Insider Trading

This event explores the complex world of insider trading, where trading a public company's stock or other securities is based on material, nonpublic information. Attendees can expect a deep dive into the legal and ethical debates surrounding this practice, including perspectives on why it is prohibited in many countries to prevent abuse of confidential information for personal gain.

The event will cover the varying rules across jurisdictions, from the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 to the stricter European model legislation. Discussions may touch on the arguments for and against criminalizing insider trading, including its impact on market fairness and economic growth.