TY - JOUR AB - Purpose– The purpose of this study is to consider the case of Sean Pignatelli and consider surrounding commentary on the misuse of market information.Design/methodology/approach– The paper reviews the Financial Services Authority's (FSA) Final Notice and related publications.Findings– The paper finds that there may be limitations to the use of the market abuse regime and therefore the FSA may consider the greater use of Principles to “punish” those who engage in market misconduct.Originality/value– This study will be of interest to approved persons, compliance officers and regulatory lawyers. VL - 15 IS - 3 SN - 1358-1988 DO - 10.1108/13581980710762318 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/13581980710762318 AU - Burger Richard PY - 2007 Y1 - 2007/01/01 TI - A principled front in the war against market abuse T2 - Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 331 EP - 336 Y2 - 2024/09/18 ER -