R v Rifat (2015)

Mark Ellison QC represented the FCA at the sentencing hearing of ex Moore’s Capital trader Julian Rifat.

Julian Rifat, a former high profile hedge fund manager “was the face of Moore Capital” Mark today told Southwark Crown Court at the sentencing hearing of the city trader who was convicted of insider trading.   The offences were uncovered by the FCA during its long running investigation Operation Tabernula.

Rifat was fined $147,000, ordered to pay £159,000 costs and sentenced to 19 months imprisonment by Judge Alistair McCreath.

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