Reporting suspected manipulation12 Sep 2025 23:48
To report market manipulation involving an AIM-listed company, you must submit a complaint to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's financial regulator. You can also notify AIM Regulation, which oversees AIM companies, but the FCA is the primary enforcement authority for market abuse.
How to report to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
The FCA encourages individuals to use its dedicated webform to report suspected market abuse, including manipulation.
Information to include;
To help the FCA with its assessment, provide as much specific information as possible:
The financial instrument: The name of the AIM company and its shares involved in the suspected manipulation.
Identity of those involved: The names of any people or companies that you believe are involved.
Dates and times: Specific dates and times of the transactions or other activity you believe constitutes market abuse.
Reasoning for your belief: An explanation of why you think market abuse has occurred.
Supporting documents: Attach any relevant evidence you have, such as screenshots of trading, emails, or other documents.
Reporting methods
Online webform: Use the FCA's market abuse reporting webform.
Phone: Call the FCA for free at 0800 111 6768 to provide the details.
How to report to AIM Regulation
The FCA works with AIM Regulation, the London Stock Exchange's team that enforces the AIM Rules for Companies. You can submit your complaint to them, and they may collaborate with the FCA on the matter.
Email: Contact the AIM Regulation team at aimregulation@lseg.com.
No harm in voicing our concerns to the authorities.
GLA