Whistleblower

Dictionary Says

Definition of 'Whistleblower'

Anyone who has and reports insider knowledge of illegal activities occurring in an organization. Whistleblowers can be employees, suppliers, contractors, clients or any individual who somehow becomes aware of illegal activities taking place in a business either through witnessing the behavior or being told about it. Whistleblowers are protected from retaliation under various programs created by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Whistleblower'

Different organizations are interested in different sets of illegal activities reported by whistleblowers. While OSHA is more interested in the environmental and safety breaches, the SEC is interested in securities law violations. Organizations such as these offer awards for some information provided by whistleblowers and often allow for online submissions of information as well as anonymity.

Sign Up For Term of the Day!

Try Our Stock Simulator!

Test your trading skills!

Related Definitions

  1. Insider Information

    A non-public ...
  2. Insider Trading

    The buying or ...
  3. Perp Walk

    A slang term ...
  4. Insider Trading Sanctions Act Of 1984

    Legislation that ...
  5. Securities And Exchange Commission - SEC

    A government ...
  6. Insider

    A director or ...
  7. Smart Money

    Cash invested or ...
  8. Zombie Titles

    A right to ...
  9. Sunshine Laws

    Regulations ...
  10. Budget Control Act - BCA

    A federal statue ...

Articles Of Interest

  1. The Biggest Stock Scams Of All Time

    Where there is money, there are swindlers. Protect yourself by learning how investors have been betrayed in the past.
  2. Defining Illegal Insider Trading

    The better you understand why insider trading can be criminal, the better you'll understand how the market works.
  3. How To Report A Tax Cheat

    If you report a tax evader to the IRS, you could be eligible for a reward.
  4. Active Investment Management Misses The Mark

    Active investment management offers little advantage in the secondary capital markets.
  5. Understanding Order Execution

    Find out the various ways in which a broker can fill an order, which can affect costs.
  6. SEC Filings: Forms You Need To Know

    The forms companies are required to file provide a clear view of their histories and progress.
  7. The Currency Market Information Edge

    Unique features of the forex market may allow larger players to get a jump on smaller ones.
  8. The Flow Of Company Information

    Learn how to gather all the pieces before you start to put together your puzzle.
  9. Why Late Trading Is Illegal

    Institutional investors got a sweet deal that soured retail investors' mutual fund returns.
  10. On The Record: Communications With The Public

    NASD Rule 2211 can make or break your career as a registered principal.

comments powered by Disqus
Recommended
Loading, please wait...
Trading Center