Wall Street’s largest banks are moving to restrict employee access to prediction markets as regulatory scrutiny intensifies. Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley have recently updated their employee codes of conduct to prohibit staff from participating in certain prediction market wagers, according to multiple reports. The restrictions come as these platforms have surged in popularity for forecasting everything from election outcomes to economic data releases. Banks are concerned about potential conflicts of interest, insider trading risks, and regulatory exposure as the CFTC continues examining whether these platforms comply with existing derivatives regulations. The crackdown affects thousands of banking professionals who may have been using platforms like Kalshi or Polymarket to place bets on market-moving events. The timing is notable as prediction markets have gained mainstream legitimacy following accurate forecasts during recent election cycles, yet financial institutions appear to be taking a cautious stance amid unclear regulatory frameworks.
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Traders should expect increased compliance scrutiny around alternative data sources and off-exchange risk-taking activities as regulators tighten oversight of prediction market platforms.
Source: Finextra