Avoiding Insider Trading Training

Ensure your employees comply with insider trading regulations to reduce the risk of violations to themselves and your organization.

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    Course description

    Traliant’s Avoiding Insider Trading training is a 20-minute course that explains insider trading, including the use of material, non-public information (MNPI), and how to steer clear of this unlawful conduct. This course is for anyone working in either a public or private organization that needs to be aware of and respect the laws governing insider trading. Through engaging, interactive content and real-world scenarios, employees gain a deeper understanding of illegal trading and best practices to effectively identify and prevent illegal activities.

    ONLINE TRAINING

    Avoiding Insider Trading

    Topics covered include:

    • What is insider trading
    • Why insider trading is illegal
    • What is considered “material, nonpublic information”
    • Who can commit insider trading
    • The penalties for insider trading
    • The special rules for trades made by certain corporate insiders
    • How to report concerns about insider trading

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    Our in-house legal team monitors the latest laws, rules and regulations, so you don't have to. You can rest assured that our courses are continuously compliant.

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    Why you'll love our training

    It’s time to embrace a new era of online training with a valued partner who will ensure seamless implementation to fit your exact, a truly enjoyable learning experience and courses with continuous compliance you can trust.

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    Traliant's in-hour legal expertise ensures training is accurate and kept up-to-date with any regulatory changes.

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    Translations

    Training is available in English, Spanish and is supported in over 100 languages.

    COMPLIANCE EXPERTISE

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    Uniquely qualified in-house compliance team

    Our exceptional in-house Compliance Advisory Team is led by Michael Johnson, Chief Strategy Officer and former U.S. Department of Justice attorney who has provided training and guidance to organizations like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Google, the United Nations, and the World Bank.

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    Keeping up with the complex web of employment laws — especially if your workforce spans multiple states — can be tricky. That’s why we offer a streamlined training solution that ensures you stay compliant with federal, state, and local regulations, so you can focus on what matters most: your team.

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    Crafting an employee handbook that meets legal standards can be daunting. Let us ease the burden. We help you navigate regulatory changes to ensure your policies and handbooks not only comply with the law but also reflect industry best practices.

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    What to consider when choosing the most effective insider trading training

    Insider trading training is designed to help employees understand the laws and regulations related to insider trading and to develop strategies for preventing these illegal and unethical practices in the workplace. This training is essential for organizations, especially those that handle or learn about material, non-public information, because it helps:
    • Protect your company from legal risks: Insider trading violations can lead to significant fines and penalties for companies, as well as individual employees.
    • Maintain a positive reputation: Insider trading can erode trust in a company and damage its reputation.
    • Promote ethical conduct: Training helps to create a culture where employees understand that ethical conduct and compliance are paramount.

    Insider trading training is crucial for any organization, especially those that operate in the financial sector, or have access to sensitive information. It helps to:
    • Empower employees: Training provides employees with the knowledge to avoid inadvertently violating insider trading laws and to understand how their actions can impact the company.
    • Strengthen your compliance program: A robust insider trading training program is an essential component of a strong compliance program, helping to mitigate legal and reputational risks.
    • Foster a culture of integrity: Training helps to promote a culture where employees understand that ethical behavior is non-negotiable.

    Insider trading is the illegal practice of trading securities based on material, non-public information (MNPI). This means that you are trading on information that is not yet public knowledge and could affect the price of the securities. Insider trading is illegal because:
    • It undermines fair markets: Insider trading gives those with access to MNPI an unfair advantage over other investors.
    • It erodes investor confidence: Insider trading can lead to a loss of trust in the financial markets, as investors may be less likely to participate if they believe the system is rigged.

    Material, non-public information is any information that is not publicly known but could affect the price of a security. It can include a variety of information, such as:
    • Financial information: Information about upcoming earnings, mergers, acquisitions, or other events.
    • Legal developments: Information about pending lawsuits or regulatory investigations.
    • Company plans: Information about new products, services, or strategies.

    Insider trading can be committed by anyone with access to MNPI, including:
    • Company insiders: Executives, directors, employees, and others who have access to confidential information.
    • Tippees: Individuals who receive insider information from insiders and trade on that information.
    • Family and friends: Individuals who receive tips from insiders or tippees and trade on that information.

    The penalties for insider trading can be severe, including:
    • Criminal penalties: Individuals can face jail time, fines, and even the forfeiture of their profits.
    • Civil penalties: The SEC can pursue civil penalties, including fines and disgorgement of profits.

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