Description
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: Positivity and Preparation 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: Positivity and Preparation offers readers invaluable tools to make prudent, well-informed decisions.
Table of Contents
ForewordPrefaceAcknowledgmentsIntroductionChapter 1: The financial crisis: sowing the seeds of new regulationChapter 2: Financial instruments in the capital marketsChapter 3: Using financial instrumentsChapter 4: Securities regulationChapter 5: Understanding interest rates and the economyChapter 6: Asset valuationChapter 7: United states treasury securitiesChapter 8: Debt securitiesChapter 9: DerivativesChapter 10: Types of swapsChapter 11: Regulation of swapsChapter 12: Fiduciary obligation to manage riskChapter 13: The History and Powers of the CFTCChapter 14: Litigation issuesChapter 15: SuitabilityChapter 16: OptionsChapter 17: Synthesis and ConclusionChapter 18: Fiduciary Obligation to Manage RiskChapter 19: Litigation IssuesChapter 20: Synthesis and ConclusionAppendixIndex
