(2)An integrated and efficient financial market requires market integrity. The smooth functioning of securities markets and public confidence in markets are prerequisites for economic growth and wealth. Market abuse harms the integrity of financial markets and public confidence in securities and derivatives.
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New version applies from 21/03/2008 — introduced by Directive 2008/26/EC.
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Later versions: 04/01/2011, 03/07/2016.
Recital 2 changes in this version: compare with the current text.