insider trading (see insider dealing)
keywords: Corporations, White Collar Crimes, Government Law, SEC, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
insider dealing Taking advantage of specific unpublished price-sensitive
information to deal in *securities to make a profit or avoid a loss. Under the
Criminal Justice Act 1993,dealings by insiders and those who have acquired
information from insiders may be a criminal offence. Improperly disclosing such
information or encouraging others to deal is also prohibited. Also known as insider
trading.