Inside information
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Hong Kong authorities make arrests in major insider trading probe
Authorities have not named any individuals or companies yet, but a Chinese securities group has confirmed its headquarters were searched and an individual was arrested.
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UK’s CMA investigates hotel chains for suspected unlawful data sharing
The probe will focus on whether some chains shared “competitively sensitive” information with each other, leaving other businesses in a disadvantaged position.
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FCA work in review: February 9-13, 2026
Our regular roundup of the latest news and developments from the FCA.
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Oil and gas consultant fined by FCA for insider dealing
The FCA has made the fight against financial crime a priority in its latest five-year strategy, and says it will focus on those who want to harm the system from the inside.
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FCA boss dismisses insider trading concerns after pre-budget detail leaks TEST
The FCA and the OBR have completed their assessment of the leaks and found no foul play, but the Cabinet Office and the Treasury are also looking into the matter.
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Whistleblowing mechanisms, trust and transparency assessed in new report
Key report discusses the impact of misconduct, reporting mechanisms, and their effectiveness.
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FCA reviews inside information handling at firms
FCA Market Watch 83 addresses a number of practical compliance challenges including controlling inside information flow, multiple brokers undertaking market soundings, compliance risks at smaller firms and personal account dealing.
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Nine people arrested on suspicion of serious insider trading in Sweden
“Insider trading at a level we have barely seen before.”