Financial Regulation
Basel I/II/III/IV, Dodd-Frank, MiFID II, Volcker, capital requirements, liquidity ratios and the post-2008 regulatory architecture.
advanced · 5h 00 · 27 lessons
Course content
Introduction to Financial Regulation
Understanding the fundamental reasons and goals behind financial regulation.
Capital Requirements: An Introduction
Exploring the foundational concept of capital requirements in banking regulation.
Basel I: Foundations of the Capital Accord
Exploring the first international framework for bank capital regulation, Basel I.
Basel II: Enhancing Risk Management
Delving into Basel II, which introduced more sophisticated risk management and capital calculations.
Basel III: Post-Crisis Reforms
Examining Basel III, the comprehensive response to the 2008 global financial crisis.
Basel IV: Finalising Reforms
Understanding the latest, and often contentious, adjustments to the Basel framework.
Introduction to Liquidity and Funding Risk
Understanding liquidity and funding risk, crucial elements of financial stability.
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
Explaining the Basel III Liquidity Coverage Ratio and its components.
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
Explaining the Basel III Liquidity Coverage Ratio and its components.
Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR)
Explaining the Basel III Net Stable Funding Ratio for long-term funding stability.
Dodd-Frank Act: Overview
An introduction to the comprehensive U.S. financial regulatory reform, Dodd-Frank.
The Volcker Rule
Detailed exploration of the Volcker Rule's origins, provisions, and impact.
MiFID II: Market in Financial Instruments Directive
Understanding MiFID II, the cornerstone of EU financial markets regulation.
Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs)
Defining SIFIs and understanding the regulatory approach to 'too big to fail'.
Resolution Frameworks and 'Living Wills'
Exploring how regulators plan for the orderly failure of major financial institutions.
Financial Crime: AML & CTF
Understanding Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorist Financing (CTF) regulations.
Consumer Protection in Finance
Examining regulations designed to protect individual consumers in financial markets.
Shadow Banking and Non-Bank Financial Intermediation
Exploring the growth and regulatory challenges of shadow banking.
Macroprudential Policy
Understanding macroprudential policy and its role in managing systemic risk.
Regulatory Arbitrage and Unintended Consequences
Understanding how financial firms circumvent regulation and the resultant issues.
Cross-Border Regulatory Cooperation
Understanding the importance and challenges of international financial regulation.
Financial Technology and Regulation: RegTech & SupTech
Exploring the intersection of financial technology and regulatory compliance.
Ethics and Conduct Regulation
Understanding the importance of ethical conduct and its regulation in finance.
Global Systemic Risk and Interconnectedness
Understanding how risks propagate through the global financial system.
Regulation of Financial Market Infrastructures
Understanding the regulation of critical systems like clearing houses and payment systems.
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in Regulation
Understanding the emerging role of ESG factors in financial regulation.
The Future of Financial Regulation
Looking ahead at emerging trends and challenges in financial regulation.