Market Abuse Regulation (MAR)

Here are three developments that firms should be aware of, why they matter, and what they mean for AML and MAR compliance teams going forward.

To shed light on some of the most common questions around insider trading surveillance, we spoke with Per Friberg, Senior Financial Crime Surveillance Officer at Trapets.

DNB Carnegie wanted to move beyond traditional compliance to work smarter, faster, and in a way that benefits a customer-friendly experience. Here's how Trapets helps them.

Learn how to effectively identify insider trading and best compliance practices from our expert's examples of real cases.

In this article, we highlight four major updates shaping compliance across Europe and the UK and why they matter for banks, payment service providers (PSPs), crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), and more.

Here's how Trapets is working to ensure that you’re prepared for upcoming compliance demands.

Per Friberg, Senior Financial Crime Surveillance Officer at Trapets, shares his insights on some of the most common challenges faced by surveillance professionals. 

Watch the on-demand webinar to learn more about insider trading and how to identify it. Access the recording by filling out the form.

In this guide, we'll look at what a strong surveillance tech stack looks like in 2025: from core components and integration strategies to common pitfalls and best practices.

This article offers a clear framework for identifying where value in trade surveillance is created and how to demonstrate it in terms that resonate with stakeholders.

In this article, we'll look at the practical causes of alert fatigue, the common traps that keep false positives high, and the strategies that help teams focus their attention where it counts.

Learn about the key elements of the ESMA guidelines, their implications for crypto-asset service providers (CASPs), and how Trapets technology can help companies achieve compliance.

In this article, we'll summarise how FI supervises the market, what challenges companies run into, and how to design a surveillance framework that keeps pace with both regulation and reality.

Discover what the regulatory landscape looks like across the Nordics, common challenges, and how to build a surveillance setup that holds up across all Nordic markets.

Gain insights into MiFID II, common challenges and how to build a strong surveillance framework.

Learn more about what MAR compliance means, what regulators require from companies, common challenges, and how to build a compliance framework.

In this article, we'll look at the challenges of high-frequency trading surveillance, risks, and the tools needed to detect abuse.

In this article, we present the key regulations across the US, EU, and APAC, the challenges of cross-border compliance, and how firms can build a unified approach that regulators trust.

In this article, we outline the MiCA regulation, key dates, surveillance challenges, and how firms can build a reliable monitoring programme.

On 30 September, Trapets will bring together leading voices from the financial sector for a half-day event: Compliance day - from data to decision.

In this article, we examine why monitoring across multiple asset classes and venues has become essential, the challenges firms face, and how to implement effective surveillance across borders and products.

In this article, we explore the essential roles, skills, and training that turn a compliance function into a true first line of defence.

This article explores the rising pressures, regulatory expectations, and how companies can use advanced technology to gain a strategic advantage.

If you're involved in the crypto space, understanding and applying its requirements is necessary to stay compliant and to build long-term trust with clients and regulators alike.

This article explains insider trading, its legal implications, and best practices for companies to protect their business.

The Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority is reviewing how fund managers handle their compliance and internal audit functions. Here's what you need to know.

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How should your company prepare for compliance with MiCA? Watch the webinar in collaboration with law firm Harvest to learn more about the key elements of MiCA.

A new version of Market and Trade Surveillance release is now available.

Per Friberg, Senior Financial Crime Surveillance Officer, answers some common questions we often encounter within market and trade surveillance.

As we conclude 2024, we reflect on the efforts made this year to combat financial crime and consider what companies should focus on in 2025.

The MiCA regulation was adopted in the EU in May 2023, and the transition period will continue until July 2026. Here's what crypto companies need to know.

Layering, marking the close, and pump and dump schemes, amongst others, are some of the most common forms of market manipulation. In this article, we'll show you 5 common examples of market manipulation and how you can identify them.

Understanding market manipulation is necessary for maintaining the integrity and fairness of financial markets. In this post, we'll explore common indicators of market manipulation and the motives behind such illicit activities.

Download your copy and learn about the importance of a risk-based AML program and advanced MAR surveillance.

A new version of Market and Trade Surveillance release is now available.

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Learn how to effectively identify instances of market manipulation with practical examples.

Detecting complex trading patterns is crucial in identifying market manipulation and insider trading. This article explores modern market surveillance strategies and technologies to prevent financial crimes.

We are proud to announce that Clarksons Securities has chosen Trapets as a partner for trading surveillance and continued compliance efforts to meet the ever-increasing requirements of the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).