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An algorithmic trading firm repeatedly submits large, non-bona fide buy orders for a security well above the current national best bid to create the false impression of heavy buying interest. Immediately before these buy orders can be executed, the firm cancels them and simultaneously executes sell orders at the elevated prices. Which of the following statements correctly identifies this prohibited practice and the scope of regulatory enforcement authority?

  1. The practice is spoofing, and enforcement actions for violating anti-manipulation rules can be initiated by both the SEC and FINRA.Cevap
  2. B
    The practice is wash trading, and enforcement actions for violating anti-manipulation rules can be initiated by both the SEC and FINRA.
  3. C
    The practice is spoofing, but because FINRA is an SRO, it possesses exclusive authority to file criminal prosecution charges against the firm.
  4. D
    The practice is interpositioning, which occurs whenever a broker-dealer sells securities directly from its proprietary inventory to profit from market price moves.

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The practice is spoofing, and enforcement actions for violating anti-manipulation rules can be initiated by both the SEC and FINRA.
Entering non-bona fide orders with the intention of canceling them prior to execution to drive price movement is the definition of spoofing under market manipulation rules. Both the SEC and FINRA actively monitor, investigate, and enforce sanctions against registered firms and associated persons for engaging in spoofing activities.

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Analyze the trading behavior described in the scenario
Entering non-bona fide orders with the intention of canceling them prior to execution to artificially shift market prices constitutes spoofing.
Spoofing relies on illusory liquidity to trick market participants, distinct from wash trading which requires simultaneous buys/sells resulting in no change of beneficial ownership.
2
Evaluate the regulatory enforcement jurisdiction over prohibited market manipulation
The SEC holds federal statutory enforcement authority under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, while FINRA enforces FINRA Rule 2010 and related market conduct rules upon member firms.
Both federal regulatory agencies (SEC) and self-regulatory organizations (FINRA) exercise disciplinary oversight over market manipulation, though FINRA lacks criminal prosecution powers.

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