Sanctions imposed in specific cases should be determined taking into account where appropriate factors such as the disgorgement of any identified financial benefit, the gravity and duration of the infringement, any aggravating or mitigating factors, the need for fines to have a deterrent effect and, where appropriate, include a discount for cooperation with the competent authority.
Les informateurs peuvent porter de nouvelles informations à l’attention des autorités compétentes qui les aident à détecter et à infliger des sanctions pour les opérations d’initiés et les manipulations de marché.