Investment

Front running

An illegal and unethical trading practice where a broker or fund manager places personal orders ahead of client orders to benefit from advance knowledge, strictly prohibited under financial regulations (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

Quick answer: An illegal and unethical trading practice where a broker or fund manager places personal orders ahead of client orders to benefit from advance knowledge, strictly prohibited under financial regulations (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

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Quick answer

An illegal and unethical trading practice where a broker or fund manager places personal orders ahead of client orders to benefit from advance knowledge, strictly prohibited under financial regulations (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

Why it matters

Front running matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

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Questions and answers

What is Front running?

In this glossary, Front running refers to: An illegal and unethical trading practice where a broker or fund manager places personal orders ahead of client orders to benefit from advance knowledge, strictly prohibited under financial regulations (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

How is Front running used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "El front running infringe el deber fiduciario y conlleva sanciones graves, incluidas prohibiciones regulatorias y procesos penales."

Why does Front running matter in finance?

Front running matters because it supports clear communication in Investment contexts for Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders. It also connects to aviation training and exam language such as CFA, ACCA, and FRM.

Who uses Front running?

Front running is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does Front running belong to?

In this glossary, Front running is grouped under Investment. Related pages in this category explain adjacent procedures, commands and operational concepts.

Where does this definition come from?

This definition is sourced from CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework and published by Protermify Finance as a static finance reference page.

Definition

An illegal and unethical trading practice where a broker or fund manager places personal orders ahead of client orders to benefit from advance knowledge, strictly prohibited under financial regulations (SEC, MiFID II, CFA Institute).

Operational example

Front running breaches fiduciary duty and leads to severe penalties, including regulatory bans and criminal prosecution.

Localized term

Front running

Localized example

El front running infringe el deber fiduciario y conlleva sanciones graves, incluidas prohibiciones regulatorias y procesos penales.

Definition language

English reference definition

Source

CFA Institute, IFRS Foundation, FASB (GAAP), Basel III Framework

Category

Investment

Exam relevance

  • CFA
  • ACCA
  • FRM

Target audience

  • Financial Analysts
  • Bankers
  • Traders

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