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Use of STORs stays consistent although Brexit effect begins to bite

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Latest ESMA report summarizes STOR patterns across 2010 to 2022 with a focus on 2021/2022.

Suspicious Transactions and Order Reports (STOR) are a key information tool in market abuse investigations. A STOR should be raised where there are ‘reasonable grounds’ to suspect there may be market abuse, such as insider dealing or market manipulation.

The latest report from ESMA (the Report), dated July 17, 2023,

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