The Fundamental Principles Of Financial Regulation

Analytical background -- Nature of systemic risk -- Who should be regulated (by whom) -- Counter-cyclical regulation -- Regulation of liquidity and maturity mismatches -- Other regulatory issues -- The structure of regulation -- Conclusions -- Appendix : the boundary problem in financial regulation -- Discussion and roundtables.

The financial crisis of 2007-9 revealed serious failings in the regulation of financial institutions and markets, and prompted a fundamental reconsideration of the design of financial regulation. As the financial system has become ever-more complex and interconnected, the pace of evolution continues to accelerate. It is now clear that regulation must focus on the financial system as a whole, but this poses significant challenges for regulators. Principles of Financial Regulation describes how to address those challenges. Examining the subject from a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective, Principles of Financial Regulation considers the underlying policies and the objectives of regulation by drawing on economics, finance, and law methodologies. The volume examines regulation in a purposive and dynamic way by framing the book in terms of what the financial system does, rather than what financial regulation is. By analysing specific regulatory measures, the book provides readers to the opportunity to assess regulatory choices on specific policy issues and encourages critical reflection on the design of regulation.

The financial crisis of 2007-9 revealed serious failings in the regulation of financial institutions and markets, and prompted a fundamental reconsideration of the design of financial regulation. It is now clear that regulation must focus on the financial system as a whole, but this poses significant challenges for regulators. This volume describes how to address those challenges. Examining the subject from a holistic and multidisciplinary perspective, it considers the underlying policies and the objectives of regulation by drawing on economics, finance and law methodologies.

Staff Discussion Notes showcase the latest policy-related analysis and research being developed by individual IMF staff and are published to elicit comment and to further debate. These papers are generally brief and written in nontechnical language, and so are aimed at a broad audience interested in economic policy issues. This Web-only series replaced Staff Position Notes in January 2011.

This single portable volume, written by a leading figure in the field, takes a thematic approach to the subject matter; provides expert analysis, and succinctly identifies regulatory principles. UK regulation is a topic deserving attention from special regulatory lawers, as well as financial practitioners and general company and commercial lawyers. This text will provide practitioners with a clear understanding of the regulatory aspects of their particular specialism.

Leverage, financial regulation, macro-prudential regulation, Basel II, counter-cyclical capital charges, bankers pay.

This third edition of the Principles of Banking Law provides an authoritative treatment of both domestic and international banking law. This edition contains expanded coverage of developments in other comparable jurisdictions, internet banking services and money laundering.