A Practitioner's Guide to The FSA Regulation of Investment Banking

Since "A Practitioner's Guide to The FSA Regulation of Investment Banking" was first published in 2002, the regulatory environment in which investment banks operate has continued to undergo significant change. This new edition has been particularly revised in light of the implementation of the Prospectus Directive and also the advent of the new Market Abuse Directive regime. The implementation of these directives, along with significant developments in the UK market, has resulted in significant changes to the Code of Market Conduct, the Listing and Disclosure Rules, the Conduct of Business rules and the Financial Services and Markets Act itself. These changes are now covered in depth. There have also been significant changes in the US securities regime, which are relevant to European investment banks doing international business - these are also covered. A new chapter on hedge funds reflects the growth of the hedge fund market and its increasing importance within corporate finance.
"A Practitioner's Guide to The FSA Regulation of Investment Banking" is intended as a guide to the changes affecting corporate finance regulation generally but with an emphasis on the investment banking sector. It is written by a team of leading practitioners, and will provide practical insight into the implications of the regulatory environment for a wide range of corporate finance activities. It will be required reading for lawyers, accountants, in-house lawyers and corporate finance personnel as well as those concerned with investor relations.