Introduction to Insider Trading Training
In this course we will be learning about insider trading, who it can affect, and best practices to stay in compliance with the law. It is important to understand that illegal insider trading is a highly regulated crime that the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, takes very seriously.
What is Insider Trading?
Who Is affected by Insider Trading Laws?
Let’s learn more about the two different theories of insider trading, and who maintains a fair market.
A main goal of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is to make sure that publicly traded markets operate fairly and without manipulation. Later in the course, we'll look at how the SEC enforces insider trading laws and the penalties that can occur when there is a violation.
The Misappropriation Theory specifically targets people who do not work with the traded company. These are corporate outsiders who somehow have gained access to Material, Nonpublic Information and make trades based on that information.
The Classical Theory applies to people who work inside an organization that have access to confidential information. This includes employees, directors, or officers of the company.
What does the SEC do?
It is the duty of the SEC regulatory agency to protect investors and maintain a fair and functioning public securities market. The SEC is also responsible for monitoring corporate finance actions within the United States, promoting public disclosure of financial transactions, and protecting against fraudulent practices like market manipulation and illegal insider trading.
The Purpose of the SEC
After the passage of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, Congress established the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC. What is its purpose?
Here are some myths to look out for:
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To protect investors and maintain a fair and functioning public securities market.
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To monitor corporate finance actions within the United States.
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The online training course from EasyLlama walks learners through which transactions are prohibited, how to avoid them, and the procedures to follow in order to trade in public marketplaces in an ethically and legally acceptable manner. The course covers:
