Investment

Délit d’initié

The illegal practice of trading a public company’s securities based on material, non-public information, strictly prohibited and monitored by securities regulators worldwide.

Quick answer: The illegal practice of trading a public company’s securities based on material, non-public information, strictly prohibited and monitored by securities regulators worldwide.

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Quick answer

The illegal practice of trading a public company’s securities based on material, non-public information, strictly prohibited and monitored by securities regulators worldwide.

Why it matters

Délit d’initié 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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What is Délit d’initié?

In this glossary, Délit d’initié refers to: The illegal practice of trading a public company’s securities based on material, non-public information, strictly prohibited and monitored by securities regulators worldwide.

How is Délit d’initié used in finance?

In finance communication, this term appears in contexts such as: "Des régulateurs comme la SEC et l’ESMA imposent de lourdes sanctions pour délit d’initié, y compris des amendes et de la prison."

Why does Délit d’initié matter in finance?

Délit d’initié 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 Délit d’initié?

Délit d’initié is mainly used by Financial Analysts, Bankers, and Traders.

What category does Délit d’initié belong to?

In this glossary, Délit d’initié 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

The illegal practice of trading a public company’s securities based on material, non-public information, strictly prohibited and monitored by securities regulators worldwide.

Operational example

Regulators such as the SEC and ESMA impose severe penalties for insider trading, including fines and imprisonment for violators.

Localized term

Délit d’initié

Localized example

Des régulateurs comme la SEC et l’ESMA imposent de lourdes sanctions pour délit d’initié, y compris des amendes et de la prison.

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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