Financial Law Regulation and Governance (918M3)
International Financial Law Regulation and Governance
Module 918M3
Module details for 2022/23.
30 credits
FHEQ Level 7 (Masters)
Module Outline
The module considers the legal and regulatory framework governing the financial & securities markets. With US, UK and EU law the primary focus, the module also looks at civil law systems, in particular, when cross-border issues arise and where corporate assets and liabilities are located in multiple jurisdictions. The module examines legal structures of cutting edge transactions as well as the underlying policy objectives that shape the financial law and regulation. In the post-financial crisis legal environment, the most challenging issues are identified and explored, with a particular regard to the recent trend of public & private law enforcement. Specifically, the module addresses financial accounting, disclosure, corporate finance, securities litigation, mergers and acquisitions (M&As), corporate criminal liability and cross-border insolvency in the global financial markets. The theory of fraud-on-the-market will also be highlighted along with the recent landmark cases by the US Supreme Court.
Module learning outcomes
Demonstrate a critical and in-depth knowledge of financial law, regulation and governance both from a
theoretical and practical standpoint
Critically evaluate the vital theoretical issues, legislation, case law and principles which govern financial law and their interaction with global financial markets
Critically assess new developments in financial law and the role that private and public law play in the
operation of the financial markets and the financial system
Develop a systematic and conceptual understanding of the nature and techniques of judicial practice in
financial and securities litigation
Develop an increasingly complex understanding of the changing landscape of financial markets and financial regulation
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Essay (5000 words) | Semester 1 Assessment Week 2 Thu 16:00 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 11111011111 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111011111 |
How to read the week pattern
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