ΠΕΡΙΓΡΑΦΗ

Integrated and efficient markets require the existence of sound and stable market structures. The smooth functioning of the markets can boost public confidence and create economic growth.

Market abuse harms the idea of integrated markets and undermines people’s confidence in the financial system. It is essentially the product of insider dealing and market manipulation.

In order to remove the existing barriers and avoid the problems created by the divergence in local legislations a new Regulation was considered more appropriate. The Rule was established in April 2014, Rule (EU) 596/2014. This rule is namely called MAR (Market Abuse Regulation) and includes all the provisions for this area. Two years later in 2016 the Government introduced Law 102 (I) 2016, that covers some additional aspects.

ΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΣΕΜΙΝΑΡΙΟΥ

Participants of this seminar will attain an understanding of the basic actions that constitute market abuse and become familiar with the obligations for listed companies, their management teams and employees, as well as other professionals.

ΣΕ ΠΟΙΟΥΣ ΑΠΕΥΘΥΝΕΤΑΙ

The programme is aimed at all professionals employed in Financial Institutions, Credit Institutions, Investment Firms and Funds who need to have a sound understanding of the market abuse framework, and will be of particular benefit to those within the compliance function.

Furthermore, it will be of benefit to Fund Managers, Fund Administrators and other Professionals who wish to refresh their knowledge on Market Abuse Regulation, such as Lawyers, Accounting Firms and Corporate Service Providers. 

ΠΕΡΙΣΣΟΤΕΡΕΣ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΙΕΣ

Training Outline

• Market Abuse Framework, EU Rule 596/2014
• Inside information, insider dealing, unlawful disclosure of inside information and market manipulation
• Disclosure Requirements
• ESMA and Competent Authorities
• Administrative measures and sanctions
• Delegated Acts and Implementing Act
• Law 102 (I) 2016

Training Style

The training style will include the presentation of all the material using slides and handouts.  The trainer will use practical examples to elaborate various concepts as well as show various videos that highlight particular course concepts and encourage class discussion.  Participants will engage in exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge on the subject matter.  Participants will also be able to ask questions and obtain clarifications from the trainer on all the material covered.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

Professionals requiring CPD units to meet the education requirements for CySEC licence renewal, and/or for maintaining other professional memberships/certifications which accept CPD in Financial Regulation, are advised to consider training subjects in categories that indicate CPD training in Financial Regulation.

Trainer

Christina K. Livada

Dr. Christina Livada is currently working as a Special Legal Advisor at Alpha Bank in Greece, being responsible for regulatory issues and their implementation.

Before her appointment, Christina has worked for seventeen years at the Hellenic Bank Association as a Special Legal Advisor, also responsible for the regulatory issues pertaining to banking, capital markets and consumer protection law.

She has been member of the Corporate Governance working group of the Hellenic Corporate Governance Council for the review of the Greek Corporate Governance Code. She is also member of the Hellenic Association of Banking and Capital Markets Law. Her main fields of expertise are company law, corporate governance, banking and capital markets law, as well as consumer protection law.

Furthermore, Christina has obtained her PhD from the Faculty of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2004. Also, Christina is an Assistant Professor of Commercial Law at the Faculty of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She is the author of several known books and articles in the abovementioned fields.