2026-06-19
The Securities and Exchange Commission issued draft guidelines to regulate insider trading and the unlawful disclosure of material nonpublic information within the securities industry. The document mandates that listed companies and market operators establish codes of fair disclosure and conduct, appoint compliance officers, and implement strict monitoring mechanisms such as blackout periods and pre-clearance procedures for insider trades. It further defines prohibited behaviors, outlines reporting obligations for suspicious transactions, and specifies penalties for violations of the established regulatory framework.