The Hidden Market: How Dark Pools Can Facilitate Fraud

LUCKNOW—Dark pools, private trading venues where orders are executed away from public exchanges, have become a controversial aspect of the stock market. While proponents argue that dark pools increase liquidity and reduce market impact, critics raise concerns about their potential to facilitate fraud and manipulation. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been investigating the role of dark pools in market manipulation, highlighting the need for greater transparency and oversight.The lack of transparency in dark pools makes it difficult to monitor trading activity and detect suspicious patterns. This lack of visibility can create opportunities for insider trading, front-running, and other forms of market manipulation.Regulatory bodies are working to improve transparency in dark...