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Re:Unusual Stock Trading by Whales in US Congress by Avalaxy on Thursday April 15, 2021 @04:25PM (#26825685)
Would it really help? You can't restrict their complete social circles as well. All it takes is 1 willing friend who will happily accept your stock tips ahead of large announcements and who's willing to give you a share of the profits in return.
Re:Unusual Stock Trading by Whales in US Congress by wpietri on Friday April 16, 2021 @12:17PM (#26835784)
In practice, I agree we need more. In particular, I think requiring that their finances be completely transparent the rest of their lives would be a huge step forward.
Re:Unusual Stock Trading by Whales in US Congress by alkonaut on Thursday April 15, 2021 @05:41PM (#26826484)
That’s true for all insider trading yet we at least attempt to limit that.