Overview

This book explores how the globalization of securities markets has affected market manipulation and insider trading. It delves into the responses of securities regulators, discussing new regulations designed to deter such misconduct, as well as they ways in which detection, investigation and prosecution techniques are adapting to tackle insider trading and market manipulation that crosses international boundaries. Janet Austin concisely and clearly explains changes to securities markets that have taken place over the last few decades and their impacts, as well as the main detection and investigative techniques of securities regulators. She also provides an analysis of how the work of the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) is assisting securities regulators as they gather information and evidence they need in order to prosecute these market offences. The book concludes with suggestions for the IOSCO and securities regulators to improve their efforts in addressing cross-border market manipulation and insider trading, with a view to enhancing the overall integrity of the securities markets. The approachable analysis and hard-to-find information in this book make it a valuable resource for securities regulators, legal practitioners, and academics.

Full Product Details

9781786436412

Table of Contents

Reviews

`Few books on capital market regulation are more welcome than a treatise on insider trading! Bravo to Professor Austin for writing such a clear yet detailed and insightful analysis regarding cross-border enforcement of insider trading violations. A wonderful piece of writing.' -- Anita Anand, University of Toronto, Canada

Author Information

Janet Austin, Faculty of Law, University of New Brunswick, Canada

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available