As suspicious M&A share trading rises, UK watchdog stresses need to be proactive
By Maciej Boguslawski ( August 6, 2026, 12:31 GMT | Comment) -- The UK financial watchdog's latest metrics for market cleanliness — broadly designed to uncover insider dealing around takeovers — show a rise in suspicious activity that suggests a problem needing to be tackled. In response, the FCA has prioritized increased scrutiny of how confidential information is handled during the lifecycle of a takeover, rather than solely focusing on prosecuting suspected insider traders.How much of a problem is insider trading in UK equity markets, in particular when it comes to mergers and acquisitions?...
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