Retained EU Law
2014
United Kingdom
Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)
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Scope
Definitions
Notifications and list of financial instruments
Exemption for buy-back programmes and stabilisation
Exemption for monetary and public debt management activities and climate policy activities
Inside information
Insider dealing
Legitimate behaviour
Unlawful disclosure of inside information
Market soundings
Market manipulation
Accepted market practices
Prohibition of insider dealing and of unlawful disclosure of inside information
Prohibition of market manipulation
Prevention and detection of market abuse
Public disclosure of inside information
Insider lists
Managers’ transactions
Investment recommendations and statistics
Disclosure or dissemination of information in the media
Functions of the FCA
Interaction with other provisions
Cooperation with ESMA
Obligation to cooperate
Cooperation with third countries
Professional secrecy
Data protection
Disclosure of personal data to third countries
Administrative sanctions and other administrative measures
Exercise of supervisory powers and imposition of sanctions
Reporting of infringements
Exchange of information with ESMA
Publication of decisions
Exercise of the delegation
Committee procedure
Repeal of Directive 2003/6/EC and its implementing measures
Report
Entry into force and application
Enforcement and responsible bodies
The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.
Financial Conduct Authority
Regulation of financial services firms and markets. Supervises banks, insurers, investment firms, payment services, and cryptoasset businesses. Issues authorisations and enforces conduct …
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