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, which is illegal in many countries but remains a subject of considerable academic debate.

The discussion will cover the rationale behind prohibiting insider trading, including fairness to other investors and preventing abuse of confidential information. It will also touch on the varying enforcement across jurisdictions, from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to the UK's Financial Conduct Authority.

The event examines how insider trading raises the cost of capital for securities issuers and decreases overall economic growth, while also considering arguments that it should be allowed and can benefit markets.