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Identical coursesAims
The aim of this course is to introduce students into the macro-structures of EU financial law in a global context. The course will explain the function of the financial markets in terms of money and credit supply, and the role of financial law in terms of risk mitigation and maintaining long term market stability.
Is included in these courses of study
- Master of Law (double degree with Zurich) (Leuven et al) 120 ects.
- Master of Laws (LL.M) (Leuven) 60 ects.
- Master of Laws (LL.M) (Leuven) (International and European Business Law Option) 60 ects.
- Master of Actuarial and Financial Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Master of Actuarial and Financial Engineering (Leuven) 120 ects.
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Economics and Business (Leuven)
- Courses for Exchange Students Faculty of Law and Criminology (Leuven)
Activities
4 ects. European Financial Regulation (B-KUL-C06B5a)
Content
The course will
(i) introduce students in the key notions and concepts of financial law;
(ii) explain the role of and relationship between the different players in the financial markets;
(iii) discuss how regulation of those actors aims at maintaining the delicate balance resulting in financial stability,
(iv) give an overview of the organisation, functioning and regulation of the different financial markets;
(v) explain the legal background of financial instruments and financial techniques;
(vi) explain the function of the central bank, financial supervisors and financial regulators within the financial system.
Course material
Background literature
PowerPoint presentation
Evaluation
Evaluation: European Financial Regulation (B-KUL-C26B5a)
Explanation
Final examination during examination period:
• Written examination with free use of legislation and case law
• Open, essay-style questions