Training Objectives

Participants of this seminar will attain an understanding of the basic actions that constitute market abuse and become familiar with the obligations for listed companies, their management teams and employees, as well as other professionals. Furthermore, they will attain an understanding of the key new EU provisions in relation to whistleblowing.

Training Outline

• Market Abuse Framework, EU Regulation 596/2014
• Inside information, insider dealing, unlawful disclosure of inside information and market manipulation
• Disclosure Requirements
• ESMA and Competent Authorities
• Administrative measures and sanctions
• Relevant Delegated and Implementing Acts

Who Should Attend

The programme is aimed at all professionals employed in Financial Institutions, Credit Institutions, Investment Firms and Funds who need to have a sound understanding of the market abuse framework, and will be of particular benefit to those within the compliance function.

Furthermore, it will be of benefit to other Professionals who wish to refresh their knowledge on Market Abuse Regulation, such as Lawyers, Accounting Firms and Corporate Service Providers.

Indsutry Expert | Christina livada 

Christina Livada is Assistant Professor of Commercial Law at the Faculty of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Christina has obtained her PhD from the Faculty of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in 2004. In 1996 she obtained her D.E.A. in International Law (International Private Law and Commercial Law) from the University Panthéon-Assas (Paris II). In 1995 she completed her studies at the Faculty of Law of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. In 2000 she was awarded a research scholarship from the Swiss Institute of Comparative Law. Her main fields of specialization are consumer protection law, company law, corporate governance, banking law and capital markets law. In this capacity she is the author of several books and articles in the abovementioned fields.

Training Style

The training style will include the presentation of all the material using slides and handouts.  The trainer will use practical examples to elaborate various concepts.  Participants will engage in exchange of ideas and sharing of knowledge on the subject matter.  Participants will also be able to ask questions and obtain clarifications from the trainer on all the material covered.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.