High-speed traders gain unfair advantage with structural insider trading loophole.
The article discusses a new type of insider trading called structural insider trading, where high-speed traders gain an advantage by being physically close to stock exchanges. This allows them to access and act on market-moving information before others, giving them an unfair advantage. This type of trading challenges current laws and policies on insider trading, as it prioritizes market efficiency over investor protection. The article suggests that reforms are needed to address this issue in modern markets.