MARKET ABUSE REGULATION (MAR)
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) is an essential component of securities and financial markets law, ensuring that markets operate on a level playing field. This course offers an in-depth examination of the MAR, covering its origins, its objectives, and the instruments and mechanisms used to detect, prevent, and penalize market abuse. By integrating case studies, and regulatory perspectives, students will gain a holistic understanding of MAR’s role in the broader landscape of financial law.
Course Objectives:
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Understand the historical and legal foundations of the Market Abuse Regulation.
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Identify the main types of market abuse, including insider trading and market manipulation.
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Analyze the obligations of issuers, investors, and other market participants under MAR.
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Examine enforcement actions and penalties related to market abuse.