Regulation of International Finance

Part of the Law and Practice of International Finance series, this essential reference provides an in-depth analysis of the substantive areas affecting the regulation of international finance, from authorisation of banks and investment firms to capital adequacy. This volume: - Sets the scene with a clear examination of the history, principles and policies of financial regulation - Contains a large number of snapshot surveys of regulatory regimes, arranged by country so you can gain an overview of the relevant legislation - Reviews the regulation of banks, investment firms, broker dealers, investment managers and advisers - Covers the regulation of exchanges - Deals with the conduct of business by financial firms, including conflicts of interest and client assets - Includes coverage of the regulation of prospectuses, prospectus liability and due diligence - Surveys collective investment schemes and hedge funds so you know what to do in these developing areas - Deals with market manipulation, insider dealing and other market abuse so you can help your clients avoid, detect and resolve issues in these areas - Surveys financial supervision and capital adequacy giving you an overview of how these work and are assessed - Provides commentaries on relevant documentation so you'll be able to draft the documents you need with ease See more