Market manipulation
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UK prediction markets, insider information, and the law
A discussion on whether placing a bet on inside information constitutes “cheating” and the related issue of market manipulation.
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SEC Speaks 2026: Focus on materiality and investor harm
The agency signaled that it intends to rely less on enforcement to define policy and more on clear, workable rules to reduce regulatory complexity and improve coordination across regulators.
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CFTC rejects “regulation by enforcement” while touting muscular enforcement plan
CFTC leaders say the agency is narrowing, not weakening, its enforcement focus.
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Prediction markets: The emerging regulatory headache
To what extent do the business activities of prediction market platforms fall within the scope of financial services regulation in European jurisdictions?
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John Wood Group fined £12.9m by FCA for issuing misleading statements
The company agreed to resolve the case at an early stage and qualified for a 30% discount on the penalty imposed. The original fine was £18.5 million.
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Instinet dinged for surveillance lapses over potential manipulative trading
FINRA and the NYSE said the firm used unreasonable surveillance parameters to flag potential manipulative trading activity.
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Podcast: Duncan Hennes bets you want to know more about the predictions market
Duncan Hennes, managing director in the KPMG Financial Services Risk, Regulatory, and Compliance Advisory practice, tells us about the ever-growing prediction marketplace.
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ASIC roundup: Diversa sued, A$2.2m in infringement notices issued
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s latest actions and news, December 8 – 12, 2025.