Market Abuse Regulation

/ˈmɑːrkɪt əˌbjuːs ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A body of law and regulations designed to prevent manipulation, insider trading, and other abusive practices in financial markets within the EU.
    The Market Abuse Regulation aims to ensure investor protection and market integrity.

Forms

  • market abuse regulation
  • market abuse regulations

Commentary

Often abbreviated as MAR, this regulation is a key legislative framework in EU financial law to deter and penalize market abuse.

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