This is a perfect example of why broker codes must be displayed next to all orders, it may not completely eliminate this kind of deception, but would go a long way towards it. Instos wouldnt like others knowing that it's their fake order sitting on the screen to prop up or depress a share, even if the ASX or ASIC didn't do anything about it, shareholders and traders would soon swamp their lines with complaints. The 2 orders in MAK are still there, 10 million shares at 1 cent, last sale 26 cents.
112 buyers for 22,752,739 units 63 sellers for 2,291,721 units
but in REALITY it is....
110 buyers for 2,752,739 units 63 sellers for 2,291,721 units