Sisäpiiririkkomukset

Sisäpiiririkkomukset refer to the illegal use of material, non-public information for personal gain in financial markets. This type of insider trading is prohibited in many jurisdictions, including Finland, where the term originates. The core principle behind the prohibition is to ensure fair and transparent markets where all participants have access to the same information.

Individuals who possess inside information, such as company executives, board members, or even certain employees and their close associates, are restricted from trading in their company's securities. This information typically includes details about future earnings, mergers, acquisitions, significant product developments, or any other news that could reasonably be expected to affect the stock price. The act of trading on this information, or tipping others to do so, constitutes an insider trading offense.

The purpose of these regulations is to prevent individuals from unfairly profiting at the expense of the general investing public. It also aims to maintain confidence in the integrity of the financial markets. Penalties for insider trading can be severe, including substantial fines and imprisonment. Enforcement agencies actively monitor trading activities for suspicious patterns that may indicate insider dealing.