1. Misuse of information: This behaviour is based on information that is not publicly available; if it were made public, it would influence an investor’s decision. Misuse of information may include the inappropriate disclosure of inside information.
  2. Market manipulation: Market manipulation describes several actions and/or behaviours that lead to the misleading of the market participants, including investors and the public, over the price, liquidity or value of a financial instrument. This includes behaviours that distort the market with incorrect information occurring via certain practices.