Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)

The Market Abuse Regulation (MAR) is a set of rules in the European Union designed to ensure fair trading in financial markets. It prevents actions like insider trading, where someone uses confidential information to gain an unfair advantage, and market manipulation, which involves misleading practices to influence stock prices. MAR requires companies to promptly disclose important information to all investors, promoting transparency and trust. By enforcing these regulations, MAR aims to protect investors and maintain the integrity of the financial markets.