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 – 2016.Type of delivery of the course
Frontal lessons and training exercises In the case of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. In particular, the following methods will apply: online frontal lessons and online oral exams.Type of evaluation
Oral exam; the student must demonstrate a basic knowledge of all parts of the program, with the use of appropriate technical language; the maximum mark is equivalent to an excellent command of the subjects, very correct use of language, excellent analytical ability and resolution of legal problems. In the case of an extension of the health emergency from COVID-19, all the provisions that regulate the methods of carrying out the teaching activities and student assessment will be implemented. In particular, the following methods will apply: online frontal lessons and oral online exams.