EP Committee: Presentation of Report Market Abuse Directive

19 December 2001

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Members of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs today discussed for the first time the draft report of Robert Goebbels MEP (Socialist, Luxembourg) on the proposal for a Directive on market abuse. The 50 amendments tabled by the rapporteur are related to:

Clarifying the definitions of the Directive;

Guaranteeing the freedom of the press;

Recognising legitimate conduct;

Encouraging transparency;

Obligation to report market abuse;

Encouraging the emergence of a respected regulator armed with effective sanctions.

See press release and full report

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