About the Course

This course teaches investment professionals the most effective ways to handle and reduce market abuse risks in their roles. It covers key market abuse threats, conflict of interest scenarios, and the signs of insider dealing. Through clear explanations and practical examples, you will learn how to recognise, assess, and respond to market risks. The training includes case studies rooted in real business situations, making it easy to apply learning in your day-to-day work.

Duration

Half day (3 hours)

Learning Outcomes

After this session you will be able to:

• Recognise the main types of market abuse and why preventing them matters.
• Spot common warning signs of market abuse and conflict of interest.
• Understand the basics of insider dealing, market manipulation, and reporting responsibilities.
• Explain the practical steps firms can take to protect against these risks.
• Apply the knowledge to your own work using real-world examples and case studies.
• Understand regulatory expectations and how to demonstrate compliance.

Required Knowledge and Skills

The aim of this training course is to provide investment professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the key techniques for managing and mitigating against market abuse risks. Participants will learn about the common forms of market abuse, including conflicts of interest, information walls, market soundings, market colour, and execution risks, and how to effectively identify, manage, and mitigate these risks.