Shifts in FCA's market abuse strategy

Though threats to market integrity are a perennial issue, advances in technology and acute risks from organised crime groups are among the factors shaping the evolving outlook. Tepo Din discusses updates from the regulator.

Tepo Din is a partner at law firm Temple Bright where he handles financial services matters involving investigations, regulatory enforcement, disputes and financial crimes (including anti-money laundering, economic sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, as well as fraud). Contact him on tepo.din@templebright.com.

Market abuse remains an ever-present issue in the financial markets. Regulators and responsible firms have worked hard to improve practices, systems and controls in this area. At the same time, we are seeing shifts in the Financial Conduct Authority's overall regulatory approach. This article summarises the FCA's current strategy and priorities regarding market abuse, recent guidance to the industry, along with key issues for the future.