Biggest U.K. Insider Trading Case Wraps Up

A former Deutsche Bank broker received a four-and-a-half-year sentence for insider trading, marking one of the longest terms for such a crime. The case, involving several defendants, was part of an extensive investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) that began in 2007. The FCA's efforts have resulted in five convictions out of eight individuals charged, highlighting the complexity and challenges of prosecuting insider trading. The case underscores the FCA's growing profile in financial regulation and sends a strong message against insider trading, with the longest sentence ever given for this offense.

How many convictions has the FCA achieved since they started prosecuting insider trading?

What message does the sentencing of the individuals in this case send regarding insider trading?