Global trends in market abuse and trade surveillance
Published February 2024
The regulatory pressures facing financial firms have never been greater or more diverse. As the financial services sector becomes increasingly globalised and diversified, regulators are demanding that institutions implement more robust regulatory controls to protect the interests of their clients and uphold market integrity.
With all of these points in mind, eflow commissioned independent researchers that specialise in financial regulation to undertake qualitative and quantitative analysis of the global trends in market abuse and trade surveillance.
What’s included?
Quantitative analysis on market abuse enforcement from 2019-2023 across 8 jurisdictions
Key enforcement case studies showing how market abuse is being handled by regulators
Analysis of the role of AI, digital currencies and social media on market abuse
Survey results from over 200 compliance professionals
Interviews with leading professionals from across the globe
Analysis of how regulators are responding to these threats through collaboration and investment in technology
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Key findings:
- 60% of firms are struggling to keep up with evolving regulations
- 81% of firms feel under pressure from regulators to be transparent about their compliance processes
- 57% of firms believe that the accelerated use of AI is most likely to cause compliance issues in the next year
- 96% of firms are planning to invest in technology in 2024 to help mitigate compliance issues
We’re offering a free, no-obligation Market Abuse Health Check
Are you confident in your firm’s trade surveillance strategy to combat the threat of market abuse?
As part of our Market Abuse Health Check campaign, Jonathan Dixon - eflow’s Head of Surveillance - will review the details you submit and deliver a clear, unbiased evaluation of your current trade surveillance strategy. Drawing on his extensive industry experience and subject matter expertise, Jonathan will provide expert insights and recommend actionable improvements to strengthen your firm’s trade surveillance processes.
