Rule 5.12.1 prohibits false trading and market rigging. This trading misconduct involves an intentional interference with the free forces of supply and demand, such that a distortive effect is created vis-à-vis the market for, or the price of, the security or futures contract traded. This distortive effect occurs as a result of any trading strategy or practice that may be employed in order to artificially manage the market for, or the price of, the security or futures contract concerned.

Added on 3 June 20193 June 2019.