Hedge Funds, Wall Crossing And Pre-Marketing: Has The FSA Raised The Insider Dealing Bar? – Does the Einhorn case indicate a change in approach by the UK’s Financial Services Authority (FSA) or is it a case of the FSA simply raising the burden of proof?
Unravelling the facts of the case and analysing it against similar enforcement actions provides valuable insights on insider dealing in the UK.
The FSA’s prosecution of secondary participants in the case also has seriously implications for compliance professionals and staff on sales and trading desks.