Search Results

LAW 514S Banking and Finance Law and Regulation 3.0 Credits

A significant sector of the legal profession provides advice to the banking industry, to government regulators, and, of course, to individuals, corporations and other institutions in connection with banking transactions. This course will provide an introduction to the regulatory environment of the banking industry and the roles of bank regulators and central banks. Attention will be given to systematic risk and the response to that risk by way of prudential regulation, including capital and liquidity requirements. The financial crisis of 2007-8 and previous regulatory failures will be examined as will the legislative steps taken by governments to reduce risks of bank failure.

College/Department: Thomas R. Kline School of Law
Repeat Status: Not repeatable for credit