Greater disclosure of contracts for difference necessary to protect investors

Contracts for difference allow an investor to build up a significant holding without disclosing it, which means other shareholders might not be aware of activity which could influence the share price

The UK stock market has a market leading reputation around the world for being a transparent and efficient market which protects investors' interests. The UK has always prioritised the dissemination of relevant and appropriate information to the wider market so that all investors, whether they are advisers and their clients, or large institutional investors, have access to the same information and can act accordingly. As the market evolves with the development of new derivative products it is important that these high standards are not diluted and that confidence is maintained. The Associa...