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الأربعاء، 17 يونيو 2015

Insider Trading & What SEC Whistleblowers Should Know

By Bob Oliver


SEC whistleblowers are able to observe a number of violations, as they relate to the law. One of the most notable, from what I have seen, is known as insider trading. To say that this is a serious case would be an understatement, especially when you think about how many people it can impact. However, for those who are curious to know what this term means, apart from the negativity behind it, here is some of the most worthwhile information to make note of.

If you think that insider trading, in general, is an illegal practice, you couldn't be any more wrong. As a matter of fact, you should consider that many directors and owners of businesses buy and sell their own stock, which is a normal practice in this industry. With that said, this practice can become illegal when information is shared where it shouldn't. In cases such as these, it's not abnormal for SEC whistleblowers to come into the picture and take action when needed.

For those who may have trouble following this, allow me to offer an example. Let's say that, for the sake of argument, that a company president shared information about profits to his or her brother. Maybe the brother in question will take this information and trade it off to someone else, for a profit. This is what's considered to be the illegal version of insider trading, and it's a problem that can only be corrected by those with the power to do so.

Of course, you have to consider that the guidelines associated with insider training can be difficult to follow. The main reason for this - and authorities such as Whistleblowers Against Fraud may attest to this - is that rules can vary from one location to the next. What this means is that an SEC whistleblower's practices may differ from the United States, compared to England. In any event, if you're going to get involved in this type of act, be familiar with the rules first.

Insider trading is a type of practice that should be learned about, regardless of your interest in the act of whistleblowing. Even if your knowledge of the term is minimal, it's important to know when this action is being carried out. You must know that while this practice isn't illegal, in its basic form, issues can arise when shady actions are undertaken. As a result, it is up to you to draw attention to it and see that it is corrected as soon as possible.




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