Market Misconduct: Case Studies and Key Takeaways

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03
Jun 2025

9:00 am - 5:30 pm

Securities Commission Malaysia

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The last day to register is 3 June 2025, or earlier if all seats are fully booked. The listed price is applicable to Malaysian participants only. If you are a non-Malaysian, kindly contact us at sales@sidc.com.my for further information.
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Market Misconduct: Case Studies and Key Takeaways

This one-day programme provides practical insights into market misconduct, insider trading, market manipulation, and digital fraud, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to navigate today’s evolving financial landscape. Through real-world case studies, participants will explore the key drivers of misconduct, gain a clear understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, and examine the latest enforcement actions.

The programme will also delve into the growing threats posed by AI, big data, and social media in financial crime, highlighting their role in both enabling and detecting misconduct. Additionally, participants will develop a comprehensive understanding of cybercrime risks in capital markets and the critical importance of data privacy, including compliance with the Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA).

With a strong focus on risk mitigation strategies, corporate governance best practices, and the delicate balance between regulatory enforcement and personal data protection, this programme empowers participants to uphold market integrity and safeguard against emerging threats.

Why Should You Attend?

This programme aims to provide participants with practical insights through the analysis of case studies that highlight the risks and consequences of market misconduct. It will also equip them with tools to identify, prevent and address misconduct, while ensuring compliance with data privacy regulations.

Mode

Physical

Who Should Attend?

Individuals

Compliance, risk management, audit personnel, staff who are part of the “2nd line of defense”, Capital Market Professionals, Senior Executives and Board Members, Legal and Regulatory Affairs Professionals, Data Privacy Officers, IT and Cybersecurity Professionals, Internal Investigators and Fraud Detection Teams, Frontline Staff

Organisation

Financial Institutions (banks, investment firms, and asset management companies), Regulators (Securities Commission, central banks, and other financial regulatory bodies), Publicly Listed Companies, Private Equity and Venture Capital Firms, Law Firms and Legal Consultants, Cybersecurity Firms, Technology Companies, Accounting and Audit Firms, Insurance Companies, Regulated Market Operators (exchanges, clearinghouses, and financial infrastructure providers)

What Will You Gain?

Upon completion of this programme, participants will be able to:

  1. describe market misconduct activities as defined by the laws and regulations and its impact
  2. analyse the key factors contributing to insider trading, its legal implications and lessons learnt
  3. analyse the key factors contributing to market manipulation, its legal implications and lessons learnt
  4. analyse the key factors contributing to digital fraud and cybercrime, its legal implications and lessons learnt
  5. explain the PDPA principles and key factors contributing to data breaches, its legal implications and lessons learnt
  6. analyse the risks and measures in mitigating market manipulation and data privacy

Competencies

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  • Core – Ethics & Integrity (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Core – Corporate Governance (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Core – Risk Management (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Functional (Process) – Compliance (Proficiency Level 3)
  • Functional (Technical) – Digital Technology Application (Proficiency Level 2)
Time Session
9:00 AM Market Misconduct Unveiled: Why It Matters?

  • What is market misconduct, types of market misconduct and its legal framework
  • The key drivers of misconduct: Why does it happen?
  • Importance of market conduct and integrity for market stability and investor confidence
  • Key regulations governing market integrity in traditional and

digital markets and its expectations i.e. CMSA, Bursa’s LR, MACC Act, SC Guidelines on Conduct for Capital Market Intermediaries

Consequences of market misconduct, including civil, criminal and administrative sanctions

10:00 AM Coffee Break
10:15 AM Case Study 1: Insider Trading

  • In-depth analysis of real-world insider trading
  • How it was executed – Techniques, red flags, indicators and findings
  • The laws, enforcement process, penalties and disciplinary actions
  • Social media, big data and encrypted communication impact on insider trading detection
  • Implications, key lessons learnt and key takeaways
  • Importance of Chinese Wall and Material Non-Public Information (MNPI) management

E.g.: Axis Inc Bhd

11:15 AM Case Study 2: Market Manipulation

  • Common forms and tactics of market manipulation
  • Findings, red flags and indicators
  • How AI and Algorithms are used to perpetrate and detect manipulation
  • The laws, enforcement process, penalties and disciplinary actions
  • Implications, key lessons learnt and key takeaways
  • Effective market misconduct risk mitigation strategies

E.g.: APL Industries Bhd

12:15 PM Case Study 3: Digital Fraud and Cybercrime

  • Cases of advanced technologies exploited for fraudulent activities
  • How cybercriminal frauds and crimes executed
  • Fraud and manipulation within digital asset space
  • The laws, enforcement process, penalties and disciplinary actions
  • Implications, key lessons learnt and key takeaways
  • Cyber proofing the organisation ecosystem

E.g.: WannaCry Ransomware Attack

1:00 PM Lunch
2:00 PM The Role of Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) and Data Privacy in Capital Market

  • Key principles of PDPA and its relevance to capital market professionals
  • Key compliance requirements and penalties for non-compliance

Case Study 4: Data Breach and Its Consequences

  • Real-world examples of data breaches in the financial sector
  • Analysing the impact on organizations and stakeholders
  • Best practices for protecting client and customer data

E.g.: Touch ‘n Go Digital

3:30 PM Coffee Break
3:45 PM Risk and Mitigation Measures in Market Manipulation and Data Privacy

  • Application of advanced technologies in mitigating the risks in detecting market manipulation and privacy
  • The challenges in balancing protection of individual privacy while ensuring market integrity
  • The complexities of sharing personal data across jurisdictions for regulatory enforcement

Importance of corporate culture in preventing misconduct and safeguarding against data breaches

5:30 PM End of Programme
*The SIDC reserves the right to amend the programme as deemed appropriate without prior notice

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