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Fewer European sanctions but increasing penalties for market abuse in 2021

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Germany, Poland and Sweden faced criminal sanctions in 2021.

The number of administrative sanctions imposed in Europe in 2021 as a result of market abuse has gone down, but total financial penalties significantly increased. The findings come from a new report published by the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) on administrative, criminal sanctions and other administrative measures. 

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