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Financial Markets and Exchanges Law

Financial Markets and Exchanges Law

Author: Michael Blair; George Walker
Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780199285808
Published In: February 2007
Format: Hardback , 680 pages
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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First text solely focused on the regulation of markets and exchanges
Includes a chapter on Islamic Finance
Clear guidance on UK, EU and International systems
Coverage of key financial market developments such as electronic exchanges
Detailed assessment of the developing law including the impact of MiFID
Written by a team of expert practitioners and key individuals from the FSA

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.

Readership: Solicitors and barristers advising on financial services and regulation, in private practice, banks and insurance houses.

Michael Blair & George Walker: Introduction

PART I: FINANCIAL MARKETS

1: George Walker: Financial Markets and Exchanges

PART II: FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS

2: Bob Penn: Recognised Investment Exchanges (RIEs) and Recognised Clearing Houses (RCHs)

3: Bob Penn: Alternative Trading Systems (ATSs)

PART III: UK MARKETS AND CLEARING SYSTEMS

4: Tom Mackay: London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (AIM) and Regulation of the Main Market

5: Emma Vick: Virt-x and other Electronic UK Equity Markets

6: Ed Murray: UK Financial Derivatives and Commodities Markets

7: Madeleine Yates: UK Settlement

PART IV: UK MONEY MARKETS AND PAYMENT SYSTEMS

8: Joanna Gray: London Money Markets: Legal and Regulatory Framework

9: Laura John: UK Payment Systems

PART V: EUROPEAN SECURITIES MARKETS AND CLEARING SYSTEMS

10: Michael Blair & Nigel Phipps: Regulation of European Markets and Exchanges

11: Guy Sears: Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID)

12: David Toube: European E-commerce and E-money

PART VI: INTERNATIONAL SECURITIES MARKETS AND CLEARING SYSTEMS

13: John Sloan & Gerard Fitzpatrick: The Structure of International Markets Regulation

14: Madeleine Yates: International Settlement

15: Amr Marar & Wong Sau-Ngan (Roger Wedderburn-Day, Salim Nathoo & Sahar Kianfar as Consultant Editors): Islamic Securities Exchanges: Principles and International Developments

Edited by Michael Blair QC, Barrister, 3 Verulam Buildings, and Professor George Walker, Professor in International Financial law at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary, University of London

Contributors:

George Walker, Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, London

Michael Blair, 3 Verulam Buildings, London

Bob Penn, Allen & Overy LLP, London

Laura John, 3 Verulam Buildings, London

Tom Mackay, Curtis Mallet-Prevost Colt & Mosle LLP, London

Emma Vick, Virt-x, London

Joanna Gray, Newcastle Law School, Newcastle

Ed Murray, Allen & Overy LLP, London

Madeleine Yates, Clifford Chance, London

Nigel Phipps, Moody's Investors Service Ltd, London

David Toube, Ashurst, London