This book covers the essential principles of the regulation of international finance. The regulatory regimes of the UK, US and EU are considered in detail, alongside surveys of the regimes in 200 jurisdictions worldwide. The author sets out a comprehensive analysis of the history, development, principles and policies of financial regulation.

Analysing the emerging international legal framework governing financial institutions and markets, including monetary policies and monetary regulation, this book addresses the cross border issues that arise within this area. It highlights the lack of formal international law present, and shows how this contributed to the global financial crisis.

International financial relations have become increasingly important for the development of global and national economies. At present these relations are primarily governed by market forces, with little regulatory interference at the international level. In the light of numerous financial crises, this abstinence must be seriously questioned. Starting with an analysis of the regulatory problems at the international level, with only minimal powers entrusted to international organisations, this book develops various possibilities for reform. On the basis of an historical analysis, the book first adopts a comparative approach to national attempts to regulate international financial markets, then outlines the potential of relevant institutions and finally develops a policy perspective. It seeks to provide a framework for analysing options for the regulation of international financial markets from a public international law and comparative law perspective.

Analyses governance structures for international finance, evaluates current regulatory reforms and proposes a new governance system for global financial markets.

..".an impressive book...the style is straightforward...graduates studying international law or corporate finance should find much stimulating and thought provoking material here...an important reference work for students of the subject."Ã?Â?Ã?Â?--Cambridge Law JournalÃ?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?Ã?Â?This student edition of Ravi Tennekoon's highly acclaimed text provides a straightforward and accessible reference work for LLM graduate students and those studying international and corporate finances. An undisputed authoritative text on the law governing money market activity, this book covers in depth the legal aspects of the principal financial and loan instruments of international finance -- in particular syndicated loans and eurobonds, along with the euro commercial paper market. Analysis of each transaction is divided into three sections: first, the book examines the financial structure and nature of a specific transaction along with the procedures required to set up the transaction; secondly, the legal framework used to operate the transaction is examined; and thirdly, the regulatory aspects of the transaction are clearly explained. With the major issues plainly illustrated by relevent case law and supported by an extensive table of cases and both UK and US statutes, this unique student text provides a blend of both the practical and theoretical aspects of its subject ensuring the student gains a valuable insight into a complex area of the law.

Taking stock of the 2008 global financial crisis, this book provides 'outside the box' solutions for reforming international financial regulation.