21210524-1 - Capital Markets

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Fruizione: 20110691 Capital Markets in Scienze Giuridiche in Diritto, Banca e Finanza LM/SC-GIUR Maugeri Marco

Programme

Course Description: The course provides an in-depth analysis of the legal framework governing capital markets in Europe. It covers the regulatory environment, key institutions, and significant legal instruments that shape the functioning of capital markets within the European Union. The course aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, rules, and practices that underpin European capital markets law.


Main Objectives of the Course
• To understand structures and functioning of capital markets.
• To analyze the regulatory framework governing capital markets in the EU, the sources of law and the roles of key institutions such as ESMA.
• To assimilate the basic concepts relating to capital markets.
• To explore the relevant laws and regulations such as, inter alia, the Market Abuse Regulation (MAR), the takeover law, the disclosure system (Prospectus Regulation, Transparency Directive), the law of investment services and collective investment management.
• To develop critical thinking and analytical skills in the context of European capital markets law.


Core Documentation

o N. Moloney, EU Securities and Financial Markets Regulation (4th edition, 2023), Oxford EU Law Library, or in alternative
o R. Veil (ed), European Capital Markets Law (3rd edition, 2022), Hart Publishing
In addition, supplementary materials such as legislative texts, ECJ rulings, academic articles, and policy papers will be distributed and commented on during the classes.


Attendance

In person

Type of evaluation

Students will be tested thorough a final oral exam, in presence. Active participation to class discussion will be taken into account for grade purposes.