unethical trading

[/ʌnˈɛθɪkəl ˈtreɪdɪŋ/]
noun
negociação antiética
1. Trading practices or activities that violate moral principles, professional codes of conduct, or market integrity regulations
The hedge fund was accused of unethical trading by manipulating stock prices before announcing major deals.
O fundo de hedge foi acusado de negociação antiética por manipular preços de ações antes de anunciar grandes transações.
2. Dishonest or deceptive market activities that harm other traders or investors while gaining unfair advantage
Unethical trading practices such as insider trading and front-running are strictly prohibited by financial regulators.
Práticas de negociação antiética como negociação com informações privilegiadas e front-running são rigorosamente proibidas pelos reguladores financeiros.
In Brazil and the USA, unethical trading is a serious concern regulated by financial authorities (CVM in Brazil, SEC in the USA). The term is widely used in compliance training, legal documents, and financial media. Violations can result in significant fines, trading bans, and criminal prosecution. The concept emphasizes the importance of market integrity and investor protection in both cultures.
NYC Slang
dirty trading / shady dealing
Synonyms / Sinônimos
dishonest tradingfraudulent tradingmarket manipulationunfair tradingimproper trading
Antonyms / Antônimos
ethical tradingfair tradinghonest dealingtransparent tradingcompliant trading

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
negociação antiética
Standard term used in financial regulations and formal contexts
São Paulo
negociação desonesta
More commonly used in business and financial sectors
Rio de Janeiro
transação irregular
Alternative term occasionally used in legal contexts
Portugal
negociação antiética / negociação desonesta
Equivalent terms used in Portuguese financial regulation

Related Words

insider tradingfront-runningmarket manipulationsecurities fraudregulatory compliancecode of conductfiduciary dutymarket integrity

Related Idioms & Phrases

playing the market
cooking the books
cutting corners
gaming the system
crossing the line
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