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The FSA begins to “think tough” on insider dealing: but will thoughts turn to deeds?

The FSA begins to “think tough” on insider dealing: but will thoughts turn to deeds? Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the FSA's recent, allegedly soft approach toward insider trading and compare it with current approaches in the USA, France, and Germany Design/methodology/approach – Discusses reasons for the FSA's current approach, including its emphasis on “principles‐based” regulation and its policy against being an “enforcement‐led” organization and, for comparison, provides the perpectives of Dechert lawyers on current enforcement trends in the USA, France and Germany. Findings – The prosecution of insider trading is one of the best examples of principles‐based regulation in the USA, which suggests that a debate concerning whether the FSA should adopt “rules” proscribing insider trading before embarking on a campaign of vigorous prosecution may be largely irrelevant if the will exists to address such activity. This article was originally published internally by Dechert LLP in April 2007 and has since been updated for the Journal of Investment Compliance. Originality/value – The paper assesses the FSA's recent approach toward insider trading in the UK. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Investment Compliance Emerald Publishing

The FSA begins to “think tough” on insider dealing: but will thoughts turn to deeds?

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Emerald Publishing
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1528-5812
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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to assess the FSA's recent, allegedly soft approach toward insider trading and compare it with current approaches in the USA, France, and Germany Design/methodology/approach – Discusses reasons for the FSA's current approach, including its emphasis on “principles‐based” regulation and its policy against being an “enforcement‐led” organization and, for comparison, provides the perpectives of Dechert lawyers on current enforcement trends in the USA, France and Germany. Findings – The prosecution of insider trading is one of the best examples of principles‐based regulation in the USA, which suggests that a debate concerning whether the FSA should adopt “rules” proscribing insider trading before embarking on a campaign of vigorous prosecution may be largely irrelevant if the will exists to address such activity. This article was originally published internally by Dechert LLP in April 2007 and has since been updated for the Journal of Investment Compliance. Originality/value – The paper assesses the FSA's recent approach toward insider trading in the UK.

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Journal of Investment Compliance – Emerald Publishing

Published: Mar 14, 2008

Keywords: Laws and legislation; Financial services; Insider trading; Law enforcement; United Kingdom

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