Capital markets, derivatives, and the law : evolution after crisis
Rechtschaffen, Alan NAuthor
Trichet, Jean-Claude,contributor.
In today's financial world overwhelmed by capital market upheaval, it is important to understand the intricacies of new regulation, and individuals must have a strong foundation in how capital markets function, as well as how financial instruments and derivatives work. This book provides readers with the foundation necessary to make informed, well-reasoned decisions about capital market participation, derivative utilization, and adherence to existing and future regulations.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In today's financial world overwhelmed by capital market upheaval, it is important to understand the intricacies of new regulation, and individuals must have a strong foundation in how capital markets function, as well as how financial instruments and derivatives work. This book provides readers with the foundation necessary to make informed, well-reasoned decisions about capital market participation, derivative utilization, and adherence to existing and future regulations.
Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on April 29, 2014).
The financial crisis: Sowing the seeds of new regulation -- Financial instruments and the capital markets -- Using financial instruments -- Understanding interest rates and the economy -- Asset valuation -- United States treasury securities -- Debt securities -- Derivatives -- Types of swaps -- Options -- Regulation of swaps -- Securities regulation -- Suitability -- The history of the CFTC -- Fiduciary obligation to manage risk -- Litigation issues -- Synthesis and conclusion.
Financial instruments
Derivative securities
Capital market
Securities industry
Global Financial Crisis, 2008-2009
Law - U.S.
Law, Politics & Government
Law - U.S. - General