms and issuers, and the interconnection of market abuse with money laundering, framed within real-life cases and practical contexts.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

By the end of this training program, participants will understand the cardinal concepts of insider dealing, market manipulation, and disclosure obligations and their key elements. They will be able to trace the development and progress of these concepts through case studies and legislative references, closing gaps and taking stock of market and technology changes. Participants will also appreciate the origins and the continuum of the law and regulation in this area, as well as the needs that led to major regulatory advances. 

They will comprehend the distinction between administrative offences and criminal violations for insider dealing and market manipulation, along with the relevant considerations for determining administrative or criminal treatment. In addition, participants will be able to outline the obligations of investment firms and issuers, understand the powers of the Cypriot financial markets regulator (CySEC), and appreciate the connection between insider dealing, market manipulation, and money laundering. Finally, they will develop a critical approach to cases and real-life situations.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

• Legal professionals,
• Internal Auditors
• Risk Managers,
• Compliance officers
• Officers and directors of investment firms

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Seminar Outline:

• Part 1: The origins and development of key concepts 
• Part 2: The sea change of the EU Market Abuse Regulation 2016 
• Part 3: Anybody said anything about money laundering?

Certification

All participants will be awarded a certificate. Each hour of attendance will account for one unit of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) as required for members of most professional bodies.