Prosecutors representing the Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced criminal charges against 13 individuals for engaging in insider trading. According to the SEC’s director of enforcement, a trading ring acting on inside information “compromises the markets’ integrity and investors’ trust.” Explain why.

Prosecutors representing the Securities and Exchange Commission recently announced criminal charges against 13 individuals for engaging in insider trading. According to the SEC’s director of enforcement, a trading ring acting on inside information “compromises the markets’ integrity and investors’ trust.” Explain why.

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