Insider Trading

Ensure your staff are fully aware of the prohibitions against insider trading and their responsibility to act fairly, upholding the integrity and economic efficiency of the market.

Course Details

Regulation/Law

Australia: Corporations Act 2001 and more

Ideal for

All employees, contractors, and volunteers

Region

Australia, New Zealand

Course Format

Structured Learning and Accelerated Learning options

Duration

Depending on format, between 20 - 40 minutes

Legislation prohibits insider trading to ensure that individuals with access to non-public information handle it responsibly and do not exploit it for personal gain.

Understanding what constitutes inside information and the legal restrictions surrounding its use is crucial for any employee working at a publicly listed company. Violations of insider trading laws carry severe penalties, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment.

Course Overview

About this online course

Our Insider Trading course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding insider trading, focusing on the importance of acting fairly and maintaining market integrity. The course covers key concepts, including what constitutes insider trading, the legal obligations of individuals, and the serious consequences of violations. Through scenarios and practical guidance, this course equips employees with the knowledge to recognise and avoid activities that could be seen as insider trading, ensuring compliance and protecting both the individual and the organisation from legal risks.

Ideal for workplaces that are

If you’re a manager looking to train a group within your organisation, external suppliers or all staff, please fill in our enquiry form and let us know the size of your organisation. Our compliance experts will assist you.

Key takeaways for participants

  • Comprehensive coverage of insider trading laws and prohibitions
  • Engaging and interactive animated modules for an optimal user experience
  • Multiple course formats to suit diverse learning needs
  • Legally up-to-date content to save you time and resources
  • Rigorous end-of-module testing to ensure thorough understanding of the law

Legislation covered

Australia: Corporations Act 2001

New Zealand: Financial Markets Conduct Act 2013

Key modules

  • What is insider trading?
  • Who is an insider?
  • What is inside information?
  • Definition of financial products
  • Insider trading prohibitions
  • The role of the regulators
  • Exceptions and defences
  • Managing insider trading

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • understand what comprises insider trading;
  • know the three prohibitions against insider trading;
  • understand the exceptions and defences to insider trading; and
  • know the regulators and their roles.

Duration and Format

Structured Learning

Ideal for first-time learners or those with little prior knowledge, covering the entire topic in 30-40 minutes. 

Accelerated Learning

Allows learners who understand the topic to proceed quickly through the course in 20-30 minutes.

MicroLearns

Short modules for time-poor learners, with each module lasting 5-10 minutes.

ShortBurst

Quick summaries of specific compliance areas, available in office-based and field-based formats, each lasting 5 minutes.

Delivery and Setup

SCORM

Our client services team can deliver our courses via SCORM file if you have a Learning Management System (LMS).

Compliance Platform

Alternatively, you can use our Compliance Platform to house any training material, track policy acceptance, administer surveys, and audits—all in one place. We can get you up and running within a few weeks. 

Related courses

Increase your compliance by bundling our related courses. This ensures you cover multiple topics and legislations for a holistic approach.

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Why Choose Safetrac’s Compliance Courses 

Versatile Course Formats

Options include comprehensive compliance courses and short, bite-sized modules to meet diverse training needs. 

Engaging and Customisable Content

Our courses feature a variety of engaging and animated content, from videos to interactive modules, all of which can be customised based on your branding or designed with specific scenarios tailored to your business. 

Legally Up-to-Date

All content is regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation, ensuring your training remains compliant. 

Flexible Delivery Options

Available via SCORM or our Compliance Platform, with regular updates provided whenever legal changes occur. 

Exceptional Customer Service

Our local Client Services team ensures a smooth setup within a few weeks and offers ongoing support for all your learning and training needs.

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Renowned companies like Uber, Chubb, and David Jones rely on our compliance training solutions.

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