Great discussion as always and it's my belief the word will be heard far and wide and acted upon on in regards to this manipulation taking place in our markets!
Rule F.2.05 Opposite Side of Market
No member or approved person shall, directly or indirectly, make a practice of taking the side of the market opposite to the side taken by clients.
Rule F.2.04 Conflict of Interest
(1) No member or approved person acting as an agent for a client to buy or sell securities shall be the buyer or seller for their own account or otherwise act in such manner as to create a conflict between their own interests and those of their clients or the member.
(2) No member or approved person shall engage in any activities, either in the context of or outside his employment with the member, which create or may be seen to create a conflict of their own interests and the interests of their clients or the member.
