The course aims at introducing students to the European regulation of the financial sector. The first part of the course intends to provide students with an understanding of the functions of the financial system and institutions through which these functions are performed; an understanding of the core principles and objectives which govern financial regulation; an understanding of the regulatory goals such as the safety and soundness of financial institutions, the investor protection, and the promotion of financial stability.
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Programme
Basic knowledge of EU financial law using relevant legal texts and European Court of Justice decisions.Core Documentation
John Armour, Dan Awrey, Paul Davies, Luca Enriques, Jeffrey N. Gordon, Colin Mayer, and Jennifer Payne, Principles of Financial Regulation, First edition – Oxford University Press – 2016Type of delivery of the course
Frontal lessons and training exercises on case law of the Court of Justice.Type of evaluation
Oral exam. The minimum mark is 18/30; the student must demonstrate a basic knowledge of all parts of the program, with the use of appropriate technical language; the maximum mark of 30/30 cum laude is equivalent to an excellent command of the subjects and very correct use of language.