Inside information

Why do I need this course?

Listed companies must make sure that front line staff can spot potential inside information and know what to do with it. Failing to do this could result in hefty fines. The FCA has made this obligation clear in its guidance and in past enforcement decisions.

Business outlooks are changing rapidly, alongside an uncertain economic climate and new technologies and ways of doing business. Now, more than ever, companies need to closely and continuously monitor whether they have inside information requiring market disclosure.

What does the course cover?

The course explains the concept of inside information in layman’s terms. It then considers a number of practical case studies highlighting how to spot when you might have inside information that ought to be escalated within the organisation. This will ensure that the issuer can comply with its obligations under the rules and avoid any pitfalls.

An elegant solution

This course is designed specifically for staff who might not have any previous knowledge of the inside information rules, but may well be the first within the organisation to come across what could be inside information. They could, for example, be working in finance preparing financial results or in product teams involved in R&D.

After initial training, you can also use the course as a handy refresher.

Your policies and other resources

There is the added ability to include links to your company’s own internal dealing code, disclosure policies and any other relevant documents.

The course has helpful links to the market abuse rules highlighting all relevant rules.

Our eLearning course on how to spot potential inside information is extremely flexible and allows users to learn at their own pace and time.

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