Capital Markets, Derivatives and the Law Evolution After Crisis

by Rechtschaffen, Alan N.; Trichet, Jean-Claude

• ISBN13: 9780199971541
• ISBN10: 0199971544
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2014-06-10
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Dramatic failures in individual markets and institutions sparked a global financial crisis that resulted in political, social, and economic unrest. In the United States, a host of legislative acts have completely reshaped the regulatory landscape.

Capital Markets, Derivatives and the Law: Evolution After Crisis investigates the impact of the financial crisis on capital markets and regulation. With an emphasis on the structure and the workings of financial instruments, it considers market evolution after the crisis and the impact of Central Bank policy. In doing so, it provides the reader with the tools to recognize vulnerabilities in capital market trading activities.

This edition serves as an essential guide to better understand the legal and business considerations of capital market participation. With useful definitions, case law examples, and expert insight into structures, regulation, and litigation strategies, Capital Markets, Derivatives and the Law: Evolution After Crisis offers readers invaluable tools to make prudent, well-informed decisions.

Author Biography

Alan N. Rechtschaffen is a senior member of the Rechtschaffen Group, a top tier global financial institution. He has over 20 years of experience participating in capital markets and advising governments, corporations, and individuals. As an adjunct Professor at New York University School of Law, he teaches the course he created-Financial Instruments and the Capital Markets. At Fordham University School of Law, he created and taught courses on Capital Markets, Financial Instruments, Derivatives, Risk Management, and Corporate Governance. Alan Rechtschaffen leads central bankers and international regulators in policy discussions at the NYU Global Economic Policy Forum, which he also created and co-chairs. He has held several public offices, served as a regulator, and counsels high-level government officials.