Securities Law Handbook

Numerous changes, large and small, in securities laws and regulations in many jurisdictions necessitate periodic new editions of this unique and much-relied-upon source of information for global investors. In this fourth edition, the goal is again to provide a comprehensive, reliable and up-to-date guide to the relevant issues encountered in the issue and offering of cross-border securities in the most significant financial markets. Since its first edition, the ‘International Securities Law Handbook’ has answered the need for a user-friendly source of information covering the most significant jurisdictions. Now fully updated and with first-time contributions from Chile, Colombia, Italy, Poland, Russia and Thailand, this invaluable reference presents the key elements of securities law and regulations in 39 jurisdictions. Country chapters, each written by a local expert in securities law, appear alphabetically. Each jurisdiction is presented in a consistent format, covering the topics most relevant to overseas investors and their advisers, so that information on specific issues can be easily found and compared from country to country.

This fascinating Handbook provides a clear explanation of the securities market regulation regime in the United States. A diverse set of contributors offer a comprehensive overview of the regulatory process, Dodd-Frank, the principal securities statute