Insider Dealing
/ˈɪn.saɪ.dər ˈdiː.lɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The illegal practice of trading in a company's securities by someone who has access to confidential, price-sensitive information not available to the public.
The CEO was charged with insider dealing for selling shares before the bad news was announced.
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- insider dealing
- insider deal
- insider deals
- insider dealt
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Commentary
Often synonymous with insider trading in UK law; important to distinguish from lawful trading to avoid liability.
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