Overview

A companion work to Financial Services Law, this is the first truly analytical text to deal specifically with the regulation of markets and exchanges. This has become a significant but difficult and complex area following the passage of FSMA, and this text provides a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the new statutory regime. Financial Markets and Exchanges and financial expansion it is anticipated that many aspects of financial market development will take place through electronic based platforms operated via the internet or other digital delivery services. The chapter on electronic markets and exchanges in part one will provide a sound understanding of this issue. The expert contributor team also offers detailed guidance to the core provisions set out in FSMA in relation to investment exchanges, clearing house As well as looking at these core recognition provisions, the relevant rules in the Financial Services Authority's Handbook are examined in connection with alternative trading systems (ATPSs) and platforms (ATPs). In addition the book examines the regulation of specific markets such as equity and debt, and derivatives, clearing and settlement from UK, European and International perspectives.

Full Product Details

Author:   George Walker ,  Michael Blair
Publisher:   Oxford University Press
Imprint:   Oxford University Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.10cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   1.279kg
ISBN:  

9780199285808

ISBN 10:   0199285802
Pages:   674
Publication Date:   15 March 2007
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Replaced By:   9780199601653
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us.

Table of Contents

Introduction; PART I: FINANCIAL MARKETS; 1. Financial Markets and Exchanges; PART II: FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS; 2. Recognised Investment Exchanges (RIEs) and Recognised Clearing Houses (RCHs); 3. Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs); PART III: UK MARKETS AND CLEARING SYSTEMS; 4. London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and Regulation of the Main Market; 5. Virt-x and other Electronic UK Equity Markets; 6. UK Financial Derivatives and Commodities Markets; 7. UK Settlement; PART IV: UK MONEY MARKETS AND PAYMENT SYSTEMS; 8. London Money Markets: Legal and Regulatory Framework; 9. UK Payment Systems; PART V: EUROPEAN SECURITIES MARKETS AND CLEARING SYSTEMS; 10. Regulation of European Markets and Exchanges; 11. Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID); 12. European E-commerce and E-money; PART VI: INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES MARKETS AND CLEARING SYSTEMS; 13. The Structure of International Markets Regulation; 14. International Settlement; 15. Islamic Securities Exchanges: Principles and International Developments

Reviews

Author Information

Dr. George Walker is a Reader in International Financial Law at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies at Queen Mary University of London and Acting Head of the Banking and Finance Division of CCLS. He is also a solicitor and consultant to Farrer & Co. Michael Blair QC has been in-self employed practice at the Bar since 2000 and was previously General Counsel to the Board of the Financial Services Authority 1997-2000. He has been a leader among the specialists in the field of financial services since he first joined the Securities and Investments Board as its Legal Director in 1987.

Tab Content 6

Author Website:  

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

No review item found!

Add your own review!

Countries Available

All regions